Drinking maple and birch saps is old Latvian tradition. Though maple is introduced species, Latvians have discovered that its saps taste as good as birch, and it starts earlier. Usually saps start running with the first warm days when temperatures stay above zero and stop with the first green leaves. This year maple sap has started to run as early as mid February. At Ragāres farm they collect maple saps and bottle it for own use and for visitors willing to enjoy this seasonal treat.  Saps are collected by drilling a hole in the trunk some 30-40cm from the ground and using a tube to lead the sap into a container. Maple and birch saps are renowned for their detoxicating and curative properties. People drink it fresh and also fermented.

Зима – это тоже подходящее время для проведения выходных как в городах Латвии, так и на селе, а также на лоне природы. Поэтому мы, "Lauku ceļotājs", собрали несколько идей, куда отправиться и что делать в зимние месяцы в Латвии.
Перед тем как отправиться на мероприятие, необходимо ознакомиться со временем проведения мероприятия, порядком регистрации и посещения, оплатой и др. Во многих местах (кроме базарчиков, фестивалей) необходима предварительная запись.

Желаем хорошей и активной зимы!

Обобщил: Юрис Смалинский

Authentic ethnographic experiences are guaranteed to tourists in guest houses and open farms that are awarded with the “Latvian Heritage” sign. 19 rural tourism businesses joined the “LH” sign holder community on January 11 this year, on a regular “LH” award ceremony with participation of the Latvian Minister of Culture. Today over 70 keepers of Latvian national traditions in the countryside are prepared to show things, tell stories, offer Latvian foods, teach crafts and skills, and celebrate Latvian traditional festivities with their guests.

В таблицу включены те места, где дистанционные лыжные трассы находились в прошлые зимы. Перед отправлением на конкретную трассу желательно уточнить, есть ли снег в соответствующем регионе, подготовлены и открыты ли трассы в те или иные выходные. На платных трассах необходимо уточнить цены и информацию о других услугах. Также будем рады конструктивным предложениям и уточнениям. Не надо и забывать, что кататься на лыжах можно и в других подходящих местах, проложив свою лыжню.

Хорошей лыжни!

We are ready with a new theme in our web site – Tasty Cheese Tour.
Find out about types and sorts of cheese that are produced in small facilities located in rural areas, and venture for a cheese tour to enjoy the variety of tastes and products! Farms and manufacturing facilities that prove mastery in cheese making, can talk about the process with visitors, and offer samples for tasting or buying are awarded with the title Cheese Master.

Latvian Country Tourism Association "Lauku ceļotājs" has developed a brochure "Tasty Cheese Tour" (Gardā siera ceļš). The title "Sierzinis" is awarded to farms and manufacturing facilities that prove mastery in cheese making, can talk about the process with visitors, and offer samples for tasting or buying.  The title is also awarded to rural saloons, restaurants and other venues that offer locally made cheeses on their menus.

To developing the Culinary Routes network in the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea in order to strengthen identity and the feeling of belonging together the Baltic sea Culinary Routes project partners have produced a brochure.

Foto: Z/S Vaidelotes

Tuvojoties Valentīndienai, piedāvājam jums idejas, ko dāvāt saviem mīļotajiem. Aicinām Jūs dāvināt dažādas veselības, atjaunošanās un skaistuma kūres labākajās Baltijas pilsētu SPA viesnīcās un viesu namos. Tas ir ideāls veids, kā atpūtināt savu ķermeni un domas! Šeit apkopotie SPA piedāvājumi var ietvert arī nakšņošanu un ēdināšanu: http://www.celotajs.lv/lv/c/special/spa

Iegādājieties romantisko dāvanu karti un izvēlieties dāvanu saviem mīļotajiem! Zvaniet 67617600 vai nāciet uz mūsu biroju Rīgā, Kalnciema ielā 40.

Rezervācija dāvanu kartes īpašniekam jāveic "Lauku ceļotāja" birojā, piesakot to pa e-pastu vai telefonu.
Dāvanu kartes piegāde ar velokurjeru Rīgas robežās atbilstoši velokurjera izcenojumam, pasta sūtījums uz jebkuru vietu Latvijā - EUR 2.

After almost 18 month of work, the “Seniors Go Rural” project presents the results of its activities.  A reduced yet comprehensive list of rules and requirements sets the frame for age-group friendly tourism services.  Based on these criteria, new and innovative products were created and tested.  The “Silver Suitcase” logo identifies adequate services to the target group, and the associated Guest Card provides special conditions and value-added services to them. 

All offers for seniors you can find here: http://www.celotajs.lv/en/c/accomm/seniors