Tag: latvia
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Historic Centre of Riga, Latvia – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
There are so many reasons to love Riga, and every place I visited within the city just added to my “Love List”. The restaurant scene, Bastejklana Park, the Art Nouveau neighborhoods, the markets, the city’s vibe, and its historic centre- just to name a few. ‘Old Town’ in Riga is a charmer, and is the…
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Riga’s Bastejkalna Park & Canal Cruise | Discovering Latvia
There is so much to love about Riga, and spending as much time as possible in this enchanting city is a must. I had visited Riga during the summertime in June, when the weather was at its best. The sun was shining, the temperature was quite warm, and everything was in bloom at Bastejkalns Park.…
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Riga’s Astounding Art Nouveau Scene | Discovering Latvia
Ever since I could remember, I have always found interest in art history, architecture, and design. Even during my school days I looked into becoming an interior designer when I graduated high school, but my life went in a totally different direction. That did not stop me from educating myself; not only through what I…
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A Swanky Champagne Sunday Brunch Buffet | Biblioteka No 1 in Riga, Latvia
Vērmane Gardens is one of the prettiest public parks in the Baltics States, and is located in the center of Riga, Latvia. It was one of my favorite places in the city, and it made for a day of relaxing strolls, a canal boat ride, and plenty of people watching while eating my bag of…
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Laima Candy | Latvia’s #1 Sweets Since 1870
Riga, Latvia– It is not a secret that I always gravitate towards food or an eating establishment with history. It could be the oldest restaurant, the oldest bar, or in this case- the oldest candy company. Laima Confections is based out of Riga, Latvia and became one of the largest candy manufacturers in the Baltic…
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A Perfect Lunch at Kolonade Wine Restaurant | Riga, Latvia
I had the most perfect chicken meatballs while lunching at Kolonade Restaurant in Riga, Latvia and it was totally unexpected. I was in the capital of Latvia, and on my way to the city park when I spotted a darling one-story columned house across the LAIMA clock. I thought the building looked interesting, and realized that…
Trixie Navarre 