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. I spent a week driving west along the coast from Riga, crossing parts of Read Post

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.   Riga Read Post

I spent 4 days in the capital of Latvia in December to put together this complete program of things to do in Latvia, including the Old Town, the Christmas markets, restaurants, where to stay and much more. Check it out! Read Post