Riga Latvia: Our Favorite Dinner Spot with a Tasting Menu
Our favorite meal of the year came from a restaurant in Riga, Latvia, and after our experience we weren’t surprised to find out it’s in the Michelin Guide.
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Is Malaga Worth a Trip? Here’s How We Spent a Week on Spain’s Costa del Sol
The authors share their experiences in Málaga and Benalmádena, emphasizing their enjoyment of Andalusian culture and relaxation by the beach. They recommend three nights in Málaga’s historical center, a flamenco show, and a culinary tour, followed by four nights in Benalmádena, featuring a private boat ride and local dining.
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How to Visit 4 European Countries in a Week Without Over Packing Your Itinerary
When you’re short on time, you might want to survey a few countries, explore their unique cultures and history, and decide where you want to take a deeper dive later. Here’s how we made it easy.
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How to Book a Paris Trip Using Capital One Venture Points
Booking a solo trip to Paris with credit card points is more realistic than most people think. In this guide, we walk through exactly how to use a Capital One Venture sign-up bonus to cover flights and accommodations – including a realistic breakdown of three different budget scenarios and what each one actually costs in points.
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Which Baltic Capital Should You Visit? Tallinn, Riga, or Vilnius?
One thing that was really surprising about our recent trip to the Baltic region was the unique aspects of each capital city. We visited Tallinn (Estonia), Riga (Latvia), and Vilnius (Lithuania) – and each one had its own charm. So which one was the best? While we think all three are worth visiting, we know you might only have time to visit one or two….
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Vilnius in a Day: Best Things to Do in Lithuania’s Capital
Is one day in Vilnius enough? We had to choose between spending more time in Latvia or heading down to Lithuania for only one night, and we’re so glad we decided to explore the magic of Vilnius. This guide lays out the best things to do in Vilnius in a day, from the artist quarter to a lakeside castle to an elegant dinner showcasing local…
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Helsinki in a Day: Your Perfect Itinerary for Finland’s Capital
Finland’s capital offers amazing sea views, green spaces, interesting architecture, historic landmarks, Nordic cuisine, and more. There’s a lot to see and do in Helsinki, but if you’re short on time, we’ll give you the perfect itinerary to enjoy a full day in the heart of the city from the time you wake until you’re ready to crash. Note that all of these spots are…
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Riga Latvia: 10 Amazing Things to See and Do
Latvia’s capital is the largest city in the Baltics and is known for its medieval old town, art nouveau buildings, gorgeous parks, top-notch restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. We had such a great time in Riga and want to share with you our favorite things we did on a short trip to this beautiful city where we celebrated our 10-year anniversary. 1. Explore Old Town Riga’s…
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How to Get Around the Baltics
We recently wrapped up an amazing adventure exploring the capital cities of the Baltics: Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; and Vilnius, Lithuania. We had so much fun on this trip and were amazed at how beautiful each city was and how different they were from each other. The food, the historic old towns, the lovely people we met along the way — everything was fantastic. We…
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Tallinn Estonia: 7 Top Places to Eat and Drink
The capital of Estonia is like a storybook setting with its medieval-themed old town — and it also has a vibrant art scene and tech culture with lots of modern flair. We fell in love with Tallinn and think you probably will, too. Here are the top places we ate or grabbed a drink on our trip to this Baltic town. We’re real travelers posting…
