What is sustainable travel and why is it important? Why should an average traveler be concerned about it? For most of us, travel is just a break from our mundane lives. During this relatively short period, we just want to be away from everything. We definitely do not want to make our lives more complicated….
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…
You might have noticed that people are traveling more and more. That’s a fact. It was the case in 2019 and will be in 2020 and onward. We plan our trips, we save the budget for traveling and we are looking for more authentic and unique travel experiences. Yet it all comes not without the…
Sustainable travel and ecotourism are gradually getting more and more popular. According to Forbes, the so-called last-chance tourism is the top travel trend for 2018. The number of travelers globally skyrockets and the appetite for unique destinations is heating up. Forbes notes that the last-chance travel is leading to rising interest in ecotourism and sustainable…
“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 You Should Not Miss An Adventure Travel To Latvia (Even If You Are Not Adventure Traveler) Visit Latvia – A Place For New Experiences Latvia has been truly an under the radar travel destination in Nordic Europe so far. The Telegraph reveals 25 amazing things you probably didn’t know about Latvia. They are all true. Yet,…