Bucket List 196: Latvia!
The Road Travelled · Tales From Latvia · Photos
Country 85/196: Latvia. From the leafy streets of Riga, with its medieval old town, to the quirky charm of Kuldīga, home to Europe’s widest (but possibly shortest) waterfall, Latvia packs a lot within its relatively small borders. With a thriving craft beer scene, especially in coastal Liepāja, you’ll have plenty of reasons to stay hydrated even on a budget. The capital, Riga, has UNESCO-listed sites coming out of its ears, stunning art nouveau architecture, and a history that includes a bit of everything: Nazis, Soviets, and an impressive independence fight. Whether you’re staring at a giant cow statue in Ventspils or dancing to Latvian Elvis, this country’s blend of history, culture, and fun will leave you wondering why it doesn’t get more attention.
The Road Travelled
Tales From Latvia
Ventspils the Beans
December 28th, 2024 We woke up to a distinctly grimmer day in Riga, the late-Autumn weather having finally caught up with us. Our first stop was the colossal Riga Central Market, Europe’s largest and a UNESCO World Heritage site to boot. The market’s five pavilions were originally repurposed from German Zeppelin hangars, so the structures had that perfect…
The Latvian Job
December 24th, 2024 Latvia, a country we knew about as well as we knew how to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions, was about to reveal herself in all her glory. Nestled between Estonia and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea, Latvia’s landscape is a patchwork of dense forests, winding rivers, and a coastline that somehow includes both pristine sandy…
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Country: 85/196 Visited: Autumn ’24
