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Cēsis Text by Valdis Čeičs, photos by Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigakalvaphotography.com Cēsis The third oldest town in Latvia, and it has kept its medieval spirit until today. It attracts tourists with lovely streets and the medieval castle ruins which you can explore in a candle light. In order to see a great view of the whole

The splendour of sulfur water and mud resort town Text by Valdis Čeičs and photos by Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigaspiedzivojumi.lv The Ķemeri mud resort town history is tangled with the sulfur water that makes the town what it is nowadays. The name Ķemeri first time is mentioned in the 16th century. A household “Kemmeru” on the

Kuldīga: a Perfect Place for Romantics Text by Valdis Čeičs and Solveiga Kaļva Photos by Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigakalvaphotography.com Kuldīga is one of the most romantic towns in Latvia with wonderful cobblestone streets, lovely houses and red-tile roofs. As the Alekšupīte River circles around the old town, many travelers compare Kuldīga to Venice. Kuldīga is a

The best snacks for hiking in the Baltics Text by Valdis Čeičs and photos by Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigakalvaphotography.com Have you ever wondered what to take for your meal on a hike? If you are in the Baltics and you are having this question, then in this article you can find some ideas and explanations why

How to find the best hiking route in the Baltics Text by Valdis Čeičs,  photos by Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigakalvaphotography.com How to find the best hiking route in the Baltics? Hiking routes in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are unknown to many hikers from Europe and overseas. In this article, I explain how to find the best

Guided hiking tours: private vs group Text by Valdis Čeičs, photos by Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigakalvaphotography.com A hike led by a person who is familiar with the area, route, and sights and knows how to get to the site is what characterizes a guided hiking tour organized by a tour operator. In this article, I share

Best kayaking destinations in the Baltics Text by Valdis Čeičs Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia offer a rich variety of water bodies like the Baltic Sea, rivers and lakes which you can enjoy kayaking solo, with friends or family. In this article, I share my favorite kayaking destinations and a few tips at the end. The

Desolate and Meditative 46 km along the Baltic Sea: Coastal Hiking from Pāvilosta to Užava, Latvia Text and photos by Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigaspiedzivojumi.lv I have hiked the entire Latvian coastline of the Baltic Sea, about 500 km, and I can say with certainty – the route from Pāvilosta to Užava is the most desolate part