If you’ve planned a trip to the Baltics, or Latvia in particular, during the Christmas season, you are in for a treat. If anyone knows how to do Christmas, it’s the Latvians—after all, legend says that the city of Riga was the first to mark this holiday with a Christmas tree! Christmas markets in Riga …
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Are you thinking about incorporating a visit to Riga in your next European tour? Maybe you’re thinking of specifically traveling the Baltic countries. Riga, as the capital of Latvia, is an incredible, culturally rich, historically fascinating city. It has everything you’re looking for, as well as some surprises. Dive in to see 10 reasons to …
Looking for reasons to visit Latvia? Latvia is one of those countries that travelers don’t typically put top of their list but that somehow, when they finally get there, they realize it imprints itself onto their travel memories in surprising ways. Visitors will usually fly into Riga, either as the start of their travel or …
Rundale Palace (Rundāle Palace or Rundāles Pils ), located near Latvia’s border with Lithuania, is the perfect excuse for a day out. It’s also one of the top things to do in Latvia, so you shouldn’t miss it! Built by the architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who also built the impressive Winter Palance and memorable Catherine Palace—both …
