I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t have high expectations while planning my trip to Riga last year. But I gotta tell ya, after just one day in Riga, I was hooked. Riga is one fun city. It’s got a beautiful historic center, a lively bar and cocktail scene, and an up and coming restaurant scene. …
If you’re in the midst of planning a trip to Latvia you’ll soon find yourself wondering where to eat in Riga. And boy are you lucky, because Riga has a fantastic food and restaurant scene. In fact, the Riga food tour I took when I was there was one of my favorite activities from my …
If you’re planning a visit to Latvia, you absolutely must make time to explore outside the capital city and include a few day trips from Riga. Latvia is such a beautiful and unique country, it would be a shame to see just one place. In fact, one of my favorite things about Latvia is how …
The KGB Museum Riga is unlike any of the other museums you’ve ever been to. This former KGB Headquarters turned museum, serves as a stark reminder for Latvians and visitors alike, of the pain and suffering humans are capable of inflicting on one another. I wrote this post to share with you my experience of …
The Splendid Palace in Riga is a must visit destination for film lovers from around the world. In fact, the theatre has such historical significance, it’s basically a badge of honor to say you’ve seen a film there. Located just a short walk from Old Town Riga, the Splendid Palace is the place to see …
The Three Brothers is one of the most popular destinations in Old Town Riga. Consisting of three houses situated side by side on a small cobblestone side street, each house represents a distinct development period in the city of Riga. The narrow green house on the left is located at 21 Maza Pils Street. This …