Riga is a fabulous city and I recommend spending as long as possible exploring all it has to offer. But we don’t always have the luxury of time. If you find yourself with just one day in Riga, this guide to the top attractions and activities will help you make the most of your visit. […]
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The Best Bakeries in Riga
Riga boasts an incredible café scene, with a dedication to craft coffee and locally-sourced, high-quality ingredients. In my opinion, the Latvian attention to detail rivals that of the Japanese and Scandinavians. So it should be no surprise that the city is also full of passionate bakers. After much taste-testing, I’ve compiled this list of the […]
50 Incredible Photos of Riga in Winter
I never liked winter until I moved to Riga, Latvia. Sure, playing in the snow was fun as a kid, but digging out my car and commuting to work was another matter entirely. Teeth chattering behind the steering wheel, I dreamed of warmth and sunshine and planned my vacations accordingly. To say that I was […]
Top 15 Things to Do in Riga in Winter
A winter visit to the Baltics might seem crazy to some. Daylight hours are limited and the temperatures drop so low that the Daugava River has been known to freeze over. But there are so many fun things to do in Riga in winter that I think you’d be crazy NOT TO visit! The Christmas […]
Tips for Visiting a Traditional Latvian Sauna
Nē, nē, nē, duša ir pirmais! These were the instructions given by a Latvian grandmother in her birthday suit after I entered the bath complex and reached for the steam room door. Never mind that I was already clean. The Latvian sauna ritual always begins with a shower. Perhaps amused by my halting Latvian and my […]