Travel in Latvia

Kurzeme, Latvia

Jūrkalne and Pāvilosta: Latvia's Wildest Stretch of Coast

Between Jūrkalne's high sandy banks and the little harbour town of Pāvilosta lies one of the quietest, wildest stretches of Latvia's Baltic coast.

Kurzeme, Latvia

Kandava and Sabile: Two Small Towns Worth a Stop in Western Latvia

Two short stops filled with poetry, wine, handmade dolls and the quiet character of the Abava Valley.

Kandava and Sabile are two easy, characterful stops in the Abava Valley that make any drive west from Riga feel like part of the trip.

Kurzeme, Latvia

A Day in Kuldīga: Latvia's Most Charming Old Town and Europe's Widest Waterfall

A beautiful day spent between Kuldīga's old wooden streets, the Venta River and Europe's widest waterfall.

Kuldīga is a striking town, and if you happen to be in Latvia, I would say it is a must.

Jūrmala, Latvia

Visiting the Great Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk: One of Latvia's Strangest Nature Walks

A quiet wooden path through a landscape that looks like a forest paused halfway through growing.

A practical guide to the Great Ķemeri Bog Boardwalk in Ķemeri National Park, with loop lengths, transport, wildlife, the observation tower and the best time to visit.

Kurzeme, Latvia

Wild Horses, a Manor and a Barefoot Trail: A Day in the Latvian Countryside

Wild horses, a medieval manor and a barefoot walk in one Latvian day.

A day trip from Riga to Engures Lake, Šlokenbeka Manor and Valguma Pasaule's barefoot trail, with wild horses, nature and practical tips.

Vidzeme, Latvia

A Day in Sigulda: Latvia's Adventure Town in the Gauja Valley

A perfect Latvia day trip, provided you respect the hills.

A day in Sigulda, Latvia, by bike: castles, caves, adventure parks, Gauja Valley views, practical transport tips and the hill that beat us.