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Latvia Travel Guide

Posted onJuly 11, 2025July 12, 2025 Updated onJuly 12, 2025

Thinking about travel in Latvia? Get insider info on where to go, what to expect, and how to enjoy this Baltic gem beyond the usual tourist spots.

People relaxing, walking, and playing in the sand on Jūrmala Beach under a partly cloudy sky. The beach is lined with grass patches and beach huts, with the sea stretching into the distance.

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The Best Underrated Beach from Riga: Why I Love Vecāķi

Posted onJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Find out why Vecāķi is the best beach from Riga for a peaceful day by the sea. No car needed, just natural vibes and a short train ride.

A weathered green wooden house with white-trimmed windows beside a small log outbuilding, surrounded by trees showing autumn colors and green grass in the foreground.

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The “Rented in Finland” Vibe: 2 Stays to Try

Posted onApril 30, 2025

Love Rented in Finland? Here are 2 countryside stays where you can experience that peaceful, rustic vibe (without skipping hot showers).

A glass display case in the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia featuring an old surveillance device used by the KGB to monitor conversations in Hotel Latvia. The exhibit includes a newspaper, an intercepted letter, and explanatory text in Latvian and English. The dim lighting and red backdrop emphasize the secrecy of Soviet-era surveillance.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Museums in Riga

Posted onJanuary 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Riga is home to a surprising variety of museums, from history and art to unique medical collections. Explore Latvia’s stories and culture!

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Discovering the Best Coffee in Riga: A Surprising Twist

Posted onJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Discover the best coffee in Riga, Latvia: from the corner stores and supermarkets. Affordable and perfect for coffee lovers exploring the city!

An upward view of St. Peter's Church in Riga, featuring its iconic spire illuminated in warm light against the evening sky. Strings of hanging lights add a cozy ambiance, contrasting with the brick architecture and modern adjacent buildings.

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The Best of Riga: Things to Do, See, and Experience

Posted onJanuary 9, 2025July 12, 2025 Updated onJuly 12, 2025

Discover the top things to do in Riga with this guide! Explore over 30 must-visit attractions and hidden gems, plus a few you can skip in Latvia’s capital.