".. is one of the last affordable destinations in Europe." Goworldtravel	".. is a country where interesting things are happening with food." Nodestinations
".. is a country with a lot to offer, and in terms of culture it's one of the most interesting places in Europe." Wearefromlatvia	".. is sandwiched between Estonia in the north and Lithuania in the South." Traveladdicts
".. is a beautiful country that is just beginning to be on the radar of tourists from North America." Traveladdicts	".. is a member of the European Union and the euro is the official currency." Velvetescape
".. is an up-and-coming destination that's got a lot to offer, especially if you love getting active as a family." Maiden-voyage-travel	".. is super affordable compared to central, north, and south of Europe." Amaryroad
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Latvia is a country in eastern Europe which lies on the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga.The land is flat near the coast but hilly with woods and lakes more inland. The country has a modified continental climate. Crop and livestock farming are important. Industry is varied but specialised products include telephone, diesel trains, busses and paper. The population of about 3.500.000 Latvians live in an area of about 64.000 square kilometers. Languages spoken are Latvian and Russian. In Riga only a few speak some English or German. The capital of Latvia is Riga.

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Things to do in Latvia: 9 Highlights for Foodies -

Do you ever read those travel articles or sections in guide books about the local food items? – focussed post that has a mix of the touristy and the local to hopefully give you a fantastic Latvia vacation. International Airport is nice and close to the Riga Old City – a maximum of 15 minutes in a cab.

- Things to do in Latvia: 9 Highlights for Foodies - Things to do in Latvia – Getting There and Getting Around

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33 Top Things to Do in Latvia (2020)

Latvia isn’t big and even in a week you’ll see a lot. Though, it’s definetely not a problem to spend 2 weeks in Latvia. There is a lot of interesting, unique and fun things to do in Latvia. If this will be your first time traveling to Latvia, I recommend you to read our Latvia Travel Guide For many, who travel to ...

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14 Amazing Things To Do In Latvia [2020]

Looking for amazing things to do in Latvia? Then look no further. Below I take you through all the best things to see in Latvia located all over...things to do in latvia . 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 ...

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> Things to do in Latvia: Get Out Into Nature!

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Hiking in Latvia and Understanding a Culture Rooted in Nature

> The forest is alive even in the winter.

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Where to stay in Riga?

We have a family of five and picked an apartment on Airbnb in Riga’s old town and loved where we were, but wouldn’t recommend our specific rental. While there are worthy things to see on the other side of the river, for your first visit – seek out a spot near old town or in the center city.

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> Stay in a manor

Check out the Mālpils Manor. I mention this one because it’s not just a manor that’s stunningly beautiful with its distinct architecture. You can also take nature walks, horse-and-cart rides, visit the local dairy, take a little boat ride and more. Doesn’t it sound ridiculously romantic? Sounds perfect and ..

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LIDO at Atpūtas Centrs in Riga, Latvia • Dauntless Jaunter

> The Food: LIDO at Atpūtas Centrs

There are about a half-gazillion options to choose from, most from the cuisines of Latvia . I entered along a winding line with fresh, hot food on one end, pointing to each item that looked appetizing so that the cook could serve a portion onto my plate. There were dozens of meat options, soups, pastas, vegetables, ...

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How We Afford to Travel (+ Our Tips)

> where we want and when we want

We also don’t like to plan too far in advance. Quite a few times we have booked plane tickets just a week in advance. Not because they were cheap (they weren’t), but because we needed or wanted to go. ...

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> Latvian Food

After eating at Malpils Manor just outside of Riga, Latvia, Jamie Oliver proclaimed Latvia to be Europe’s hidden culinary gem. And given that Latvia is generally quite affordable, this gem won’t break the bank either. ...

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> 2. Eat Rye Garlic Bread with drinks

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Day 1: Jurmala and Kemeri National Park

> Jurmala's train stations

I did it the other way around, though. I walked down Jomas Street until I reached the Majori train station. Jurmala has several stations which all look different and quite interesting at that. ...

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In Jurmala, you'll find beaches, nature and beautiful buildings. The perfect (non-touristy!) summer destination. In Jurmala, you'll find beaches, nature and beautiful buildings. The perfect (non-touristy!) summer destination. In Jurmala, you’ll find beaches, nature and beautiful buildings.

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> Skaiņais Hill Nature Park

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Costs & Budget tips

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> Paradise on a Budget

One of the best things about Latvia is the fact that it’s so cheap, especially in comparison with other European destinations. Cheap meals cost as little as 5 Euros, with average hotels available for around 25 Euro – a steal by European standards. As an added bonus, the capital Riga is easily traversed by foot, making ...

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> Latvia Is a Budget Friendly Country for Traveling

Latvia is not an expensive country to travel. And since 2014 our currency is euro. ...

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> Is Latvia expensive?

No! Latvia is one of the cheapest countries in Europe to visit and that’s one of the reasons why we loved it. Shopping was inexpensive for groceries, alcohol is cheap (cheaper than the UK in the majority of cases). And tourist sites are very reasonable too. For example, most castles we visited were either free or cost ...

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Tours

1. Take a Walking Tour of the city

.. and they had arranged a great walking tour with a local named Tomas. He took us all over the old town of the city and through the Art Nouveau area as well. Tomas knew so much and the best part with having a guide is that the things he told us were things that we would have never known had it not been for him.

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How to arrive

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> How to get to Latvia

You can easily get to Latvia via flying to Riga! Flights leave from all of Europe and are relatively inexpensive. You should check Skyscanner ...

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Travel to Latvia: Three Reasons Why You Should

A handpicked selection of day trips from Riga that reveal sandy shores, gilded history, great gastronomy and the art of reinvention. They work perfectly as day trips or you can hire a car and create a fascinating weekend break. If I asked you, without pause for a heartbeat, what first comes to mind when you think of ...

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Why You Should Visit Latvia

For several years now, I have been living in Riga, Latvia, a city that many haven’t even heard of, in a country that many wouldn’t be able to find on a map. Every day, it feels like I have stumbled across a hidden gem, one of the world’s great secrets. I see many of the same things every day, but living in Riga never ...

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Latvia Facts: 10+ Points About the Country, Culture, History & More

Summary: Latvia facts: A collection of interesting points about the country, including history, geography, its culture, cuisine, cities, flag, people and more. Latvia is a pretty small nation (only just over 2 million people) in northeastern Europe that doesn’t attract much attention on the global stage.

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> Nature is woven into Latvian culture.

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> The Latvian Sauna Experience

Beaches

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> Jurmala Beach

From there, I crossed the street and only had to walk for a few minutes past a beautiful church and – again – some pretty houses to reach the beach. ...

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Wine

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> Latvian wine

What’s better for after ice cream than some wine? Yep. Latvian wine is my newest obsession. I went to a lot of wine-tastings while in Latvia. I list all my visits over on this post about things to do in Latvia ...

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> Taste Latvian wine

Originally this post was going to be all about the wine in Latvia, but then I realized two things: 2) there’s so much more to Latvia that I had to share, but still, there IS wine ...

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