Guest post by Ask The Dutch Guy. The Netherlands attracts over 15 million visitors each year. People come to the Netherlands to see world-famous landmarks such as Anne Frank’s House, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam’s canals, and other places of cultural interest. Apart from the romantic boat rides and educational museum visits, below are six more… Read More »6 Active Things to Do in the Netherlands
Where to go hiking in Riga? What are the best places for walks in and near Riga? What if you are up for something more than Mezaparks or other parks in Riga? I have got you covered. Having lived in Riga since 2005, I had never really explored the city on foot or bicycle —… Read More »Hiking in Riga: Where to Go on a Walk in Riga
This is for you if you want more. If you want to go cycling in Riga, and if Riga – Jurmala bike path isn’t enough for you. If Riga – Olaine isn’t enough for you. And if also Riga – Varnukrogs – Bolderaja isn’t long enough for you. Then Riga – Adazi – Carnikava –… Read More »Cycling Riga – Adazi – Carnikava – Vecaki
Riga – Varnukrogs – Bolderaja – Riga. A longer and wilder route for cycling in Riga. It’s for those of you who aren’t afraid of cycling on bad roads, gravel and sand. It’s for those of you who enjoy being in nature. And it’s for those of you who like finding adventures everywhere you go.… Read More »Cycling Riga – Varnukrogs – Bolderaja
There’s an old road from Riga to Jelgava. You can take this road to cycle from Riga to Olaine easy and safe. And if you’re looking for a longer and faster ride, with very few people around you, this is a very good option. Half of it is a wide good quality road with few… Read More »Cycling from Riga to Olaine
Sigulda is a small town in Latvia. Located in the Gauja National Park, the largest and oldest of the national parks in Latvia, Sigulda has a lot to offer to outdoor enthusiasts. Being only an hour’s ride away from Riga, it’s the most popular day trip destination in Latvia for tourists and locals alike. Are… Read More »Full Day Hike in Sigulda
There are plenty of hiking trails near Sigulda. However, many of them are rather hilly for Latvia, and include walking up and down a hill or stairs more than once. But there are also a few easier options, a few more or less flat walking trails near the town. If you don’t or can’t walk… Read More »Short and Easy Hike in Sigulda: Vikmeste trail, Gutmanis Cave
Sigulda is a small town in Latvia. Situated only an hour ride away from Riga, the capital of Latvia, it’s the most popular day trip destination in Latvia for tourists and locals alike. And nature is the number one reason for many to visit Sigulda. There are plenty of hiking trails near Sigulda. The longest… Read More »Half Day Hike Around Sigulda Town
Can you do it in any other season except for winter? I don’t know. You can easily walk from Ziepniekkalns to Balozi; there’s a nice path. However, I was eager to find another trail, a more interesting one, if possible, and so we ended up walking from Ziepniekkalns to Tiraine (which is, actually, very close)… Read More »Walking From Ziepniekkalns to Tiraine the Hard Way
Ziepniekkalns is a neighborhood in Riga. Situated on the outskirts of the city, it’s a place from where you can go on a nice walk in Riga. But don’t get me wrong — the neighborhood itself isn’t a good place for walking, the forest right next to it is. Consisting of mostly Soviet-built 10 story… Read More »Ziepniekkalns – Balozi – Ziepniekkalns Hike in Riga
