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.
Who doesn’t like a nice surprise when they travel? Well, my time visiting Bauska definitely falls into that category. Found in southern Latvia, I went there mainly so I could visit Rundale Palace, a popular …
Time again and again, I’m reminded why I love visiting small towns. While I spend a lot of time bouncing between cities and large towns, it’s small towns like Ludza in Latvia that often leave …
Latvia isn’t exactly a country with a long list of established travel destinations to its name. So when I went back for my second trip there, I was highly motivated to find new places to …
One of the less explored pockets of Europe, the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are some of Europe’s most enchanting and intriguing. Visitors on their first Baltics trip tend to make a beeline …
Walking out of the city of Liepāja on Latvia’s southern coast one morning, I couldn’t have guessed where I would end up later that day. After spending the previous day exploring Liepāja, I had decided …
Can you think of a place during the holidays that everyone seems to stop at, as they drive to and from their getaway? Somewhere to grab lunch or just pause to break up the long …
As part of my visit to the wonderful Gauja Valley, I planned a day trip from Sigulda to the charming town of Cesis. My time exploring the historic town reinforced how special this part of …