I was in Riga in the middle of winter when the sun was setting at about 3 o’clock on a frigid day. As I walked along the cobble stones sidewalks the sunset caught my eyes and I briefly warmed myself and enjoyed the sight of the rays brightening the alleys. After that? I quickly […]
January in Riga
I had finally arrived in Riga after a scenic four hour bus ride from Tallinn. I had been traveling for three weeks and was eager to see everything I had heard about the old town Capitol of Latvia. Riga is famed for its old world charm, beautiful architecture and to some, beautiful women. Upon arrival […]
Getting from Tallinn to Riga
The railroads are not yet up to snuff to efficiently travel from Tallinn to Riga. Your best choice is to take the bus. Multiple lines operate this route. If you are staying in Tallinn’s Old Town you can either take a bus from the ferry terminal or the Tallinn bus station. There are more departures […]