Alternative Riga travel guide
If you plan to visit Rīga, don’t limit yourself by seeing only classic tourist spots like the Old Town and the Art Nouveau district. In this post I will provide you with some cool hidden spots in Riga which are…
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If you plan to visit Rīga, don’t limit yourself by seeing only classic tourist spots like the Old Town and the Art Nouveau district. In this post I will provide you with some cool hidden spots in Riga which are…
As a local, I am frequently asked about where to stay in Riga. Since I have worked in the Latvia tourism industry for more than 10 years, I can recommend several hotels, which offer a high class of comfort, but…
There are different options for how you can get from Riga airport to the city centre. In this article, I will explain (from the local point of view) the most convenient and inexpensive options. 1. Take a free taxi (with…
There doesn’t exist any shopping street Riga as such. Locals go for shopping to the shopping centres, some visit also Riga Central Market. In this article, I will list all of the most important shopping centres in Riga city centre,…
Riga is considered as an inexpensive city, however, if you are a foreigner, it might challenging for you to find a place to eat at a reasonable price. In this article, I will share the places where the locals eat: budget canteens, sushi, kebabs,…
Last updated: 20/MAY/2018 As a local, with no doubt, I can say that Riga is the most beautiful and cosmopolitan capital of the Baltics. And there are several reasons: its beautiful medieval Old Town, early 20th century Art Nouveau architecture, more…
If you plan to visit Latvia in autumn, you should definitely visit Big Kemeri Bog, which is located just an hour drive from the capital of Latvia, Riga. Big Kemeri Bog is part of Kemeri National Park and is one of the most…