Interesting history, impressive architecture and bucolic landscapes are among the many reasons to visit Latvia, one of the three countries known collectively at the Baltic States. Riga, the capital of Latvia sits along the Daugava River, which connects to the nearby Baltic Sea. The city has been an important port for centuries. It was a member of the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages and later prospered as a trade hub under Swedish… [Read More]
Hiking and Biking in Kemeri National Park, Latvia
A vast sea of mosses, brown pools, and lakes spread out before me. Besides my guide and I, there is no one else in sight. From this top of the watch tower, I can see the Kemeri bog running for miles on end, fringed by green pine tree forests in the far distance. The sun sparkles from beyond, lighting up the entire bog in shades of gold. I’m in the heart of Kemeri National Park, Latvia’s most accessible wilderness just 50km from the capital… [Read More]
