Latvia

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Latvia independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Guide to Northern Latvia. Discover hidden gems away from the tourist treadmill.

20/12/2023 by .

Insider Guide to Latgale, Latvia

21/08/2020 by .
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Rupert Parker offers his Guide to Latgale, a little known part of Latvia, the birthplace of artist Mark Rothko.

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Insider Guide to Daugavpils, Latvia

21/08/2020 by .
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Stuart Forster is no stranger to destinations off the beaten track and on this trip to Latvia, he visits the country’s less familiar second city. 

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Insider Guide to Riga

24/04/2018 by .
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During 2018 commemorations will be held in Latvia to mark a century since the country gained independence. Riga, the nation’s capital, straddles the River Dauguva and has much to offer travellers who enjoy good food, architecture and history.

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A Weekend in Riga

26/06/2013This entry was posted in Europe and Middle East, Latvia and tagged , on by .
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Riga is a walking city, just the right size for a weekend break, and the old town, which has now been fully restored to its former colourful glory, contains many hidden gems that you’ll just stumble across when you explore all its little winding back streets.

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