In November, I planned a trip to explore an underrated part of Europe: the Baltics. I did a loop covering Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden and Copenhagen in three weeks without a single flight! I went from capital to capitol by bus, train and ferry. Here’s my full 3- week Baltic itinerary. … More 3 Weeks in the Baltics Itinerary
2019 was once again a great travel year for me. I traveled to 15 countries, of which 6 I had visited previously. People often ask me about my favorite destinations, but with so many places to choose from, picking just one is really hard. Each place I go has so much to offer. So to reflect on the past year on travel and hopefully inspire you for your next trip, these are my favorite places I visited in 2019: … More My Favorite Places I Visited in 2019
As it turns out, Latvian cuisine is right up my alley. It’s like a mix of Eastern and Central European cooking, with Russian and Nordic influences. And although it is mostly meat and fish based, there are also plenty of delicious vegetarian options. I had a great time exploring the food scene in Riga, both on the Live Riga food tour and on my own. These were my favorite dishes and the best things to eat in Riga: … More The Best Things to Eat in Riga
I’m so glad the first #WITSEurope gave me the perfect excuse to explore a new city: Riga. Between the beautiful architecture, delicious food and rich culture, I don’t know what I loved more. But I managed to sum up a few of my favorite things to do in Riga in this post. … More The Best Things to Do in Riga