With the summer tourist swarms behind, fall and winter are actually two of the best times to visit Europe (Oktoberfest aside). Flights are cheap and tours will be half-dead, which makes it a perfec...

Spoiler alert: we love luxury hotels, but up to a point they all start to look the same. Spacious marble bathrooms, lavish linens, breathtaking views. We're flipping that on its head. Sure these we...

Latvia’s festivals mostly originate from its love of music and dance. Relative to the calendar, many of the country’s major events are held in the month of July, the warm summer period that boasts ...

Latvia’s weather is strongly influenced by the nearby Baltic Sea and experiences four distinct seasons due to its northern European location. Generally speaking, Latvia has warm summers, very cold ...

The small yet significant Baltic State is home to the most important economy in the region, which has rung true since German traders more than 700 years ago. Latvia has experienced a long, but rock...

Latvia is part of the Schengen Agreement, which means visitors from the United States and many other non-European, Western countries do not need a visa to enter for stays of up to 90 days. Visit th...

Language Latvian is the officially language of the country, which is sometimes referred to as Lettish. Due to the long Soviet influence during the Cold War era, more than 30 percent of the locals s...

Riga International Airport Riga International Airport is not only the gateway into Latvia, it is also the busiest airport in the Baltic Region. Overall, the airport connects to 30 different countri...

Latvia Taxis and Car Rental Taxis are available in the larger cities like Riga, Daugavils, and Liepaja through a range of companies. Usually rates are quite high, although they are still lower than...

Latvia is a shopping adventure. Even though it doesn’t boast the commercial class of Italy or France, visitors will be able to shop for the latest fashions within the large cities. Favorite souveni...