by In Latvia, where I come from, foraging is a national sport. In summer we flock to meadows and forests to pick blueberries and wild strawberries. Then in autumn, our woods provide us with a bounty of delicious mushrooms. But the real foraging season begins much earlier in the year. Soon after the snow melts […]
10 Fun Facts about Germany for Kids
by Germany, officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany, is made up of 16 states. With 82 million inhabitants, it is the most populous country in the European Union. Its location in the heart of Europe means that Germany shares borders with as many as nine countries. Learn more about the land of poets […]
10 Fun Facts about Latvia for Kids
by How much do you know about Latvia, the small country by the Baltic Sea? Learn about this fascinating little country through these 10 fun facts about Latvia and explore more through the suggested activities. The Republic of Latvia lies in the north east of Europe and is home to roughly 2 million people. Around […]
Explore Wild Nature in Latvia
by Latvia is a flat country whose highest peak is around the height of the Eiffel tower in Paris, almost half of its territory is covered with forests, there are no particularly valuable natural resources, or any world renowned natural wonders. At the first glance, the small country of Latvia by the Baltic Sea may not sound like the […]
Celebrate Winter Solstice Like a Northern European
by Have you ever heard of the winter solstice? It is the longest night and the shortest day of the year, something that was widely celebrated in many Northern European cultures before Christianity – and Christmas – arrived in the region. In fact, many traditions that we associate with Christmas, for example Christmas trees and […]