Publications
Publications of "Lauku ceļotājs"
Our publications in English: accommodation catalogue „Country Holidays”, maps and travel guides for touring Latvia by car, bike, boating or hiking offer practical information and are most useful to plan and experience your holidays in Latvia. We have inspected all sites and tested all routes which are described. See below the details about contents of each of our publications.
To order the publications please send a request to the e-mail: lauku@celotajs.lv. You can pay for the publication with credit card or bank transfer. To read regular news about our new publications, please follow this link.
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Vēsturiskais un mūsdienu dārzsRokagrāmatas nodaļas iepazīstina ar sekojošām tēmām: Vēsturisko dārzu tūrisma produkts. Nodaļā sniegta definīcija – kas ir vēsturisko dārzu tūrisma produkts. Nodaļa iepazīstina arī ar Latvijas dārzu apsekojuma rezultātiem, ko veica Dobeles Dārzkopības Institūta speciālisti, lai konstatētu situāciju Latvijas dārzos un novērtētu to potenciālu dārzu tūrismam. Dārza plānošana un ierīkošana. Nodaļā aplūkoti pamatprincipi, kas jāņem vērā, plānojot un ierīkojot jebkuru dārzu – gan vēsturisku, gan mūsdienīgu. Katru tēmas sadaļu papildina foto, ietverti arī dārzu zonēšanas plānu piemēri... more |
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"Go Rural" Product manual 2018 - Latvia/Estonia/South coast FinlandThis manual is aimed at helping you discover rural destinations in the South of Finland, Estonia and Latvia beyond traditional touristic routes. The programmes and sites in this manual are based around small-scale accommodation, open farms, local producers, living traditions and sincere people. The people here have a close relationship with their natural surroundings and annual cycle. Each season has its own specific activities like mushrooming, berry picking, collecting herbs, ice-fishing and different agricultural jobs as well as traditional and seasonal celebrations. The countries are a haven for the tourist who loves nature, respects traditions and would like to experience them and their cultures more deeply. Behind this manual there is a team of professional countryside tourism organisations and tour operators. For many years we have carried regular inspections of our accommodation and sites, have closely cooperated with national parks and nature experts, researched and developed new routes... more |
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The Routes of Latvia’s StatehoodThis tour map presents 7 Routes of Latvia’s Statehood that offer an insight into the history of establishment of Latvia as a state. The routes invite to find out about places, events and personalities that have played a significant role in the formation of the State of Latvia and the emergence of its national identity. A traveller will also learn about historical state entities that have existed in the territory earlier and have left their heritage that is part of Latvia’s culture. Included: Map of Latvia (scale 1: 550000) with the 7 Routes of Latvia’s Statehood marked and briefly described. Descriptions of 80 sites and objects related to the history of Latvia’s statehood. Descriptions of 85 open farms that have been awarded the Latvian Heritage sign. The map is available in LV/RU and EN/DE languages. ... more |
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GoRural Food and DrinksFinnish, Estonian and Latvian cuisine is based on natural products from clean en vironment. Spring and summer seasons are characterised by lighter dishes like greens, dairy products and seasonal fi sh, grilled meat, forest berries and mushrooms. Meat dishes with vegetable and grain side dishes, fermented and pickled vege- tables dominate cold seasons meals. There are three meals during the day – break- fast, dinner and supper. There could be tea or coffee breaks between them with tiny snacks. The main meal is dinner, with choice of soups, main dishes and desserts. Bread of various types is always served on the table. There are three meals during the day – break- fast, dinner and supper. There could be tea or coffee breaks between them with tiny snacks. The main meal is dinner, with choice of soups, main dishes and desserts. Bread of various types is always served on the table... more |
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Jūrtaka - Rokasgrāmata uzņēmējamŠī rokasgrāmata ir paredzēta plašam lietotāju klāstam: tūrisma uzņēmējiem, pašvaldībām un tiem tūrisma speciālistiem, nevalstiskajām organizācijām un ikvienam, kas plāno attīstīt uzņēmējdarbību vai citas iniciatīvas kājāmgājēju tūrismā. Rokasgrāmatas izveide balstīta Jūrtakas izveides procesa pieredzē, rokasgrāmatas autoru līdzšinējā profesionālajā pieredzē, kā arī to valstu informācijas avotos, kurās kājāmgājēju tūrismam ir senas tradīcijas. Jūrtaka ir pārgājienu tūrisma maršruts gar Baltijas jūras piekrasti no Latvijas dienvidrietumu robežas līdz Tallinai Igaunijā. Tā tika izveidota 2017. - 2018. gadā, procesā iesaistījās daudzi piekrastes uzņēmēji un pašvaldību pārstāvji... more |
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Heritage AgritourismAgritourism that relates to historical heritage involves open farms, interactive museums, private collections and other places where you can learn about the economic history of the countryside and the development of various agricultural sectors from antiquity to the modern day. We have learned lessons from previous generations and from immigrants from other nations. Later we went to school and looked for everything that was new, moving from a plough that was pulled by a horse and a trough with grain to be sown around our necks to mighty tractors which use global navigation systems to process fields and have screens which show how many tonnes of grain have been harvested. Still, modern farmers sometimes look into the past with respect and thanks. They still use the wooden trough in which their grandparents raised dough for bread, and they do not sell old threshing machines for scrap metal. They are happy to show these old things to others, talking about the business and farming spirit of their dynasties. The agritourism map for historical research focuses on 102 places in Latvia (Latgale... more |
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The Suiti landIn cooperation with Alsunga, Kuldiga and Ventspils municipalities we have developed route map - brochure "The Suiti land" to enable travelers to explore the unique ethnic cultural region in Latvia - the Suiti land. The Suiti cultural space has been inscribed on UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in 2009. With this brochure it is possible to get acquainted with the traditional cuisine of the region, colorful costumes, holiday traditions and other values that make this region so unique and whose traditions still permeate the everyday lives of local people. This publication is financed within the Estonia - Latvia Programme project “Development and promotion of small ethno-cultural regions as tourism destinations”... more |
