Latvia
A tapestry of sea, lakes and woods, Latvia is best described as a vast, unspoilt parkland with just one real city – its cosmopolitan capital, Rīga. The country might be small, but the amount of personal space it provides is enormous. You can always secure a chunk of pristine nature all for yourself, be it for trekking, cycling or dreaming away on a white-sand beach amid pine-covered dunes.
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- Lonely Planet Editors | May 6, 2025The 15 Best Things to Do in Latvia
- Daniel James Clarke | Jul 18, 2024A First-Time Guide to Latvia
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