Hidden in the Baltic north of Europe, Latvia is a sorely underrated destination. With such a familiar and comfortable way of life, Latvia quickly felt like a second home. The country is blessed with plenty of wonderful nature spots, from its beautiful beaches to serene forests. Historic gems like Sigulda and Cesis wow visitors, while Riga is bound to charm.
Thinking of making a trip to Riga, the beautiful and entertaining capital of Latvia? If so, you’re probably trying to work out where in the city to stay. Riga isn’t a massive city compared to …
If you’re looking for somewhere to start exploring the Baltic States, there are few options better than Riga. The Latvian capital was my first stop when excitedly visiting the region and I enjoyed all the …
The Baltic is one of Europe’s most exciting regions for travel at the moment. More and more travellers are realizing the potential of the Baltic States as a destination and are seeing the trio of …
When people plan on visiting Latvia, you can’t beat the capital Riga as a starting point. The city offers a gentle introduction into life in Latvia and the various things to do in Riga teach …
Admittedly, I knew very little about the Baltic country of Latvia before finally deciding to visit that part of Europe last July. I knew where it was on a map and that my primary school …
Besides Riga, Sigulda is the only place in Latvia that I’ve been to twice. While the castles in Sigulda are pretty great, what really drew me back was the gorgeous nature around town provided by …
Travellers may not realise, but Latvia is an excellent choice of destination if you’re after nature and castles. Nowhere is that clearer than the small town of Sigulda. Found just an hour away from the …
Latvia is a country that certainly has a lot of vastly underrated destinations and attractions to its name. My travels there to less well-known towns and castles has definitely proved as much. And yet, it …
Riga may be the biggest city and cultural centre in Latvia, but it’s by no means alone. After all, there are four regions in Latvia, each with their own character and tradition. For the region …
Exploring Latvia thoroughly means experiencing each of its regions, including visiting the Latgale region in the east. Do any research on travel in Latgale and you’re bound to see Rezekne pop up. After all, this …