Weekend Trip to Liverpool
Use my detailed guide to Liverpool’s major sites and attractions to help you plan your weekend trip to this interesting city.
2 Week Self-Drive Holiday Itinerary Latvia
Use this 2 week self-drive itinerary to plan your holiday to the stunning country of Latvia. Explore historic castles and towns, sunbathe on the white sandy beaches, hike the forests and wetlands, and swim in the crystal clear rivers.
Two Days in Latvia’s Capital City of Rīga – What to See and Do
Rīga is a large sprawling city where a third of Latvia’s population lives. The city lies on the Gulf of Rīga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. Rīga features a UNESCO World Heritage historic city centre with stunning Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture as well as rustic 19th century wooden architecture.
What to See and Do in and Around Latvia’s Seaside Resort of Jūrmala
Jūrmala is Latvia’s most popular coastal resort thanks to its close proximity to Riga the capital city. As well as a stunning coastline with fine, white sandy beaches that stretches for miles, beautiful traditional wooden buildings in Art Nouveau style, and Ķemeri National Park with its scenic bog walk.
Visiting the Charming Latvian Town of Kuldiga
Latvia’s charming medieval village of Kuldiga is a popular tourist destination featuring wonderful historic buildings, sand caves, and the widest waterfall in Europe that you can both walk across and swim in.
Visiting the Wild Horses and Auroxen in Pape Nature Park Latvia
Located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Pape boasts a beautiful and peaceful sandy coastline, a historic fishing village, lots of hiking paths, and a lagoon lake reserve with wild auroxen and horses.
A Guide to Visiting Bauska Castle and Rundale Palace in Latvia
Guide to exploring Latvia’s wonderful historic sites including Bauska Castle built in the 15th century by the Livonian branch Teutonic Knights and the nearby Rundale Palace, built by the Duke of Courland.
How to Spend a Day in the Historic Town of Cēsis
The Latvian town of Cēsis is rich in history and has much to explore including a historic old town, medieval castle, and beautiful hiking trails through the forest and riverside.
What to See and Do in Sigulda, Gauja National Park
Sigulda is a short drive from Riga and is set in the stunning Gauja National Park. It’s considered Latvia’s outdoor adventure capital with lots of activities to enjoy including hiking, bobsledding, and zip lining. It is also rich in history with castles and ruins to explore.
How to Spend an Afternoon in Sibiu Romania
The small historic city of Sibiu was built in the 12th century by German settlers known as Transylvanian Saxons. It was one of the largest and wealthiest of the seven walled citadels, so there are many impressive Germanic buildings to see as well as city walls.