Everyone who’s reading my blog posts from time to time may have noticed that I focus on the nature of Latvia very much. Why? Well, first, I love nature and it is easy to focus on something you love. Nature has been the love of my life since I remember myself. And not only the…
Regardless if you are an outdoor enthusiast, hiking addict or simply a casual nature lover and adventure seeker, hiking in Latvia is what you should consider when traveling to Northern Europe. There are many hiking trails to choose from in Europe. Yet there are not many places left in the Old World, where nature has…
Riga is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination in Northern Europe. Yet it is still uncovered travel gem for many travelers. If this is your first time in Latvia, there are plenty of online resources you can find on classic to things to do in Riga. Lonely Planet alone lists a good bunch of them. These…
There used to be a time when winter in Latvia was not the most appealing combination of the words for travelers. Not anymore. We continue breaking the prejudices and helping people to change the old views about the world. Most of Latvians are not fans of the winter indeed. Yet this is mostly because of…
If you are looking for the best beaches in Europe, you may get distracted by the popular beaches in Southern Europe. However, the chances are that this way you will miss the real undiscovered gems that are actually in Nordic Europe – the beaches in Latvia. We have something special and a lot less crowded…
“You won’t surprise anyone at a dinner party with a story about how you went to Paris. A trip to Riga will make you the most interesting person at the table”. Although stated with a good dose of humor, this Instagram post that I saw a couple of days ago is pretty much true. Latvia…
Latvian sauna is a very special experience. Bathing culture is widespread among different nations and traditions in the world, and Latvians are not an exception. Probably the best known for their deep passion for sauna are Finns. You will find saunas in almost every household there, and sauna traditions are very deep in Finland. The…
Why kayaking in Latvia? When traveling to any destination you might look for things to do “near me” in the Gooogle. When traveling to Latvia our beautiful capital city Riga might be the first that comes that pops up in the Google. Yet, if dig deeper you might discover that Latvia has many other awesome things…
Latvia – hidden jewel for nature travelers Are you planning your trip to Riga or Latvia? Do you enjoy hiking and other activities in nature? Are you interested in ecotourism? Well, then Latvia is a place for you. So far the gorgeous Latvian capital city Riga has been the main tourist attraction. It is not without…
Why Eastern Latvia “Another year has passed! Unbelievable”, I came to the first thought waking up on a sunny Friday. It was time to get out of the bed and go for another great kayaking trip. For the fifth year in a row, I and a dozen of my best friends have an amazing tradition….