Most travellers have probably heard of Riga the capital city of Latvia, quite a few may have even visited. It is equally likely however they didn’t travel beyond the pretty capital, which is a shame as there is plenty more to experience. Riga is an attractive city but Liepāja which is located on the Baltic [...]
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Postcards from Street Performers in Riga, Latvia
Being a big fan of street performers it was great taking a stroll around the Latvian capital city Riga. It is only a small city, the old town area can be covered in a couple of hours at a dawdle. There are plenty of musicians to discover around the streets. These performing artists come in [...]
Latvia; Karosta in the mist
Karosta is the former Soviet naval port which ironically has become the main draw for tourists to Liepāja in Latvia on the Baltic coast. One of the main reasons for this is because the city has its very own version of Alcatraz, which although lacking a little of the infamy of the San Francisco detention facility still manages [...]
Latvia Liepāja, Handcrafted in colour by Artisans
Liepāja has a wealth of disused and attractive looking buildings just waiting for development. Whilst it would be a shame if they were to lose their character it is equally heartbreaking seeing them just sitting going to ruin. In the backstreets of one of the cities developing areas is a district devoted to artisans producing [...]
Postcards from Riga, Central Market Tales
The Central Market of Riga is located within a short walk from the Old Town of the Baltic country and close to the main transport hubs. It is one of the largest markets of its kind in Europe attracting locals and tourists from the city and surrounding area. Split into separate areas for meat, fish, [...]
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