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…
“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…
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….
When it comes to the quiet beach holidays and beach hiking in Europe Latvia is probably one of the best destinations. Most of our ca. 500 km (300 miles) long seacoast is a beautiful sandy beach. There are some relative hotspots near Riga Bay popular among locals and guests. Such are Jūrmala City and the…