Experience in Riga, Latvia by Avazbek

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What is it like to live in Riga? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Unhesitatingly I would say that Riga is a spectacular city with whatever it has, i would strongly recommend it to all upcoming, i will try to underline multiple reasons, Riga has the largest number of free WiFi spots per square kilometre and per head of the population in Europe. The city has three Lattelecom free WiFi points per square kilometre. Free wireless Internet can also be accessed in most hotels, cafes and taxis. The city is very dynamic, which means that it is ideal when it comes to providing not only professional services, but also adequate infrastructure. Partying is bloody brilliant in Riga, you can spend whole night partying away and wishing hours would equal to weekends.

What is the student lifestyle like in Riga?

Riga is also far popular with its student life among the local and international youngsters, events are quite a lot to get to know the culture and art and whatever is interdependent!

How much does it cost to live in Riga?

Veritably, it depends on everyone's life style, Riga is significantly cheaper in contrast with some countries, though. In average per month 500 euros would be enough including what you have been thinking.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Riga? Is there any advice you can give?

Finding an accommodation is not that difficult in Riga, you can find it using some websites and in addition you can like some pages on Facebook so you can receive daily updated notifications with various offers and it might cost you from 100 up to 250 € around, if you share a room with your friend, that can even be cheaper. But you have got to take an advantage of dorms since they are also pretty comfortable and affordable costing 50-150 euros.

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What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Truth to be told, I do not really like all Latvian cuisines but there is restaurant called ''Lido'' and it's quarters and that one I would never mind.

What places would you recommend visiting in Riga?

The Old Town is a perfect place to go shopping. You'll be able to find small souvenir shops, art galleries.... You can also go to one of the supermarkets and buy products with brands that are both foreign and local.

Is it good to eat out in Riga? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Riga’s restaurants offer fusion cuisine in which one can taste both Latvian traditional meals and modern, original meals that offer an astonishing combination of flavours, and which take you on an exciting gastronomic journey. So i had best let you find out yourself, simply visit this guide.

Is the nightlife good in Riga? Where is good to go?

Among some European cities since I have visited most of them, Riga has the decent one, not in terms of the influx or over partying like in Amsterdam some notorious cities in Europe, you know what I mean, but in terms of chilling out like a human, pure joy, dancing the night away, live performances, so Riga has something special that you will definitely enjoy!

What advice would you give future students heading to Riga?

I am so tired of this formality, let me tell you guys something that will sound more real, plausible. Come on over once you have a chance, I am sure you would be happy that you did!

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