Blog Archives - Baltic Nature Travel

02Sep

Self-Drive Tours in the Baltics

Self-Drive Tours in the Baltics: Why It’s the Best Way to Travel? Text and photos: Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigakalvaphotography.com Are you planning to visit Lithuania, Latvia, or Estonia, small but very charming countries located along the coast of the Baltic Sea? We can assure you that self-drive tours in the Baltics are the best way to

18Aug

Best Hikes in Europe

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Gauja National Park: One of the Best Hiking Destinations in Europe Text and photos: Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigakalvaphotography.com Have you ever heard of the Gauja National Park? Most likely not, but then you have missed out on one of the best hiking destinations in Europe where one can wander around for days or even weeks, still

15Jun

Cēsis

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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

01May

The mud resort town

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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

16Apr

Kuldīga: a Perfect Place for Romantics

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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

19Oct

Top 5 cities in Latvia

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Top 5 cities in Latvia: a guide through the highlights Text by Valdis Čeičs, photos by Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigakalvaphotography.com Riga On the top 5 cities in Latvia the first is Riga. The legend says ‘Riga is never ready!’, and in some way it is true. Being the largest city in the Baltics, its looks are

04Jun

Baltics snacks for hiking

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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

23Apr

How to find the best hiking route in the Baltics

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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

23Apr

Tours private vs group

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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

23Apr

Best kayaking destinations in the Baltics

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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