Latvia

Although rather small country (almost 2 million inhabitants) Latvia has welcoming people, gorgeous nature and pagan festivities… Check out these amazing but true facts about beautiful Latvia!

Latvia is a small country in Eastern Europe located between the Baltic Sea, Russia, Belarus, and the other Baltic States. Due to its location, Latvia shares a similar culture and landscapes to its neighboring countries, Estonia and Lithuania. Traditions, food, and green forests mix perfectly together between the three Baltic States. Latvia, however, has an enchanting history thanks to well-preserved castles, fine museums, and charming old towns...

Latvia is the second Baltic country in which we have traveled. This country and its neighbors experienced an extremely difficult 20th century with the Second World War, the Nazis and then a long period of Soviet occupation with communism until the end of the 1980s.

The majority of tourist routes in Latvia start with a visit to Riga. There’s nothing strange in that as in the capital it’s possible to see main symbols of the country and most interesting sights...

Riga, the beautiful capital city of Latvia, is one hell of a hidden gem city to visit in Europe. This old city of the Baltic Sea is filled with stunning architecture and Gothic spires dominating its skyline, waiting for you to explore.

Riga, Latvia was the starting point and the ending point of our roadtrip through the Baltics. A number of European airlines offer convenient connections to Riga and it’s the perfect city for a short city break. It’s recently been adjudged the European of Culture and it sure lives up to that claim. Here are some of our favourite things to do, see, and eat in the capital of Latvia...

Latvia is a beautiful, small country nestled between Lithuania and Estonia. Before visiting, I have to say I didn’t know much about the county, or what to expect, but after spending 4 days road tripping through the country in Autumn with Tinggly, I can safely say, it’s a fantastic place to visit and absolutely bursting with things to do.

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