#witsriga

[quirkyglobetrotter]

Math has never been my strong suit. But, that’s not why I neglect quantifying my travels into miles jetted or pictures snapped. Yet, it would be silly of me, in the dawn of a new era, not to reflect on what I’ll do with the 525,600 minutes I’ve been gifted in 2020. (My inner theatre nerd is fangirling — give me a sec) 😂 Each year, we all basically construct a to-do list of all the work we need to accomplish in the New Year and disguise them as “resolutions.” Resolutions are a hot, sexy buzzword which creates this delusion that we have our shit together. In reality, I fucking don’t. But even this hot mess can appreciate all the breakthroughs I’ve finally discovered in the last 12 months. 2019 was a year of a lot of emotional work and break throughout for me. I learned how to be a solid foundation for myself, not just for others. I spoiled myself with no questions asked. I prioritized my health and carved a little oasis around me that helps keep me recharged and invigorated for whatever comes next. I said no more often. I forgave myself for pain I endured and was still harboring. I treasured my worth. 2019 gave me the ability to admire myself and find grace in being less than perfect. But I still have a lot of work left. I want to fall in love with my flaws like their poetry. I want to date myself more often (especially go to more operas.) I want to strike this perfect balance of hustling but also finding peace. I want to send more cards and handwritten notes. Like every year, I want to be incandescently happy. 💖 What are you hoping to achieve in 2020? How have you improved in 2019? . . . . . . #newyear #resolutions #liveriga #latvia #riga #wanderlust #WITSRiga #europe #travel #postcardsfromtheworld #ipulledoverforthis #getlost #cityspace #sunset #travelphotography #naturegram #solotravel #femalesolotraveler (at Riga, Latvia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6zeaA_hm4m/?igshid=o6lh5idrdjy5

[littlethingstravel]

I can finally shout it from the rooftops that WITS Europe is heading to Gdansk, Poland in 2020! I am SO excited to return for another visit and to share the culture, history, and beauty with everyone who joins the fun for #WITSGdansk. This view is from my room at the brand new Radisson Hotel & Suites, our host hotel! #VisitGdansk #WITSRiga (at Gdansk, Poland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4rzTi6JNCv/?igshid=1ftraor077lmb

[sodaunddaso]

Sveika Rīga, hello #witsriga (hier: Riga, Latvia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4m7L_fok62/?igshid=161ckymbl6yn4

[floraexplorer]

Hello from Riga!👋 Otherwise known as a city straight out of a fairytale. I've been here a few times in the past but never in autumn - and never in such gorgeous light. My tiny little Airbnb is just a stone's throw from the old Powder Tower with the green roof and it's perhaps the oddest place I've ever stayed: there's a huge saw mounted on the wall, a ladder leading to nowhere, and a wooden mechanical hand grasping a strange cord hanging from the ceiling. I guess I should've realised that a "19th century janitor's apartment" would be its very own kind of invidividual 😁 I'm actually in Latvia's capital this weekend for a travel conference called #WITSRiga where I'm speaking about how bloggers can (and should!) be working on both storytelling and SEO. I've just seen the stage I'm presenting on tomorrow morning and IT IS HUGE - so some positive thoughts would be much appreciated! And if you're attending #WITS then please come say hello - I need some friendly faces in the audience! 😂 https://ift.tt/2rsYzBI

[andreaonvacation]

Latvian National Opera- where the opera is a locals haunt (with real gold walls) and sold out every night. The backstage tour was the highlight of my day! #latviannationalopera #liveriga #wits19 #witsriga #latvia #visitriga #opera #visitlatvia #operahouse #europeanvacation #womenwhotravel #artsandscience #backstage #travel #travelblogger #instatravel #travelgram https://ift.tt/2NOS6sf

[littlethingstravel]

Vecrīga, or Old Riga 😍 #WITSRiga #LiveRiga #RigaStories (at Vecrīga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nUdnJpI7j/?igshid=hw33g5i55ro2

