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Latvia Travel Guide
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Latvia here, from the Baltic Coast to the magnificent capital city of Riga.
latvia sights • riga tourism • ventspils tours • museum of occupation • sightseeing baltic states
Find all the information you need on traveling in and around Latvia here, from the Baltic Coast to the magnificent capital city of Riga.
latvia sights • riga tourism • ventspils tours • museum of occupation • sightseeing baltic states
Exploring Ventspils, Latvia
Ventspils is another Baltic Sea destination worth visiting. A small town in north-west Latvia, Ventspils offers tourists peace and attractive fountains and street art.
ventspils north-west latvia • baltic sea • castle of the livonian order • ostas street promenade • cow parade ventspils
Ventspils is another Baltic Sea destination worth visiting. A small town in north-west Latvia, Ventspils offers tourists peace and attractive fountains and street art.
ventspils north-west latvia • baltic sea • castle of the livonian order • ostas street promenade • cow parade ventspils
Musuem of Occupation of Latvia
As Latvia celebrates fifteen years of independence, we take a look at Riga's fascinating Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 1940-1991.
museum of the occupation of latvia 1940-1991 • soviet forces in latvia • nazi occupation latvia • riga museums • riga’s town hall square
As Latvia celebrates fifteen years of independence, we take a look at Riga's fascinating Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 1940-1991.
museum of the occupation of latvia 1940-1991 • soviet forces in latvia • nazi occupation latvia • riga museums • riga’s town hall square
Riga – Capital of Latvia
Riga, the lively capital of Latvia is just two and a half hours from London. The city looks set to join the growing list of Europe's most popular tourist destinations.
riga • latvia • st.marys dome cathedral • st.peters church • blackheads house
Riga, the lively capital of Latvia is just two and a half hours from London. The city looks set to join the growing list of Europe's most popular tourist destinations.
riga • latvia • st.marys dome cathedral • st.peters church • blackheads house
Armies, Smugglers, and Borders: Part I. The Old Days
It is a region long subject to foreign occupation. The end of its most recent term of subjugation was intricate to finalize, but now the Baltic region wants to welcome a new form of foreign military - NATO and the European Union.
baltic states • latvia • lithuania • estonia • baltic politics
It is a region long subject to foreign occupation. The end of its most recent term of subjugation was intricate to finalize, but now the Baltic region wants to welcome a new form of foreign military - NATO and the European Union.
baltic states • latvia • lithuania • estonia • baltic politics
Armies, Smugglers, and Borders: Part II. The Crackdown and the Coup
A year that began with a tense and classic Cold War standoff would end with grants of sovereignty and more coup plots.
baltic states • latvia • lithuania • estonia • vytautas landsbergis
A year that began with a tense and classic Cold War standoff would end with grants of sovereignty and more coup plots.
baltic states • latvia • lithuania • estonia • vytautas landsbergis
Books About The Baltics
Some great books to learn more about Baltic History
baltic • history • literature • historiography • latvia
Some great books to learn more about Baltic History
baltic • history • literature • historiography • latvia
Guide to Travel in the Baltics
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
travel to estonia • baltic sea tour • lithuania travel • curonian spit • ventspils latvia port
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
travel to estonia • baltic sea tour • lithuania travel • curonian spit • ventspils latvia port
How One City Changed The Fate Of Eastern Europe
The dispute between Poland and Lithuania over the city of Vilnius (Wilno)between the World Wars had a major impact on the international relations and future of the countries in the region.
history • vilnius • wilno • vilna • poland
The dispute between Poland and Lithuania over the city of Vilnius (Wilno)between the World Wars had a major impact on the international relations and future of the countries in the region.
history • vilnius • wilno • vilna • poland
Riga and the First Christmas Tree
Eastern European history is uncertain whether Riga, Latvia can be appropriately credited with the first decorated tree that started this Christmas tradition.
first christmas tree • latvia • riga • christmas traditions • martin luther
Eastern European history is uncertain whether Riga, Latvia can be appropriately credited with the first decorated tree that started this Christmas tradition.
