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Weekend Trip to Liverpool
5 Jan 2020

Weekend Trip to Liverpool

by Colleen | posted in: EUROPE, UNITED KINGDOM | 0

Use my detailed guide to Liverpool’s major sites and attractions to help you plan your weekend trip to this interesting city.

England
2 Week Self-Drive Holiday Itinerary Latvia
4 Jan 2020

2 Week Self-Drive Holiday Itinerary Latvia

by Colleen | posted in: EUROPE, LATVIA, TRAVEL | 0

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
23 Dec 2019

Two Days in Latvia’s Capital City of Rīga – What to See and Do

by Colleen | posted in: EUROPE, LATVIA, TRAVEL | 0

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.

Latvia
What to See and Do in and Around Latvia’s Seaside Resort of Jūrmala
27 Nov 2019

What to See and Do in and Around Latvia’s Seaside Resort of Jūrmala

by Colleen | posted in: EUROPE, LATVIA, TRAVEL | 0

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.

Latvia
Visiting the Charming Latvian Town of Kuldiga
25 Oct 2019

Visiting the Charming Latvian Town of Kuldiga

by Colleen | posted in: EUROPE, LATVIA, TRAVEL | 0

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.

Latvia
Visiting the Wild Horses and Auroxen in Pape Nature Park Latvia
18 Oct 2019

Visiting the Wild Horses and Auroxen in Pape Nature Park Latvia

by Colleen | posted in: EUROPE, LATVIA, TRAVEL | 0

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.

Horses, Latvia
A Guide to Visiting Bauska Castle and Rundale Palace in Latvia
13 Oct 2019

A Guide to Visiting Bauska Castle and Rundale Palace in Latvia

by Colleen | posted in: EUROPE, LATVIA, TRAVEL | 0

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.

Castle, Latvia, Palace
How to Spend a Day in the Historic Town of Cēsis
20 Sep 2019

How to Spend a Day in the Historic Town of Cēsis

by Colleen | posted in: EUROPE, LATVIA, TRAVEL | 0

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.

Castle, Latvia
What to See and Do in Sigulda, Gauja National Park
18 Sep 2019

What to See and Do in Sigulda, Gauja National Park

by Colleen | posted in: EUROPE, LATVIA, TRAVEL | 0

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.

Castle, Latvia
How to Spend an Afternoon in Sibiu Romania
10 Sep 2019

How to Spend an Afternoon in Sibiu Romania

by Colleen | posted in: EUROPE, ROMANIA, TRAVEL | 0

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.

Romania, Transylvania

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