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28/02/2011 - The video "A look at Latvia: pictures of young Europeans"
More than six months after my trip to Latvia, I watched 5 hours of video I shot to make a documentary of 12 minutes with the European citizenship as main theme.Through nine young people interviews from different nationalities and diverse backgrounds, my goal was to show Latvia through the eyes of its people and especially young people who are trying to build it.
They just talked to the camera and offer a particular glimpse on their lives, revealing their doubts, fears, but also opportunities, dreams to offer a rich melting pot of interculturality.
09/08/2010 - A day at Jurmala's beach
Before leaving for Latvia, I put my fleece and my walking shoes in my bag. In early July, a quick glance at the weather forecast and I have the pleasant surprise to find temperatures around 30 degrees. Great! I thought of having a cold, rainy, I even manage to sunbathe, swim and go to the beach! The heat wave's good for tourists, Latvians prefer a few degrees less generally.
08/08/2010 - A bus trip, another Latvian adventure
Travelling is discovering new cities, landscapes, meeting people, being interested in history and culture of a country ... But it is also moving, dealing with logistical problems, anticipating a little and move. In Latvia, between two cities, I used the bus, convenient and more or less quick to reach two points. A few anecdotes about my trips.
03/08/2010 - Rezekne, a city ruled by the Russians
After Riga and the Courland, I head to the east. Let's go to Rezekne in Latgale, Latvia's seventh largest city and capital of the Blue Lakes region.
30/07/2010 - Couch surfing or how to do local meetings
When traveling, we often meet other travelers, but what about locals? When we pass from youth hostels to touristic attractions, the meeting is not the easiest. Even by going to the farthest corners, friendships are difficult. To fill this gap, there are - among others - the couch surfing.
28/07/2010 - Kolka, the splendid end of the world
Cape Kolka, both empty and full of meaning. An afternoon of bus is needed to join the northern-most point of Courland. Villages passe and the bus is getting empty, I'm finally the only one to get off in Kolka. The excitement grows, I'm coming soon Kolka, the highlight of my trip to Latvia.
27/07/2010 - Ventspils, a harbour on the Baltic
Ventspils, up north in Courland and on the Baltic coast is the next step of my journey. The town considered as "the most beautiful city of Latvia" is dotted with wooden houses and wide streets with flowers.
I'm starting to get used to the rural atmosphere and after a few detours to see the colorful attics, I meet with Janis, from the cultural center, for a guided tour of the city.
I'm starting to get used to the rural atmosphere and after a few detours to see the colorful attics, I meet with Janis, from the cultural center, for a guided tour of the city.
26/07/2010 - Kuldiga, salmon, movies set and deep countryside
After leaving Liepaja on the coast, I'm going to Kuldiga, a charming town in rural Courland. During a two-hour bus ride through the green fields my imagination has jumped from Britain to Ireland and then returned to the Alps in summertime and stops in Latvia.
25/07/2010 - Karosta, the Russian district banned to Latvians
After visiting Liepaja, I went for a walk in Karosta, a Russian quarter which excluded Latvians during the occupation. Covering one third of the entire city, there only are deserted alleyways with red brick buildings and green trees.
22/07/2010 - A meeting with a Latvian artist
Spending the day with Laura, a graphic designer, I went to her drawing lesson and I had the chance to meet with her teacher. Not only does he do classes but he also paint. Learn more about Reinis Liepa's work.
21/07/2010 - But who are the tourists in Riga?
I came to Latvia for a video reporting about Latvian youth. Several times, people asked me "why Latvia?" Mostly for the contacts I have over there. Also to discover an unknown country, for adventures.
During the famous hostel's Pub Crawl (5 bars - 5 beers), I asked the question to the tourists. A look at their answers.
During the famous hostel's Pub Crawl (5 bars - 5 beers), I asked the question to the tourists. A look at their answers.
20/07/2010 - Non-citizens in Latvia
Talking with Mara, a young Latvian, that I learnt more about the people and furthermore about the very particular status of Latvians non-citizens. Called nepilsoņi, they represented in 2008, 17.2% of the population. Some explanations.
19/07/2010 - Escapade at Central Market of Riga
When I travel, I also have with me a guidebook that serves as my pocket Bible ... finally more or less ... In the Lonely Planet, a trip to the central market in Riga - Centraltirgus - was highly recommended and even compared to a visit to the Louvre in Paris ... As a good tourist, I headed out early to watch some local authentications.
18/07/2010 - With Latvian, I lost my tongue!
I can speak French, English and Spanish. I understan Catalan, I can catch some words in Portuguese and in Italian. I read Greek, I can more or less count in Chinese, Hindi and Hebrew and of course, I can say "cheers" in 12 languages. But non of these words help me in Latvia. Frustrated because I couldn't even say Hello or thank you in the shops, or using my English in every situation, I decided to learn some basic Latvian.
17/07/2010 - Why Ukraine is not part of the European Union?
Jurmala Beach, 10km from Riga, during the sunset, I meet with Elena and she tells me about Latvia and Ukraine.
16/07/2010 - I would like some still water…
A traveler has two occupations while travelling apart from dicovering a country: a place to sleep and a place to eat. For sleeping, I found but after a long day of walking, I'm tristy and hungry.
15/07/2010 - In the streets of Riga
In the streets of Riga, you can find a lot of things… A glimpse of my first walk.
14/07/2010 - Paris is grey, Helsinki is blue, Riga is green, blue and grey
I arrived! Finally! After a 10-hour-journey from my home town in France to Riga, Latvia capital. A journey loaded of emotions, discoveries and futhermore the begining of a great adventure!
29/06/2010 - Sponsors of the project
I particularly want to thank all the organisations and people that during every step of my project, helped me, guided me, gave me advice and encouraged me to set up my ideas.
