This Baltic road trip itinerary will take you down roads less traveled, through parts of Estonia and Latvia that are little seen by casual tourists. I’ve omitted Lithuania from this Baltic itinerary in the interest of time. I’d rather stay longer in fewer places, really getting to know them. Plus, Lithuania has enough quality attractions […]
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The Ultimate Riga, Latvia Museum Guide
Do you like to go to museums when you travel? I often seek them out in an effort to dig deeper into the cultures of the places I visit. What major historical events shaped the current society? Who were the best local artists and what did they create? Museums help me answer these questions, plus […]
Unique Things to Do in Jekabpils, Latvia
The Latvian capital of Riga is undoubtedly the country’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. But I was keen to track down Latvia’s second, more obscure entry on the list: the Struve Geodetic Arc. In the mid-1800s, Danish astronomer Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struve conducted a survey along the meridian running between Norway and the Black […]
15 Fun Things to Do in Riga, Latvia this Spring
Spring in Riga can feel a bit elusive. Winter starts in November and by the time March rolls around, it can be hard to remember that there are in fact other seasons throughout the year. Life slowly returns in April, when people once again venture outside and buds appear on the trees. Then after a […]
My Top 10 Riga Day Trip Ideas
Given Riga’s considerable charms, visitors may be reluctant to leave the Latvian capital for even a short time. But a day trip to a nearby town or national park can provide an even richer picture of life in this Baltic nation. Thanks to Latvia’s compact size, most places within its borders can be seen in a […]