Tag Archives: Latvia
Sep-2026
Most people couldn’t locate Latvia on a map, let alone point out the Baltic region, making Riga one of Europe’s ultimate off-the-beaten-path destinations. While it flies under the radar for mainstream tourism, Latvia’s capital holds an incredibly deep story, bearing the scars of World War II and decades of Soviet communist occupation. Today, the city […]
We love history and the purpose of our Baltic Sea Region and Poland trip was to learn more about WWII and Cold War history. If you are considering a trip of your own, below is a brief review of the fascinating museums we visited. (There are obviously so many more, but the history is heavy […]
Feb-2025
Back in June of 2024, we spent roughly three weeks exploring the Baltic Sea Region (Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, and Poland). If we are getting technical here, Finland is part of Scandinavia. However, Helsinki rests on the banks of the beautiful Baltic Sea and a perfect location to start our journey. (Also, I like to state […]
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from our travels, it’s that Europe’s true magic hides in its streets. Some of these spots are famous for a reason, but others are complete hidden gems we stumbled upon purely by accident. Grab a coffee, swipe through our favorite strolls, and get ready to plan your next adventure