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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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 [...]
Postcard from a Latvian sunset on a Baltic beach
It is not often enough that we experience a genuine treat but the expanse of white sand that is the Baltic blue flag beach of Liepāja in the west of Latvia qualifies for me. The coastline here is pristine, absolutely spotless,the result of a tireless cleaning programme which even included removing dead, washed up seaweed. [...]
Postcard from a mini Latvian roadtrip
This lovely old diused farm building was on the Latvian road between Riga and Liepaja which as roadtrips go is pretty short only taking a few hours but currently is the only viable way to travel between the two areas. The countryside was really green and beautiful, lovely old buildings like this one, roadside forests, [...]
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, [...]
Postcard from Riga Latvia
A quick glimpse of Riga the lively capital city of Latvia today. A port city located just 20 km from the sandy beaches of the Baltic coast within easy reach of those needing to relax after a heavy night out. There will be plenty to explore in the city itself however over the next few [...]
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