A trip through Northern Europe & the Baltics – Introduction
In September & October 2015, I traveled to Northern Europe & the Baltics. After a day in New York City, I traveled to Glasgow, Scotland to visit friends for …
Tag: Latvia
Lux Express Riga, Latvia to Tallinn, Estonia review
After Riga, Latvia, my next destination was Tallinn, Estonia. I could have flown or taken a train, but going by bus was actually both the cheapest and most likely …
The best craft beer in Riga, Latvia
You might not expect Riga, Latvia to have a huge craft beer scene, and at first glance, you’d be right. However, recent entrants to the market give Riga an …
Street markets including Riga Central Market & food in Riga, Latvia
When I was in Riga, Latvia, I was somewhat surprised to see that despite the weather beginning to change, Latvians were still outside taking in the last of the …
Riga, Latvia – Museums & a tough 20th century
Riga, Latvia shares a similar history with the rest of the Baltic region. During the 20th century, Riga was constantly stuck between two massive powers, Germany & Russia. The …
Exploring the Old Town in Riga, Latvia
I arrived in Riga, Latvia early in the morning before my hotel room was ready. I left my suitcase at the hotel, and set off to explore the Old …
Radi Un Draugi Hotel Riga, Latvia review
When I was in Riga, Latvia, I spent three nights at the Radi Un Draugi Hotel. The hotel is in a perfect location in the old town center of …
Norwegian Air Economy Class Boeing 737-800 Copenhagen CPH to Riga RIX review
My next stop after Copenhagen was Riga, Latvia. With the number of discount airlines around Europe and a flight time of less than an hour, flying was a no-brainer. I …