Things we learned:
Currency: Lat (1 Lat=$1.75 USD)
Places Visited: Ventspils, Kolka, Riga
Venspils (and Latvia in general) is a great place for families and recreational activities.
Internet is everywhere including pay phones and bus stations.
In Kolka, it seemed as if there were only 2 cafes/restaurants and 2 hotels. Our advice is to skip it unless you have a car and can stay in another town. Additionally, bring mosquito repellent as there are tons of nasty mosquitoes here. During the Soviet era, Cape Kolka used to be a restricted Russian military zone. You can still see the ruins when walking near the beach.
There are assigned seats on buses.
It is cheaper to purchase train/bus tickets on the day of departure.
Riga is known for its art nouveau so keep eyes upward so that you don’t miss all the decorative flair that make buildings unique here.
Deenaree´s list…
- Food: Dark rye bread
- Experience: Beach day in Ventspils
- Something to remember: Riga is one cool city!
Ben´s list…
- Food: The moistest potatoes I’ve ever eaten!
- Experience: Seeing the amazing array of Art Nouveau buildings in Riga
- Something to remember: Reaching the northernmost I ever have in my life at Cape Kolka