I just went there for the first time myself, and I too, had a great experience. It's always amplified when it's the ancestral homeland too. That's not the case for me, but I've had that experience in Austria. If you're interested on a complete outsider's take, I wrote about my impressions.
You transported me to Riga and I agree with Kaz - you are a born writer. Cannot wait for more journeys you are embarking on. Keep it up - it's my "Feel Good" moment when I read your blog
Wow. That was a masterclass in the travel blog genre. Combining powerful word pictures, he searches for the essence in each place and shows us the view - infused with his Aussie humour. I feel like I am on the journey with him. Michael is a born writer and I always look forward to reading his stories.
I just went there for the first time myself, and I too, had a great experience. It's always amplified when it's the ancestral homeland too. That's not the case for me, but I've had that experience in Austria. If you're interested on a complete outsider's take, I wrote about my impressions.
https://expatriarch.substack.com/p/latvia-the-land-of-giants?utm_source=%2Fsearch%2Flatvia&utm_medium=reader2
Thank you for sharing! Glad you had a great experience - it's certainly still underrated. I look forward to following along with your journey.
I'll confess, I went to Vilnius afterward, and I find Riga to be more pleasant. Of course, weather may have been a factor.
You transported me to Riga and I agree with Kaz - you are a born writer. Cannot wait for more journeys you are embarking on. Keep it up - it's my "Feel Good" moment when I read your blog
Thank you Di, very nice to hear 😍
Wow. That was a masterclass in the travel blog genre. Combining powerful word pictures, he searches for the essence in each place and shows us the view - infused with his Aussie humour. I feel like I am on the journey with him. Michael is a born writer and I always look forward to reading his stories.
Thank you Kaz - very glad you enjoyed the story. Stay tuned for the Riga travel guide with all of the places to eat, drink and stay!