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10 Best Places to visit in Latvia in all year round!

December 18, 2023 | Posted in: Latvia

Best Travel Destinations in Latvia

Latvia is a country located in northeastern Europe along the Baltic Sea. It borders Estonia, Russia, Belarus and Lithuania. Latvia has a population of around 1.9 million people and an area of 64,589 square meters. The largest city and capital is Riga. The history of Latvia dates back thousands of years to the ancient Baltic tribes. It was later conquered and ruled for centuries by regional powers like the Livonian Order, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Sweden and the Russian Empire. Read Post

20 Best Things to do in Riga: Museums, History and Travel Guide

December 12, 2023 | Posted in: Latvia

Top things to do in Riga

Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. Riga is located in northern Latvia on the shores of the Riga Gulf, an inlet of the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Daugava River. It is home to over a third of Latvia’s total population, composed of 700,271 residents as of 2023. Read Post

Riga Christmas Market 2023-2024:🎅 Dates, Location, Attraction

November 24, 2023 | Posted in: Latvia

riga xmas markets

Riga Christmas Market is an annual event held from Friday, December 01, 2023, to Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Town Hall Square and surrounding areas in central Riga, Latvia. It attracts over 1 million visitors in the Christmas season. The market has over 100 wooden huts and stalls selling Latvian handicrafts, foods and drinks. Read Post

What to pack when you visit Riga, Latvia in winter

October 1, 2022 | Posted in: Latvia

Planning a trip to Riga in Latvia in winter? This packing list contains all you need to stay warm and enjoy the city.

When I was packing for my four-day trip to Riga in Latvia, I was a bit worried about the weather. In my mind, I saw a city shivering under sub-zero temperatures and layers of ice. Let me reassure you: it wasn’t that bad.   LookingRead Post

The Latvian Coast: a One Week Road Trip Itinerary

November 13, 2021 | Posted in: Latvia

tips latvia

Most people know Latvia because of its capital Riga, but the country also has an amazing coastline where small villages are sprinkled throughout green pine forests, sand dunes, and hiking trails. It’s the perfect place to go for a road trip. Here’s what you’ll see… Read Post

7 Latvian Traditions You Should Know About

July 2, 2021 | Posted in: Latvia

Midsummer Celebration

With over 500km of coastline, dense forests, an abundance of outdoor pursuits, and rich cultural traditions, Latvia ticks all the boxes for an idyllic travel destination. Riga offers historical buildings with stunning architecture. If you want adventure, the country’s hiking trails, beaches, rivers, and mountainRead Post

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