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7 of the Most Instagram Worthy Things to do in Riga Latvia

Lindsey — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 07:00:46 +0000

The amount of photos I took in Riga was obscene. For a month straight, I bombarded my Instagram followers with it’s vibrant buildings, charming streets and colorful parks. With so many photo ops in Riga, it was hard to pick my favorites but I narrowed it down to my top 7. Keep reading for the ... Read more

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25 Pictures of Riga To Enable your Wanderlust & Inspire a Visit to Latvia

Lindsey — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 07:00:17 +0000

Riga is highly underrated. As a traveler from the US, I knew nothing about Latvia before booking my trip here, and the majority of people I’ve spoken to since share the same cluelessness. If you’re looking for a unique destination with , Here are 20 pictures of Riga to inspire your next European adventure! HELLO ... Read more

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What to do in Riga // 8 Top Activities for Exploring Latvia’s Capital

Lindsey — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:00:02 +0000

Riga surprised me. I booked my ticket here on kind of a whim because Nick was on his way to Hamburg, and since I’d already been to Germany, I wanted a new country on my list. Latvia was easy to get to and inexpensive enough, so I went for it. It ended up being one ... Read more

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Apsara Tea House // A Charming Place to Warm Up in Riga

Lindsey — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 23:32:16 +0000

I got a little lost one afternoon in Riga and stumbled upon Apsara Tea House by accident. It was starting to hail, and I was still testing my luck with no umbrella so I ducked into this pagoda style tea house near the river. Turns, everything about Apsara Tea House was right up my alley, so ... Read more

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St. Peter’s Church Riga: The Best Panoramic View of the City

Lindsey — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:08:59 +0000

The view from St. Peter’s Church gives me major Prague vibes.. except better because Riga is just as charming and it hasn’t been taken over by hordes of tourists. During one of my afternoons in the city, I ventured up the steeple to see how Old Town looked during magic hour and I was rewarded with ... Read more

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A Visit to The Latvian Holocaust Museum & Riga Ghetto

Lindsey — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 21:35:58 +0000

As someone who actively seeks out the history of the places I visit, the Latvian Holocaust Museum was definitely on my list of things to do in Riga. The Riga Ghetto was established in October 1941 when 30,000 Jews were relocated to a small, 16-block area, separated from the rest of the world by barbed ... Read more

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