Latvia

When people plan on visiting Latvia, you can’t beat the capital Riga as a starting point. The city offers a gentle introduction into life in Latvia and the various things to do in Riga teach …

Admittedly, I knew very little about the Baltic country of Latvia before finally deciding to visit that part of Europe last July. I knew where it was on a map and that my primary school …

Besides Riga, Sigulda is the only place in Latvia that I’ve been to twice. While the castles in Sigulda are pretty great, what really drew me back was the gorgeous nature around town provided by …

Travellers may not realise, but Latvia is an excellent choice of destination if you’re after nature and castles. Nowhere is that clearer than the small town of Sigulda. Found just an hour away from the …

Latvia is a country that certainly has a lot of vastly underrated destinations and attractions to its name. My travels there to less well-known towns and castles has definitely proved as much. And yet, it …

Riga may be the biggest city and cultural centre in Latvia, but it’s by no means alone. After all, there are four regions in Latvia, each with their own character and tradition. For the region …

Exploring Latvia thoroughly means experiencing each of its regions, including visiting the Latgale region in the east. Do any research on travel in Latgale and you’re bound to see Rezekne pop up. After all, this …

Who doesn’t like a nice surprise when they travel? Well, my time visiting Bauska definitely falls into that category. Found in southern Latvia, I went there mainly so I could visit Rundale Palace, a popular …

Time again and again, I’m reminded why I love visiting small towns. While I spend a lot of time bouncing between cities and large towns, it’s small towns like Ludza in Latvia that often leave …