Travel ideas Archives - Baltic Nature Travel

28May

Hiking adventure around Riga

Hiking adventure around RigaPrivate tourHiking adventure around Riga10 days / 9 nightsLatviaRigaProgram DAY 1: ARRIVAL Arrival in Riga. Optional transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Riga DAY 2: MANGALSALA - JAUNCIEMS Your journey around Riga begins with a visit to Mangalsala Breakwater, a scenic spot where the Daugava River slowly flows into

05Mar

Wildlife watching in Estonia

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Wildlife watching in Estonia Text by Tõnis Tamme, photos by Solveiga Kalva, Phil Gould, Gery Saarep and Hans Markus Antson Estonia, though small in size, is one of the most nature-rich countries in Europe. Nearly half of the land is covered by forests, while extensive bogs, lakes, rivers and meadows create a mosaic of habitats

16Jul

Best Restaurants in the Baltics

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Traditional Food and the Best Restaurants in the Baltics Text and photos by Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigaspiedzivojumi.lv Traditional food in the Baltic countries – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – reflects a deep connection to the land, the seasons, and centuries of adaptation to both nature and history. Rooted in agrarian lifestyles, Baltic cuisine has long emphasized

27May

Baltic Road Trip

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A Self-Drive Baltic Road Trip: Your Perfect Laid-Back Holidays Text and photos by Solveiga Kaļva, www.solveigaspiedzivojumi.lv There is something about the Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – that calls to the curious traveler. They are not the most popular destinations in Europe, nor do they make promises of grandeur like France or Italy.

02Sep

Self-Drive Tours in the Baltics

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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? And that it offers one of the best hikes in Europe? Most likely not, but then you have missed out on one of the best hiking destinations in Europe

17May

Baltic Forest Hiking

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Baltic Forest HikingBaltic Forest Hiking TrailDiscover the diversity of the Baltics The Baltic Forest Hiking Forest Trail is a part of the European long-distance hiking route E11. The route E11 goes as follows: Scheveningen (NL) – Osnabrück (D) – Potsdam (D) – Poznan (PL) – Ogrodniki (PL) – Kaunas (LT) – Riga (LV) – Tallinn (EE).

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

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

20Nov

Coastal Hiking

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Coastal HikingBaltic Coastal HikingDiscover the seaside The Baltic Coastal Hiking Route is part of the European long-distance path E9. The E9 route runs from Cape St. Vincent in Portugal to Narva-Jõesuu in Estonia where the Narva River flows into the Gulf of Finland. The hiking route starts at the Lithuanian-Latvian border in the village of