[littlethingstravel]

I saw some of the most beautiful sunsets right from my hotel room at @radissonblulatvija. Can’t wait to be back for #WITSRiga in November! Tickets are still on sale at witsummit.com if you haven’t gotten yours yet! #LiveRiga #RigaStories (at Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3-Awf4pg0z/?igshid=1ih70ui8h9izn

[littlethingstravel]

The food scene in Riga is a work of art 🎨 #WITSRiga #LiveRiga #RigaStories (at 3 pavāru restorāns) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3e_2pCpESc/?igshid=1b1455t9n7zwy

[littlethingstravel]

When in Riga’s city centre, Art Nouveau is all around you -- roughly one third of the buildings to be more precise! (See for yourself if you attend #WITSRiga this November!) As you walk throughout the city centre, notice the detail in the buildings and how art truly can be found all around you. To dive into Riga’s Art Nouveau history even further, visit the Riga Art Nouveau Center, housed where Latvian architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns lived until 1907. #LiveRiga #RigaStories (at Riga Art Nouveau District) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PF4qqJ12m/?igshid=12t9e29iap92w

[floraexplorer]

Stories 📚 . I've spent the last few days at the @scottishstorytellingcentre in Edinburgh, where they've been celebrating their 31st International Storytelling Festival with @edinburghfestivals. For two weeks straight, this stunning old building on the Royal Mile -- which dates back to the 1500s -- was filled with storytellers from all over the world; a group of folks who spun their tales through song, music, dance and good old-fashioned talking in front of enraptured audiences 😍 . I'll be writing about this dream of a festival soon enough on the blog, but there's a few more things to come first - because apparently this autumn is all about stories for me! I've spent today putting the finishing touches to a presentation about the importance of online storytelling for #WITSRiga next week - and I'm also racing to finish a hugely exciting project which I can hopefully make public soon. . It's strange to think back to the onset of autumn last year, when I was so scared of the future. There are so many stories unfurling themselves now that the darker skies and colder nights don't seem to be as concerning as they once were. Now it seems that I'm embracing them instead 📖💛 https://ift.tt/2NBSmL3

[littlethingstravel]

Before visiting, I had no idea how green Latvia is. Over half of the country is covered by forest! That makes it one of Europe’s greenest countries 🌲 #WITSRiga #EnjoyLatvia #LiveRiga https://ift.tt/2mCQh7S

[littlethingstravel]

I can finally shout it from the rooftops that WITS Europe is heading to Gdansk, Poland in 2020! I am SO excited to return for another visit and to share the culture, history, and beauty with everyone who joins the fun for #WITSGdansk. This view is from my room at the brand new Radisson Hotel & Suites, our host hotel! #VisitGdansk #WITSRiga https://ift.tt/2Nwsmlw

[littlethingstravel]

Vecrīga, or Old Riga 😍 #WITSRiga #LiveRiga #RigaStories https://ift.tt/36MHRgM

[littlethingstravel]

So pumped to be heading to Riga for #WITSRiga! See you soon, Latvia! #LiveRiga #RigaStories https://ift.tt/33kuQca

[littlethingstravel]

I saw some of the most beautiful sunsets right from my hotel room at @radissonblulatvija. Can’t wait to be back for #WITSRiga in November! Tickets are still on sale at witsummit.com if you haven’t gotten yours yet! #LiveRiga #RigaStories https://ift.tt/31I2OWe

[littlethingstravel]

When in Riga’s city centre, Art Nouveau is all around you -- roughly one third of the buildings to be more precise! (See for yourself if you attend #WITSRiga this November!) As you walk throughout the city centre, notice the detail in the buildings and how art truly can be found all around you. To dive into Riga’s Art Nouveau history even further, visit the Riga Art Nouveau Center, housed where Latvian architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns lived until 1907. #LiveRiga #RigaStories https://ift.tt/2ZOlWWw