Skrunda Cultural Center
Right, I just made this name - Skrunda Cultural Center what is a direct translation from Latvian Skrundas Kultūras Centrs. I wouldn't probably mention this place on my blog, but since lately I have…
Travel
The Travel section is a collection of notes and observations from frequent trips across different countries and regions.
I travel regularly and document what I see along the way — from infrastructure and logistics to places of cultural, historical, and practical interest.
Topics covered include:
- Airports
- Railway, bus, and ferry transport
- Museums and military heritage sites
- Tourism objects and landmarks
- Shopping venues
- Health and wellness facilities
This section focuses on practical details, useful insights, and real experiences rather than curated travel guides.
Riga Zoo
Riga Zoo is a city-owned zoo in Riga, Latvia. It is located in Mežaparks neighbourhood next to the Mežaparks park, on the western bank of Ķīšezers lake. Riga Zoo houses around 4000 animals of nearly…
Dobele Castle Ruins
Right, lets speak about a topic I like a very much - Castle ruins. Recently I visited Dobele Castle Ruins (Republic of Latvia) and spent here some 30 minutes trying to make some decent photos of this…
Dobele Evangelical Lutheran Church
I was surprised to learn that this church is more than 500 years old. Prior I learnt that I was even more surprised to learn that Dobele town has a lovely historical centre. This church is located…
The Historical Centre of Dobele - Marketplace Square
Dobele is a small town located in historical region of Zemgale in Latvia some 60 km South West from nations capital city Riga. One thing a tourist should visit while in Dobele definitely is it's…
Skrunda Bus Station
Skrunda bus station is a regional bus station serving local Latvian cities and town. It mainly serves Riga and Liepaja route, but you can get from here to Kuldīga, Kazdanga and other local routes. If…
Rudzisu Stone
We discovered Rudzisu Stone (Rudzīšu akmens) by accident driving some remote roads in Latvian countryside. What at start seemed an easy task turned to be a mini hiking tour. Although there is a…
My Germany and The Netherlands Travel Guide
Back at the end of April 2015, we made a lovely trip to Keukenhof's Tulip Gardens. This trip started and ended at a remote German Frankfurt - Hahn airport. Although the total time for…
Dairy Manor Berghof
Dairy Manor (Piena Muiža in Latvian) Berghof is located in the remote Latvian village of Sieksāte some 160 km from capital Riga. This manor complex serves a hotel, retaurant, museum and a lovely park…
The Northern Forts of Liepaja
If you just like me are into fortification systems you will definitely enjoy The Northern Forts of Liepaja. Built by Imperial Russia at the end of the 19th century and at the beginning of 20th…
Livonian Order Castle Ruins at Aizpute
I have always been into a digging stuff and walking around old ancient sites is just one of my favorite activities to do. Also I'm into a history. So it's no surprise I visited a site called Livonian…
Aizpute Saint John’s church
The Saint John evangelic Lutheran church in Aizpute is one of the oldest churches in Courland, historical region of Latvia. On a rainy day I took my DSLR camera and headed to Aizpute Church…
Kazdanga Mill Lake And Its Surroundings
Kazdanga Mill lake (Dzirnezers, Dzirnavu ezers in Latvian) and its surroundings is lovely I would even say a touristic place in a small Latvian village of Kazdanga.Someone (perhaps you) will find a…
Kazdanga Manor
Kazdanga manor is located in Courland historical region of Latvia. As I have already stated back when visited Snēpele manor - Latvia is a land of old manor houses and palaces, they…
Valtaiķi Evangelical Lutheran Church
When I was back in Germany and visited Germany's most visited landmark - The Cologne's Cathedral my travel mate said to me - it (Cologne's Cathedral) doesn't impress me as much as Valtaiķi church in…
Zur Morschbach Hotel Review in Altlay, Germany
I booked this hotel in Altlay because of it's close location to Frankfurt-Hahn airport, cheap price and free parking. I had like only 10 minutes for hotel research back in the Linden town. I…
Linden (Region of Hesse) a Town in Germany
Linden is a small German town located in historical region of Hesse. We headed here to enjoy dinner at Greek restaurant, make some purchases at local store and say goodbye to a friend with whom we…
Cologne Cathedral - Germany's Most Visited Landmark
I have been into church photography lately and during our latest trip to Germany/ The Netherlands I had a chance to visit the Cathedral of Cologne. I was hoping to make here some good photos but…
Aachen Cathedral
As I already stated in my previous blog post about Gothic Aachen Town Hall (Rathaus) in Germany this was my first time in Aachen and I had little not to say no clue what to see here. …
Gothic Aachen Town Hall (Rathaus) in Germany
After a lovely breakfast at Oebel Backerei we decided to spend a few more minutes in this German town of Aachen. Since this was my first time at this part of Germany, and frankly speaking this was my…
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