Episode Synopsis "Episode #8. Riga: a very green modern city and no less magnificent architecture with Ieva Lasmane"

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is Riga, a very green modern city with no less magnificent architecture. Ieva Lasmane - a head of tourism in 'Live Riga' - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:15 - A brief introduction by acquaintance Ieva and her experience in 'Live Riga' 2:17 - Shortly about tourism in Riga during the time of the pandemic 3:33 - How Riga's tourism adapt to the pandemic 4:49 - Riga's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, sustainability, green tourism 6:32 - Reflections about is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 7:24 - How does the city take any actions to be ready for a new pandemic outbreak because of the Delta strain and minimize losses for the tourism sector 9:11 - About places in Riga where tourists could immerse themselves in remembrances from the Soviet occupation era? 10:20 - What are the 'five quirks' of Riga 12:37 - The top tourist locations in Riga, if to separate from the 'five quirks' 14:05 - A favorite location of Ieva in Latvia 14:50 - If she had to choose one location for the best illustrating of Riga 15:32 - Ieva's favorite meal 16:23 - Why does she love Latvia the most… 17:05 - ...and Riga Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

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• Episode #20. Wroclaw: the meeting place.
• Episode #19. Ljubljana: the city of dragons and cultural activities
• Episode #18. Skopje: the city of positive energy
• Episode #17. Tirana: city of youth and historical heritage
• Episode #16. Belgrade: city crystallizing beauty through the centuries
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• Episode #14. Azerbaijan: all kinds of experiences in one country with Vafa Safarli
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• Episode #12. Kosice: a city with youthful and international vibe with Veronika Holečková
• Episode #11. Lviv: a hidden gem with creative people in the heart of Ukraine with Vitaliy Kulyk
• Episode #10. Bratislava: a very secure city for every taste with Martin Volek
• Episode #9. Armenia: the country of food, nature and hospitality with Ilona Vogel
• Episode #8. Riga: a very green modern city and no less magnificent architecture with Ieva Lasmane
• Episode #7. Vilnius: a thinking out-of-the-box city with Justina Garlaite
• Episode #6. Yerevan: first Christian capital, picturesque architecture, and a home of the Armenian brandy with Gevorg Orbelyan
• Episode #5. Split: the city of culture, sport, and gastronomy with Duje Vulas
• Episode #4. Dubrovnik's tourism: achievements in sustainability, and overtourism problems with Ana Hrnic
• Episode #3. Croatia's tourism: virtual tours, and success in sustainability with Lucijana Jerkovic
• Episode #2. Odesa's tourism: changes and adaptations to new challenges with Tetiana Markova
• Episode #1. Ukrainian tourism: challenges and outlooks with Mariana Oleskiv
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