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Countries on the Baltic Run

Why we love estonia

Four countries, many adventures. Photo by Mike Beales The Baltic Run minimal assistance winter driving challenge explores an incredibly underrated part of the world, filled with nature, culture, and delicious vodka. We travel through four different countries and sometimes we are guilty of lumping them all together as one block […]

What We Love To Do in Riga

Riga is an underrated European capital. On the Baltic Run we love visiting Latvia for its incredible nature and Soviet relics. However, we would be remiss not to mention the many attractions of capital city Riga. Here you can find buildings of many fascinating styles, learn about the country’s tumultuous history, and, of […]

Beautiful Photos of Latvia and its Nature

photos of latvia

See these photos of Latvia and you’ll be dying to visit. We love visiting Latvia on the Baltic Run. It’s home to fantastic nature, in every season. With forests, lakes, and a stunning coastline, photographers are spoilt for choice. And that’s before mentioning Latvia’s gorgeous capital Riga. Here are some […]

Four Things You’ll Only See in Riga

Winner of the title Cultural Capital of Europe in 2014, Riga has remained at the forefront of cultural endeavors ever since; it has continued to foster all manner of artistic expressions, traditional and brand new, serious and tongue-in-cheek, and everything in between. Some of these will hit you as soon […]

Hidden gems of Latvia: Cinevilla Movie Studio

Cinevilla

As you rebound from your spell in the middle ages, your second time travel adventure awaits you on your way: here in Cinevilla, you have the chance to spend the night in a town from 1920s Latvia. Photo by wikimedia commons

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Riga

Riga. Photo by Bryan Ledgard. Riga, capital and largest city of Latvia, is often underrated by travelers when searching for a new destination. However, this perception couldn’t be more wrong. Riga is not only a European cultural capital, but a beautiful city to visit, full of lovely corners, awesome architecture, […]

What to drink in the Baltics

What to drink in the Baltics? It is a fact that the Baltic Countries are a cold place- but that doesn’t mean that you cannot do anything about it. If you want to get warmer and feel yourself as a real Northerner, make sure to try all of the drinks […]

Top 7 Soviet Sites in Latvia

The Soviet era ended only a little more than two decades ago and has left many traces all over the Baltic States. Here is a little guide to some of the most interesting relics from the recent past and the top Soviet sites in Latvia, which will tell you the story of […]