Riga Christmas Market 2022
DATES: 27TH NOV TO 2ND JAN From the end of November until the beginning of January, Riga is busy with Christmas markets and celebrations....
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Jan 4, 2022
- 1 min
Blessed 2022
As each year is ushered in, it suddenly feels like the whole world gets a fresh start. New Year’s Eve and the days surrounding it have an...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Dec 19, 2021
- 2 min
Relax in Vaxholm
It's been just a few days that my family and I arrived back in Latvia from Sweden, but it seems just like yesterday to me. Today I write...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
Mama Mia, here We go Again - ABBA Musem
Before I visited Sweden and someone would have asked me, "Name me some famous people from Sweden?" I would have probably answered the...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Dec 4, 2021
- 2 min
Royal Palace & Old Town vibes
Stockholm, Sweden, is one of the world’s prettiest cities all year round. This Nordic capital rests on 14 islands in the Baltic Sea on...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Dec 4, 2021
- 2 min
Välkommen till Sverige-Welcome to Sweden
I had never been to the Scandinavian region before, but as a keen traveller, when the opportunity to explore Stockholm, Sweden arose, I...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
Sammy the Tour Guide
Namibia is an amazing country situated in the south-western part of Africa and borders South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe and...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Jun 17, 2021
- 2 min
Botanical Beauty
Today Friday, the 17th June 2021 was one of those long days. I had a day off work and slept in late until 11 am or so. Summer has just...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Jun 13, 2021
- 3 min
Strangers become Friends
A few months ago I was standing in line at McDonald's in Riga buying food and while I was waiting for my order I spotted another African...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- May 31, 2021
- 3 min
Summer Days Dreams
“By discovering nature, you discover yourself.” - Maxime Lagacé When we’re in need of a bit of inspiration & relaxation Leila and I...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- May 18, 2021
- 1 min
Artistic Scenes & Brazilian flavours
I recently had to work on a Saturday, while the weather outside was sunny and warm. With the month of May spring has slowly arrived and...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- May 3, 2021
- 1 min
Izbaudiet dzīves mirkļus Enjoy Life's Moments
In March it was a year ago that my wife Leila and I moved from sunny Greece to small green Latvia. What a year has been, I am still...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Apr 4, 2021
- 2 min
Tervete Nature Park
Easter Sunday is always family day. It is the time Christians celebrate and remember the crucification and rebirth of Jesus Christ. My...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
Afronauts - Life consists of Moments
Ever since I was bitten by the travel bug way back, I try as much as possible to head out and experience new places and meet new people....
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Jan 31, 2021
- 1 min
More Safari Park
Again I ventured out on a cold Latvian winter day. Latvia experienced one of its coldest winter and my wife and I recently headed out to...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Jan 17, 2021
- 1 min
I survived -20 Degrees
Saturday night and Sunday morning saw air temperatures reaching their lowest levels for several years in many parts of Latvia as a result...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Jan 14, 2021
- 1 min
Cold As Ice..
According to the weatherman forecast this week and next it will be mostly very cold here in Latvia. The weather is mostly dry and...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
Whats Going On?
The world has entered the year 2021 with dramatic rises in Covid 19 infections and fatality rates, requiring more severe and...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Jan 2, 2021
- 1 min
2021 Year of FUN
Today is the 2nd day of January 2021. My wife and I arrived safe into the new year, I cooked for her on year's day and since Latvia is in...
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Nessy Shimwafeni
- Dec 13, 2020
- 2 min
Hiking - Ogre Zilie Kalni Nature Park
Winter has started here in Latvia and it is the 3rd Advent which means Christmas is just around the corner. This year Christmas will be...
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