I’ve visited Riga 3 times now – love it! If you have been thinking of visiting Riga but wondering if it’s expensive then read on to check out my experience and costs when visiting. (The short answer is I found it good value!) Recommended Reading Is Riga Expensive to Visit? Having visited Riga 3 times in the space of around 10 years now I can say that I found Riga to be good value each time. One of my stays was with a tour group but the other two stays were for personal trips. Here is an overview of the… Read More »🇱🇻 Is Riga Expensive? Find Out My Experience

I’ve visited Riga 3 times now – love it! Are you thinking of going to Riga? Wondering how to get to Riga from the UK? Here are the details of how to get there from the UK either by flying, going by train or by bus. Recommended Reading How to Get to Riga from the UK – Direct Flights It is easy to reach Riga from the UK thanks to a number of direct flights being available. The flight time is around 2.5 hours depending which airport you fly from. There are direct flights from; Costs are generally reasonable. At… Read More »🇱🇻 How to Get to Riga from the UK – By Air, Train or Bus

I’ve visited Riga 3 times now – love it! Thinking of visiting Riga and wondering if it’s safe. Well check out all you need to know, plus my experience of visiting with a group and as a solo female traveller, and on a trip myself. Recommended Reading Is Riga Safe? – Riga and London Compared Riga overall is a safe city to visit, particularly in the main areas that visitors are likely to go. When compared with London all the metrics are low or moderate, except bribery and corruption. People report feeling very comfortable walking alone during the daytime and… Read More »🇱🇻 Is Riga Safe? Find The Details Here

Riga, Latvia Radisson Blu Riga – What I Loved Wonderful views over the park. Great location in the city centre. Public transport on the doorstep. Lots of places to eat all around. Great food in the hotel. Spa looked amazing. Radisson Blu Riga Professional Traveller Review I stayed at this hotel when on a group tour. It was easy to walk everywhere from this hotel. The rooms were well equipped, the food was amazing with a great buffet breakfast. Request park view rooms if want the best views. Recommended Reading Radisson Blu Latvija Riga Radisson Blu Riga As I was… Read More »🇱🇻 My Review of the Radisson Blu Riga Inc What’s Nearby

I’ve visited Riga 3 times now and I love it! I’m lucky enough to have visited Riga a couple of times. The first time I visited I was taking a group on a tour through the Baltic States. We stayed for 2 nights in Riga. I was able to explore the city and knew it wouldn’t be too long before I was back. I went back for a short trip on my own and in January 2023 took my nephew for his first overseas trip there. If you wondering ‘Is Riga Worth Visiting?’ this post should help you answer that… Read More »🇱🇻 Is Riga Worth Visiting? – Yes Absolutely and Here’s Why

I’ve visited Riga 3 times now – love it! Wondering where to stay in Riga? There are lots of great hotels to choose from – in the old town, across the river or outside of the city centre itself. Check out this guide and find your perfect stay from these hotels in Riga. Recommended Reading Wondering Where to Stay in Riga? Where to Stay Riga Airport Hotels If you need to stay close to the airport then you have two choices – the Sky High Hotel or the Hampton by Hilton. Where to Stay in Riga Sky High Hotel This… Read More »🇱🇻 Where to Stay in Riga – My Handpicked Hotel Selection

I’ve been to Riga 3 times now – love it! Planning on visiting Riga? You should – it’s amazing! Read on for some ideas of things to do in Riga, including a couple of free and a couple of paid options. There are also a couple of restaurant recommendations too. Riga public transport is great value so keep reading to find out how to use it to get around. Recommended Reading What to Do in Riga – My Favourite 3 Things KGB Building Riga The KGB Building is located in a building called The Corner House. It is around a… Read More »🇱🇻 What To Do in Riga – My Top 4 Favourite Experiences

Riga is a fantastic place to visit. It’s easy to get to, affordable and has lots of attractions. There is everything from great museums to interesting architecture and the largest food market in Europe. A Riga weekend break is achievable and affordable with great flight connections from the UK but it’s also a good spot for a longer holiday if you want to explore further afield. Read on for everything you need to know about visiting and to help you plan your Riga city break. (My Riga city break review is based on 3 trips to this lovely city.) Riga… Read More »🇱🇻 Riga City Break Review – All You Need to Plan Your Visit