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What do expats in Latvia appreciate most about the local culture?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they appreciate the most about the local culture in Latvia. They wrote...
"Expats in Latvia appreciate the country's rich cultural heritage, which includes a variety of traditional music, art, and literature. They also enjoy the country's stunning natural beauty, with its forests, lakes, and rivers. Additionally, expats appreciate the friendly and welcoming attitude of the locals, who are always willing to help out and share their culture with newcomers. Finally, expats enjoy the vibrant nightlife and the variety of restaurants and cafes that offer a range of international cuisines," remarked another expat in Latvia.
"The Latvian culture is beautiful and interesting - as are the people. I appreciate that most Latvians work in Riga (or other city) and then immediately disappear to the woods in their other homes to be out in nature. They are fine, decent people. They sort of just keep to themselves, like most Europeans, and this can be seen by us Americans as being stand-offish or even rude," said a member in Riga, Latvia.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
