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!