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A Hike from Lilaste, Latvia to the Mouth of the Gauja River
Lasīt: A Hike from Lilaste, Latvia to the Mouth of the Gauja RiverTired of the urban hustle and bustle? Craving a dose of nature’s tranquillity? Look no further than the stunning coastal region of Lilaste, where the mighty Gauja River meets the Baltic Sea. This unique area offers both coastal views and a hike through forest in various difficulty levels. And the best part is: you can…
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Christmas in Riga. What to do in Riga in December?
Lasīt: Christmas in Riga. What to do in Riga in December?I’m not sure if there’ll be snow, but during Christmas in Riga, you can definitely count on plenty of beautiful decorations and fun activities. Winters in Latvia are quite cold and dark, so during December in Riga, we do our best to fill the city with light and festive cheer to warm everyone’s heart. Whether…
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A Visit to the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Lasīt: A Visit to the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air MuseumWhat was life like for Latvian farmers in rural areas a couple of centuries ago? If you don’t know the answer, the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum may be an eye-opening experience for you. It certainly was for me. So, come along for a walk through a peaceful forest where Latvian homesteads, churches, and other buildings…
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Medems Bog Trail in Mārupe – A Nature Trail with Mirror Elements
Lasīt: Medems Bog Trail in Mārupe – A Nature Trail with Mirror ElementsLatvians love bog trails. They are a classic choice for dates, family hikes, and walks with friends. Just as I thought I had explored all the bog trails near Riga, a new one emerged. Yay! Now, we have the opportunity to explore the somewhat wild “selfie” trail in Medems Bog. So, armed with hiking shoes…
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What to do in Riga if it rains? Interesting and unusual museums
Lasīt: What to do in Riga if it rains? Interesting and unusual museumsAnd don’t run away at the word museum. In this list I have included only the ones that have left a permanent impression on me. In one of Rigas museums, you will have the opportunity to play games. In another, you will travel in time. And in yet another, you will work your imagination and…
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Riga Art Nouveau museum – your chance to time travel
Lasīt: Riga Art Nouveau museum – your chance to time travelYou are invited to someone’s home, but instead of traveling by car, you will journey by time machine. The destination? The year 1903, Art Nouveau era in Riga. Sounds impossible? Not at all. Because in Riga Art Nouveau museum a day in the life of a family from 1903 is frozen in time. Looks like…
