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
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
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
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
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
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