Guestlist

Issue106

Monthly newspaper and online publication targeting 18 to 35 year olds. The ultimate guide to the hottest parties, going out and having fun. Music, fashion, film, travel, festivals, technology, comedy, and parties! London, Barcelona, Miami and Ibiza.

Issue link: https://read.uberflip.com/i/942843

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 17 of 55

18 ISSUE 106 / 2018 TRAVEL Known by some as the 'Paris of the East' due to its lavish Nouveau architecture. While not many have been there (yet), Latvia is definitely worth a visit if you want to see something different. Besides the beautiful nature that surrounds the city, there has been an ever-expanding alternative scene that has grown over the past decade. What's more, abundance of unique venues there are endless. Here are some of our favourites: Stock Pot Indian inspired, with an eccentric menu with a lot of vegan options all available for ridiculously low prices at the Stock Pot. Last time we went there, we got the chickpea soup, delicious falafels with hummus and rice with seitan, all for about 8 quid. They also have a great range of food from meat, fish, veggie, mild or hot, you'll find something you'll love. KKC KKC stands for Kaņepes Kultūras Centrs, meaning the Cannabis Cultural Centre but don't giggle, Kaņepe is the owner's surname! The bar can be found standing in what used to be one of Riga's music schools. They host everything from drum circles in their massive beer yard during the summer, to swing dance lessons, film showings, comedy nights, and a ton of live gigs. Did I mention the beer is spectacular? £2.50 and up for their alcohol selection. Midsummer Solstice Of course, it's not just food and alcohol that makes Latvia worth visiting. They also have some crazy stuff going on as well! There is a Midsummer Solstice, which will give you an excuse to stay up all night, drink, eat, and jump over bonfires, what more do you need? Jāņi is every Latvian's favourite holiday, on the 22nd and 23rd of June, they celebrate the shortest nights of the year. The festival is very pagan in essence, but if you like to dance and tradition, this one is unmissable! EXPLORE EUROPE'S HIDDEN GEM - RIGA, LATVIA Latvia, alternative, expansive, beautiful and full of nature. Who better to give a first-hand account of what to do, than someone who was born there?

Articles in this issue

view archives of Guestlist - Issue106