first christmas tree • latvia • riga • christmas traditions • martin luther
The Baltic Cities
The major cities of the Baltic all important to their countries--but some are more important than others
baltic • cities • riga • kaunas • vilnius
The major cities of the Baltic all important to their countries--but some are more important than others
baltic • cities • riga • kaunas • vilnius
The Baltic Countries In World War II
When the Baltics were invaded by the Soviets, the Nazis and then the Soviets again, you know nothing good was going to come of it.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • ussr
When the Baltics were invaded by the Soviets, the Nazis and then the Soviets again, you know nothing good was going to come of it.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • ussr
The Baltic States Under Communism
For 50 years, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were part of the Soviet Union. But they weren't completely destroyed.
soviet • baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia
For 50 years, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were part of the Soviet Union. But they weren't completely destroyed.
soviet • baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia
The Latvian Legion
The Latvians fought with the SS during World War II, but are they bad people?
latvia
The Latvians fought with the SS during World War II, but are they bad people?
latvia
The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact And The Fourth Partition Of Poland
In 1939, Poland found itself divided again by its powerful neighbors. The Baltic States were secretly part of the deal--and proved to be trouble for their partitioners.
poland • molotov • ribbentrop • pact • estonia
In 1939, Poland found itself divided again by its powerful neighbors. The Baltic States were secretly part of the deal--and proved to be trouble for their partitioners.
poland • molotov • ribbentrop • pact • estonia
The Russification Of The Baltics
During Soviet rule, thousands of Russian-speakers settled in the Baltic states--with drastic demographic consequences.
russification • baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia
During Soviet rule, thousands of Russian-speakers settled in the Baltic states--with drastic demographic consequences.
russification • baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia
The Three (Or Four) Baltic Peoples
Why are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania called the "Baltic States"? Only two of them are linguistically and culturally Baltic. While the third country really isn't "Baltic," there did use to be a third Baltic people.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • finno-ugric
Why are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania called the "Baltic States"? Only two of them are linguistically and culturally Baltic. While the third country really isn't "Baltic," there did use to be a third Baltic people.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • finno-ugric
Armies, Smugglers, and Borders: Part V. Withdrawal Concludes; A New Era Begins
The Russian military departs, but the influence remains.
baltic states • russian military withdrawal • eu expansion • nato expansion
The Russian military departs, but the influence remains.
baltic states • russian military withdrawal • eu expansion • nato expansion
Armies, Smugglers, and Borders: Part III. Withdrawal Begins
The withdrawal process begins, the rules change, and after months of negotiating, the status quo prevails.
baltic states • latvia • lithuania • estonia • soviet troops in the baltic states
The withdrawal process begins, the rules change, and after months of negotiating, the status quo prevails.
baltic states • latvia • lithuania • estonia • soviet troops in the baltic states
The Baltic Germans
Beginning in the 1200s, the Germans held a dominant position in the Baltic region. Their economic and cultural power would only end in 1940.
baltic • german • livonia
Beginning in the 1200s, the Germans held a dominant position in the Baltic region. Their economic and cultural power would only end in 1940.
baltic • german • livonia
The Baltic States and Russia: Still Adversaries
The sixtieth anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day seems to re-open many old war wounds across the Continent.
sixtieth anniversary of ve day • russian victory day celebrations • baltic state eu integration
The sixtieth anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day seems to re-open many old war wounds across the Continent.
sixtieth anniversary of ve day • russian victory day celebrations • baltic state eu integration
Christmas In Eastern, Central and Northern Europe
Christmas traditions, markets, customs & more in this wonderful part of the world!
christmas • xmas • st. nick • advent • russia
Christmas traditions, markets, customs & more in this wonderful part of the world!
christmas • xmas • st. nick • advent • russia
Countries Covered at eeuroperussia
Definitions in Europe are tricky: check our list of 15 countries to see what you can expect to learn about at Eastern Europe and Russia Travel.
population eastern european nations • former yugoslavia states • baltic states estonia latvia lithuania • velvet divorce czech slovak • black sea coastline
Definitions in Europe are tricky: check our list of 15 countries to see what you can expect to learn about at Eastern Europe and Russia Travel.
