Latvia
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RoadTrip #40: Lithuania and Latvia in winter (Day 6-7/7: ft. Fireclay Sculpture Park on Post Island – Jelgava, Klaipeda Castle, & the overnight ferry back to Sweden)
For the final leg of our winter roadtrip, we visited a fireclay sculpture park in Jelgava,…
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RoadTrip #40: Lithuania and Latvia in winter (Day 5/7: ft. Riga Christmas Market)
On Day 5 of our roadtrip last winter, we crossed the border from Lithuania to Latvia…
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LATVIA: Riga’s Ball of Flowers – A gathering of horticulture and floriculture professionals and enthusiasts
The Puķu Balle or Ball of Flowers is an annual summer event organized by the Latvian University…
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LATVIA: Taking the Daugava River sightseeing cruise in Riga
Taking a sightseeing cruise along the Daugava River in Riga, Latvia is highly recommended by tourists…
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LATVIA: Visiting the KGB Corner House in Riga – A bitter reminder of the Year(s) of Terror
One of the highlights of the 4-day escapade in Riga, the capital of the Baltic state…
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LATVIA: Exploring Riga, an architectural haven in the heart of the Baltics (ft. Vermanes Garden, Riga Old Town – a UNESCO WHS, House of the Blackheads, Nativity Cathedral, Swedish Gate, and the Bremen Town Musicians)
Riga, the capital city of Latvia, is home to remarkable architecture. Its historical center with a…
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LATVIA: A walking tour in Riga – Pearl of the Baltics (ft. Art Nouveau architecture, the Freedom Monument, and the Cat House)
My trip to the city of Riga, capital of Latvia, is one of my most unforgettable…