Latvia

Find out what makes it on to our backpacking route in the Baltics here including stops in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Russia.

I’m quickly falling in love with these Baltic countries, after an enchanting 5 days in Estonia I just spent another 5 great days in Latvia. I took the bus from Tallinn, Estonia to Riga, Latvia (4 hours, 11 Euro/$14). The bus station is only a 10 minute walk from the Old Town, a UNESCO world …

Latvia is a small country situated on the Baltic Coast, between Estonia and Lithuania.

Amazing 1 week trip backpacking across the Baltic's and Finland, starting in Helsinki running through the tunnels of the Suomenlinna sea fortress, taking a f...

Travelling through the Baltic’s is a popular route taken by many backpackers. Hopping between the capitals of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia (or vice versa!) these Eastern European cities have become popular destinations due to their extremely cheap prices and bright culture. As the name suggests, in the winter, the countries are ‘Baltic’ – flipping freezing! In the summer however, they are beautiful. It rained once during my entire 10 days travelling up these countries. I was lucky to get above 25 degrees of sunshine every day. My tan lines are looking fabulous! My decision to backpack up the Baltic’s was…

The Broke Backpacker interviews We Are From Latvia.

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Answer 1 of 14: Just returned from a 9 day solo trip, backpacking around the Baltic countries....Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. All 3 countries are stunning, with great people. I stayed at 3 Hostels on my travels The Red Emperor in Tallinn The Naughty Squirrel...

I had met three Latvians (Mark, Janis and Monta) in 2004 while working on Bournemouth beach. To be honest I had never had any desire to go there for some reason. This changed for a few reasons. Rya…

Travelling around a country is always more expensive than only visiting its capital city. We travelled in June, 2015 in a group of 4. Each of us spent $27.5 per day in Latvia.

From big city sophistication to heartfelt country hospitality, Latvia has a warm welcome for every visitor. Discover ancient castles, wander through stunning valleys or laze on miles of beaches in this Baltic gem.

We constantly looking for the next great destination... something underrated and under-the-radar, a place that will satisfy nature lovers, culture buffs and urban explorers, and, of course, a place that is breathtakingly

Surrounded by Estonia, Russia, Belarus, Lithuania and the Baltic Sea is the nation of Latvia. The country is a blend of urban sights, like the capital of Riga, and scenic landmarks.

The most obvious destination is the capital, Rīga. Its architectural treasures, lively nightlife and countless eating options make it a prime destination for budget travellers, and it’s also popular with stag parties.

A tapestry of sea, lakes and woods, Latvia is best described as a vast unspoilt parkland with just one real city – its cosmopolitan capital, Rīga.

If you don’t already have a connection to Latvia, chances are it may not have crossed your mind as a potential destination for your next trip.

Latvia Tourism: TripAdvisor has 195,369 reviews of Latvia Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Latvia resource.

Discover 28 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Latvia from Skrunda-1 to Hospitalis Restaurant.

It's Independence Day in Latvia! On November 18 1918 the country declared independence from Russia in the aftermath of the First World War (it would do so again, 72 years later).