population eastern european nations • former yugoslavia states • baltic states estonia latvia lithuania • velvet divorce czech slovak • black sea coastline
Eastern Europe opens up its borders
The Travelsleuth looks at the potential for tourism in Slovakia, Poland and other Eastern European States preparing to join the European Union in May, 2004.
britain • czech • republic • germany • austria
The Travelsleuth looks at the potential for tourism in Slovakia, Poland and other Eastern European States preparing to join the European Union in May, 2004.
britain • czech • republic • germany • austria
Richest EU Countries 2006 GDP
Germany is tops in GDP while Luxembourg leads in GDP per capita, but Eastern European countries including Latvia, Estonia & the Slovak Republic show the strongest gains.
richest eu countries 2006 gdp • wealthiest european nations • germany gross domestic product • world economy’s statistics • latvia
Germany is tops in GDP while Luxembourg leads in GDP per capita, but Eastern European countries including Latvia, Estonia & the Slovak Republic show the strongest gains.
richest eu countries 2006 gdp • wealthiest european nations • germany gross domestic product • world economy’s statistics • latvia
Welcome to the New Europe!
The Travelsleuth looks at the newly acceding States to the European Union and suggests visiting Slovakia now while prices are still cheap.
riga • tallin • vilnius • estonia • lithuania
The Travelsleuth looks at the newly acceding States to the European Union and suggests visiting Slovakia now while prices are still cheap.
riga • tallin • vilnius • estonia • lithuania
Economic Recovery Linked to Political Reform
Freedom House findings show that countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are better off, the more they adopt democracy and the free market.
Freedom House findings show that countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are better off, the more they adopt democracy and the free market.
A Guide To Viking Pirate and Pagan/Folk Metal
Viking pirate and pagan ways have influenced many metal bands and could also be classed as battle metal. This is a rough guide to the bands and scenes involved.
pagan metal • viking metal • pirate metal • folk metal • running wild
Viking pirate and pagan ways have influenced many metal bands and could also be classed as battle metal. This is a rough guide to the bands and scenes involved.
pagan metal • viking metal • pirate metal • folk metal • running wild
British & European Budget Airlines
Fly cheap with Ryanair, Easyjet and Bmibaby to cities such as Rome, Malaga, Madrid, Frankfurt, Bremen, Dublin, Cork, Faro, Paris, Lisbon, Geneva, Berlin and Prague.
european budget airlines • cheap flights • uk airports • bmibaby perpignan • easyjet madrid
Fly cheap with Ryanair, Easyjet and Bmibaby to cities such as Rome, Malaga, Madrid, Frankfurt, Bremen, Dublin, Cork, Faro, Paris, Lisbon, Geneva, Berlin and Prague.
european budget airlines • cheap flights • uk airports • bmibaby perpignan • easyjet madrid
European Championship Results
Further qualification games for next summer's competition: England fall behind but Poland,Germany, Czech Republic, France,Greece,Croatia and Romania make further progress
european championships • england • estonia • croatia • russia
Further qualification games for next summer's competition: England fall behind but Poland,Germany, Czech Republic, France,Greece,Croatia and Romania make further progress
european championships • england • estonia • croatia • russia
Richest GDP Countries 2006
America's economy is still tops in terms of GDP & GDP per capita, but other countries including China, India & Russia continue to show strong gains.
richest gdp countries 2006 • world’s wealthiest & fastest-growing gdp • fastest gdp growth per capita • u.s. trade deficit • china gdp
America's economy is still tops in terms of GDP & GDP per capita, but other countries including China, India & Russia continue to show strong gains.
richest gdp countries 2006 • world’s wealthiest & fastest-growing gdp • fastest gdp growth per capita • u.s. trade deficit • china gdp
To the Baltic with Bob by Griff Rhys Jones
Griff Rhys Jones shows both his comic and writing skills in this story of four months and three thousand miles sailing in and around the Baltic and North East Europe.
to the baltic with bob • sailing • yachting journey • nordic travel • finnish archipalgo
Griff Rhys Jones shows both his comic and writing skills in this story of four months and three thousand miles sailing in and around the Baltic and North East Europe.
