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Travel Shooter
Blog: Trail of Ants - 24 August 2010
I had a whole post, buffed and polished for today. It’s full of good advice and hearty opinion, which will help us all look after ourselves while on the road. I made a coffee, swilled it around my mouth, then gargled a little bit before delving around a few travel blogs. A rush of blood [...]Travel Shooter is a post from Trail of Ants.
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“Stalin’s Birthday Cake,” Riga, Latvia.
Blog: UnpoppedCollar - 19 July 2010
“Stalin’s Birthday Cake,” Riga, Latvia.
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Day 150: Baltic Summer
Blog: Diaries of a Vagabonding Couple - 9 July 2010
A fairy tale red castle bathing under the summer sun in Trakai, Lithuania Almost feels like Slovenia 2005 - Beautiful summer sun, beer and flip flops. We're in Vilnius, Lithuania.. Didn't think we'd be here right now but here we are. We had a tough time deciding where to go following Germany's loss in the world cup. Berlin was within easy reach to hit up and watch the finals there but guess
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Lady in Latvia
Blog: A Lady in London - 1 February 2010
Five minutes ago I got caught in a sudden flurry of raindrops outside my hotel in Riga. Two hours ago it was sunny and gorgeous outside, and as I write this, the clouds are parting and the rain has almost stopped.
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Blog: Send The Bugger Back - 15 August 2009
Eurolines just printed off the bus ticket I’d bought online and I’m now on my way to Lithuania, all surprisingly easy and efficient. It was 15 Euros which isn’t bad for a just over 4 hour trip. I had a few remaining Lats to get rid of so was buying a plethora of different snacks [...]
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Monster Kill
Blog: Send The Bugger Back - 13 August 2009
So very very tired. This is quite a fun hostel but it’s not a very conducive evironment for the act of sleeping. In my room there is a big fat French couple who snore like walruses, an exhibitionist Finnish couple who keep falling out of bed drunk while completely naked and a Japanese fella (that [...]
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TGI Thursday
Blog: Send The Bugger Back - 13 August 2009
My flight from Berlin to Riga was straight forward enough and I found the hostel without issue once I’d touched down on Latvian ground. All good. The hostel give you a free beer on check-in which is a nice touch. Though I’m going to hold judgement on the place yet as I’ve a couple of [...]
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Things To Do and Food To Try in Riga, Latvia
Blog: Brilliant Tips Travel Blog - 16 July 2009
In a very short period of time, Latvia’s capital city, Riga, has shaken off a half century of communist rule and has established itself as a cosmopolitan city rich in history, culture and diverse entertainment. Resting on the Daugava River, the city is a living museum of architectural eras. It is particularly famous for its Art Nouveau heritage with many fine examples dotted around town. The best way to take it all in is to take a walk around town with a local guide or simply stumble upon some of ...
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