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THE LIV COASTLINE IS INVITING YOU!In cooperation with Dundaga and Ventspils municipalities we have developed route map - booklet "The Liv coastline is inviting you!" to enable travelers to explore the unique ethnic cultural region in Latvia - the Liv Coastline. The Liv Coastline involves a series of shoreline villages from Ovīši to Ģipka along the shores of the Baltic Sea and the Bay of Rīga. With this brochure it is possible to get acquainted with the traditional cuisine of the region, holiday traditions and other values that make this region so unique and whose traditions still permeate the everyday lives of local people. This publication is financed within the Estonia - Latvia Programme project “Development and promotion of small ethno-cultural regions as tourism destinations”... more |
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Lettische Gerichte und GetränkeNeue Auflage der Broschüre „Lettische Gerichte und Getränke“ Aufgrund der grossen Nachfrage hat der Landestourismusverband Lettlands “Baltic Country Holidays" (Lauku celotajs) wiederholt die Broschüre „Lettische Gerichte und Getränke“ herausgegeben. In dieser überarbeiteten un aktualisierten Fassung der Publikation geht es um traditionelle lettische Gerichte und moderne Küche. Sie soll Ihnen als Inspiration dienen eine kulinarische Reise nach Lettland zu unternehmen. Auch vor Ort wird sie Ihnen während des Restaurantbesuchs beim Bestellen der kulinarischen Spezialitäten der Region eine grosse Hilfe sein. Lettland hat sehr reiche Esstraditionen, weil sich das Land am Kreuzweg Europas befindet. Über Jahrhunderte haben Völker aus Osten und Westen einen grossen Einfluss auch auf die lettische Küche ausgeübt... more |
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"Go Rural" - Practical Guide for travelers visiting south coast Finland, Estonia. LatviaWelcome to Finland, Estonia and Latvia – thre neighbouring countries in the North of Europe and Scandinavia, on the shores of the Baltic Sea. This brochure will help independent travellers plan a holiday trip in the South of Finland, Estonia and Latvia beyond traditional touristic routes and to discover the real countryside. Finns, Estonians and Latvians share similarities in mentality and way of life, but each country is still proud of its unique identity. All three countries are safe and easy to travel around – there is a good road and transport network, and there are many guest houses and country hotels, even in remote country areas, to welcome guests. In this brochure, you will find the key information that is necessary to plan a trip – a map of the Baltic Sea countries with airports and... more |
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"Go Rural" Rural Tourism Product manual - Latvia/Estonia/South coast FinlandThis Rural Tourism Product manual is aimed to help you discover rural destinations in South of Finland, Estonia and Latvia beyond traditional touristic routes. The tours and sites in this manual are based around small-scale accommodation, open farms, local producers, living traditions and sincere people. The people here have a close relationship with itsnature and annual cycle. Each season has its own specific activities like mushrooming, berry picking, collecting herbs, ice-fishing and different agricultural jobs as well as traditional and seasonal celebrations. The countries are a haven for the tourist who loves nature, respects traditions and would like to experience the countries and their cultures more deeply. Behind this manual there is a team of professional countryside tourism organisations and tour operators. For many years we have carried regular inspections of our accommodations and sites, have closely cooperated with national parks and nature experts, researched and... more |
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Jaņi cheese„Jāņu siers” is fresh sour-milk cheese produced from milk and curds using a traditional method of preparation unchanged for centuries. The round shape and yellow colour symbolise the sun. The cheese is eaten during the summer solstice celebrations, a Latvian festival called Jāņi. The soft, well-bound, slightly elastic and homogeneous consistency and mild flavour of ‘’Jāņu siers’’ are the result of skills developed over many years. The „Jāņu siers” cheese has been granted the entry to the EC’s Traditional Speciality Guaranteed register (TSG) of agricultural products and foodstaffs. The TSG protects 52 guaranteed traditional specialities, among them three products from Latvia. They are: sklandrausis - a carrot bun... more |
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Postcard greetings from rural LatviaWe have released a new collection of postcards with great images from rural life. The postcards tell about real rural feeling and heritage traditions that have lived through times and make part of today's life. So it's about what people still do in the countryside - go mushrooming in autumn, bake our special pīrāgi for festive table, and gather wild herb teas in the summertime. You can experience it visiting our countryside! If you want to say hello from Latvian countryside to your friends, send them a postcard! |
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The Baltic States and Southern FinlandThe people of the Baltic sea area have a close relationship with nature and its annual cycle. Each season has its own specific activities like mushrooming, berry picking, collecting herbs, ice-fishing and different agricultural jobs as well as traditional and seasonal celebrations. The countries are haven for the tourist who loves nature, respects traditions and would like to experience the countries and their cultures more deeply. Country-travelling tours and sites are based around small-scale accommodation, open farms, local producers, living traditions and sincere people. We' re always looking for local farms and producers and encourage the development of new products. We feel we can honestly call ourselves the Baltic rural exsperts in Estonia, Latvia and south Finland. Find us here: www.balticsea.countryholidays.info バルト三国とフィンランド南部 バルト海沿いの人々は自然や季節の移り変わりととても密接な関係を持っています。季節毎にキノコ狩り、ベリー摘み、ハーブ集め、穴釣り等それぞれのアクティビティがあり、多様な農作業を行ったり、伝統的な季節のお祝い事をしたりします。自然を愛し、伝統を敬い、もっと深く田園の文化を体験して知りたいと思う旅行者にとって、これらの国々は理想の地です。... more |