to the baltic with bob • sailing • yachting journey • nordic travel • finnish archipalgo
East Europe and Russia Resources
Reading local English-language and ex-pat newspapers is the perfect way to prepare for travels in Eastern Europe and to keep up with the culture.
prague daily monitor • prague post • slovak spectator • bulgarian post • nacional newspaper croatia
Reading local English-language and ex-pat newspapers is the perfect way to prepare for travels in Eastern Europe and to keep up with the culture.
prague daily monitor • prague post • slovak spectator • bulgarian post • nacional newspaper croatia
Xmas Around the World, MSI Chicago
Christmas Around the World Spirit of Travel is a colorful ethnic display of holiday trees, model trains, airplanes and train locomotives.
christmas around the world • chicago christmas • museum of science and industry • ehtnic festivals • xmas trees
Christmas Around the World Spirit of Travel is a colorful ethnic display of holiday trees, model trains, airplanes and train locomotives.
christmas around the world • chicago christmas • museum of science and industry • ehtnic festivals • xmas trees
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Poland and Lithuania have a shared history that goes back to the 14th century. This has had both positive and negative consequences for Lithuania.
poland • lithuania • commonwealth
Poland and Lithuania have a shared history that goes back to the 14th century. This has had both positive and negative consequences for Lithuania.
poland • lithuania • commonwealth
Richest EU Countries
Quick, can you name the 10 richest members from the 25 European Union nations? How about 6 countries waiting to join the EU?
european union gnp per capita • eu gnp per capita • richest european union countries • poorest european union countries • richest european union nations
Quick, can you name the 10 richest members from the 25 European Union nations? How about 6 countries waiting to join the EU?
european union gnp per capita • eu gnp per capita • richest european union countries • poorest european union countries • richest european union nations
Cheap Flights To Glasgow Prestwick
Low cost carriers such as Ryanair, Wizzair and Flythomascook.com offer direct routes from Rome, Paris, Frankfurt, Riga and Stockholm - often at bargain prices.
cheap flight • budget airline • glasgow prestwick • scotland airport • low cost carrier
Low cost carriers such as Ryanair, Wizzair and Flythomascook.com offer direct routes from Rome, Paris, Frankfurt, Riga and Stockholm - often at bargain prices.
cheap flight • budget airline • glasgow prestwick • scotland airport • low cost carrier
Cheap Flights to Helsinki, Finland
Travel at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Air Berlin, Germanwings, Clickair and Air Baltic - to the Finnish capital from Spain, Italy, Germany & Sweden.
helsinki finland • cheap flights • budget airlines • low cost carriers • direct route
Travel at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Air Berlin, Germanwings, Clickair and Air Baltic - to the Finnish capital from Spain, Italy, Germany & Sweden.
helsinki finland • cheap flights • budget airlines • low cost carriers • direct route
Cheap Flights To Istanbul, Turkey
Low cost carriers such as Germanwings and Hapag Lloyd Express now fly to the only city in both Europe and Asia from England, Germany, France, Latvia and Austria.
cheap flights • budget airlines • istanbul turkey • low cost carrier • condor offers
Low cost carriers such as Germanwings and Hapag Lloyd Express now fly to the only city in both Europe and Asia from England, Germany, France, Latvia and Austria.
cheap flights • budget airlines • istanbul turkey • low cost carrier • condor offers
U.S. Students Math Knowledge
nationalstandardizedtesting,NAEP,
nationalstandardizedtesting • naep • programforstudentassessment • curriculumstndards • highqualityteaching
nationalstandardizedtesting,NAEP,
nationalstandardizedtesting • naep • programforstudentassessment • curriculumstndards • highqualityteaching
The New Europe: Larger, Stronger, or Just More Confused?
EU enlargement is a sure thing, but is anybody really prepared to accept it or capable of organizing it?
eu enlargemnt • eu applicant states • european expansion
EU enlargement is a sure thing, but is anybody really prepared to accept it or capable of organizing it?
eu enlargemnt • eu applicant states • european expansion
Top Car Markets in Europe in 2007
New passenger car registrations in 2007 in the European Union and EFTA countries show a flat automobile market in Western Europe but continued growth in Eastern Europe.
top selling cars in europe 2007 • european union new car registration • automobile market • passenger car market europe • european car sales statistics
New passenger car registrations in 2007 in the European Union and EFTA countries show a flat automobile market in Western Europe but continued growth in Eastern Europe.
top selling cars in europe 2007 • european union new car registration • automobile market • passenger car market europe • european car sales statistics
An Offer I Couldn't Refuse
After having been honored with being named a godfather recently, I share my investigations into the concept of godparents. I ponder my role as I share the traditions and roles of the godparents in a child's life.
godfather • godfather • godparent • godmother • nichel
After having been honored with being named a godfather recently, I share my investigations into the concept of godparents. I ponder my role as I share the traditions and roles of the godparents in a child's life.
godfather • godfather • godparent • godmother • nichel
US Air Combat Losses to the USSR
Between 1950 and 1970 there were a score of US military aircraft shot down by the military of the Soviet Union in undeclared war.
us navy pb4y-2 privateer was shot down • soviet lavochkin la-11 fighter • general fyodor shinkarenko • rb-45c tornado • mikoyan-gurevich (mig)
Between 1950 and 1970 there were a score of US military aircraft shot down by the military of the Soviet Union in undeclared war.
us navy pb4y-2 privateer was shot down • soviet lavochkin la-11 fighter • general fyodor shinkarenko • rb-45c tornado • mikoyan-gurevich (mig)
Baltic Amber
Amber is one of Eastern Europe's most popular semi-precious stones. Made of tree resin, it has been a coveted object of trade as well as part of a lost treasure.
amber • baltic amber • amber room • amber road • tree resin
Amber is one of Eastern Europe's most popular semi-precious stones. Made of tree resin, it has been a coveted object of trade as well as part of a lost treasure.
amber • baltic amber • amber room • amber road • tree resin
On the Edge in Narva
The Baltic state of Estonia still has the Russian influence of its days in the USSR - and if you visit a border town like Narva, the presence of Russia is even clearer.
narva russian estonian border • eastern towns of estonia • bus to st petersburg • narva river • narva castle
The Baltic state of Estonia still has the Russian influence of its days in the USSR - and if you visit a border town like Narva, the presence of Russia is even clearer.
narva russian estonian border • eastern towns of estonia • bus to st petersburg • narva river • narva castle
Tourist Board Resource List
Official tourist board websites can be valuable resources when researching and planning a trip in Eastern Europe.
tourist board websites • eastern europe official websites • tourist information centers • eastern europe tourist boards • mediterranean as it once was
Official tourist board websites can be valuable resources when researching and planning a trip in Eastern Europe.
tourist board websites • eastern europe official websites • tourist information centers • eastern europe tourist boards • mediterranean as it once was
Armies, Smugglers, and Borders: Part IV. The Process Continues
More contradictions, schedule changes, whining, and bickering drag the withdrawals process to an infinite halt.
soviet troop withdrawals • the baltic states • soviet troops in the baltic states
More contradictions, schedule changes, whining, and bickering drag the withdrawals process to an infinite halt.
soviet troop withdrawals • the baltic states • soviet troops in the baltic states
The Reforms of the Peter the Great
Brief review of the great Reforms under Peter's control
peter the great • baltic sea • livonia • synod • saint-peterburg
Brief review of the great Reforms under Peter's control
peter the great • baltic sea • livonia • synod • saint-peterburg
Bradt’s Baltic Capitals Guide
If you're planning a city tour of the Baltic States, and a quick stop in neighboring Kaliningrad, Bradt's Baltic Capitals guide could be an ideal companion.
bradt baltic capitals • guidebook vilnius riga tallinn • kaliningrad tourist information • koenigsberg guide • hilary bradt publishing
If you're planning a city tour of the Baltic States, and a quick stop in neighboring Kaliningrad, Bradt's Baltic Capitals guide could be an ideal companion.
bradt baltic capitals • guidebook vilnius riga tallinn • kaliningrad tourist information • koenigsberg guide • hilary bradt publishing
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