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Albania's restored stone tower houses open their doors to visitors
A nine-day walking route called the Tower Trail has been created in north-eastern Albania, passing through traditional stone tower houses known as kullas. It aims to help restore these buildings and bring visitors to areas barely touched by tourism.
Guardian Travel · 9 h ago
Solo Travel Index: Riga Makes Europe's Top Ten Cities for Travelling Alone
In a new Solo Travel Index by the company Radical Storage, Riga ranks among the ten best European cities for solo travellers. Zurich, Switzerland, was rated the least suitable, while Prague, the capital of Czechia, came first.
NRA · 6 Nov, 14:10
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Insurer names 15 safest cities in the world for travel in 2027
The insurance company Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has compiled a list of the 15 safest cities for travel in 2027. The ranking assessed 38 popular international destinations.
TVNET · 5 Nov, 03:36
Estonian traveler finds Faroe Islands windy but welcoming
Estonian travel blogger Kevin Reisenbuk says the Faroe Islands are expensive and strong winds disrupt flights, but the scenery and local hospitality make the trip worthwhile.
ERR News · 4 Nov, 11:10
Red Tower of Death near Karlovy Vary: Memorial to Uranium Camp Prisoners
The Red Tower of Death in Czechia, near Karlovy Vary, is a former uranium ore processing plant that now serves as a memorial to victims of the communist regime. Its name refers to its red-brick walls and to the blood of political prisoners.
Atlas Obscura · 3 Nov, 17:09
Memorial in southern Thailand marks 1970s "Red Barrel" killings
A memorial in Phatthalung province, southern Thailand, commemorates people suspected of communist ties who were killed in 1971–1973. According to the source, they were burned in petroleum drums.
Atlas Obscura · 2 Nov, 17:09
Fish solyanka in Klapkalnciems: an autumn stop on the Kurzeme coast
A restaurant reviewer for the Latvian daily Diena recommends visiting the Klapkalnciems fish shop-café by the Riga–Kolka road in autumn. Its fish solyanka and chili cheese balls received top ratings.
Diena · 1 Nov, 11:09
Horoscope: Three Zodiac Signs Most Drawn to the Sea on Holiday
German publication Bunte has named three zodiac signs — Libra, Aquarius and Sagittarius — that most often choose to spend their holidays by the water. Each sign has its own style of relaxing and favoured destinations.
NRA · 1 Nov, 08:09
Latvian musician Alise Joste cycles 2,600 kilometres across Japan alone
Latvian musician Alise Joste cycled 2,600 kilometres through Japan on her own. She concluded that the country and its landscape are far more similar to Latvia than one might expect.
Delfi · 31 Oct, 22:09
Ryanair to close baggage check-in desks 60 minutes before departure from 10 November
Low-cost airline Ryanair will close baggage check-in desks 60 minutes before departure at all airports serving its flights from 10 November, instead of the current 40 minutes.
ERR (rus) · 31 Oct, 12:09
Gargoyles and Grotesques: Unusual Stone Figures on Buildings Around the World
Travel and curiosity website Atlas Obscura has compiled a list of unusual gargoyles and grotesques. They include a Darth Vader carving at Washington's National Cathedral and Kyiv's House with Chimaeras.
Atlas Obscura · 31 Oct, 06:12
Documentary follows attempt to ski down Mount Everest
A new documentary, "Everest: The Other Side" (Latvian title "Everests: otra puse"), from the makers of the Oscar-winning "Free Solo", follows an attempt to ski down Everest's north face. During filming, the sporting challenge also became a story of loss.
LSM Ceļošana · 30 Oct, 10:11
Reading Retreats: A New Travel Trend for Those Who Just Want to Read
Reading retreats, holidays centred on quietly reading books, are gaining popularity among travellers. They can be arranged independently or joined as group trips.
NRA · 29 Oct, 20:10
Ruins of Durham Pump Station Lie Beside the Eno River in North Carolina
The remains of an 1800s pump house and dam that once supplied water to Durham, North Carolina, stand by the Eno River. The site can be reached only on foot.
Atlas Obscura · 29 Oct, 16:11
How to Plan a Trip Around a Running Race
The New York Times travel section has published tips on building a vacation around a running race. The piece addresses when to arrive and how to choose an event.
The New York Times · 28 Oct, 11:10
Slovenia named among the best destinations for older travellers in new study
In a study by travel company Firebird Tours comparing 100 countries, Slovenia ranked fourth as a destination for travellers aged 65 and over. Japan took first place.
Latvijas Avīze · 27 Oct, 09:10
How Northern Ireland inspired CS Lewis's world of Narnia
East Belfast and the wider Northern Irish landscape hold places linked to author CS Lewis's childhood that may have inspired The Chronicles of Narnia. The first new Netflix Narnia adaptation reaches cinemas on 12 February 2027.
Guardian Travel · 27 Oct, 09:09
Five Unusual Ways to Go Hiking in Latvia: Without a Phone, With Kids or in Search of Love
The Russian-language portal of Latvian public media LSM has compiled five unusual hiking formats available in Latvia. They show that a hike can be more than a walk along a trail.
LSM (rus) · 26 Oct, 15:11
Austria's Hochosterwitz Castle: A Fairy-Tale Fortress on a Carinthian Rock
Hochosterwitz Castle is a medieval castle in Carinthia, southern Austria, known for its pointed turrets, asymmetrical facade and ornate gates. The authors of a Delfi travel piece found the road leading up to it more interesting than the castle itself.
Delfi · 25 Oct, 22:09
Finland Seeks 16 Single Foreigners for Free Culinary Trip with Romantic Dinner
Finland's tourism organisation Visit Finland is inviting 16 single people from different countries on a four-day culinary trip to Helsinki or Tampere in February 2027. All travel costs are covered, and applications close on 10 November.
NRA · 25 Oct, 21:09
Finland to Offer Free Trip With Group Dinner for 16 Single People
The tourism organisation Visit Finland is looking for 16 single people from different countries for a four-day gastronomic trip to Helsinki or Tampere in February 2027. Applications are open until 10 November 2026 and require two tasks.
NRA · 25 Oct, 12:09
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Former flight attendant advises putting luggage in hotel bathroom right away
A woman who worked as a flight attendant for 14 years has explained why guests should put their suitcase in the bathroom and their shoes in the safe after entering a hotel room.
TVNET · 25 Oct, 04:10
Tourist in Poland's Tatra Mountains pays 32 zloty for four boiled eggs
A tourist who has visited the Tatra Mountains in Poland for years shared a receipt from a mountain hostel on social media. Four boiled eggs cost him 32 zloty, or about 7.50 euros.
Latvijas Avīze · 24 Oct, 20:03
Airbnb Limits What Hosts Can Demand of Guests Before Checkout
From 20 November 2026, the accommodation booking platform Airbnb will bar hosts from making it mandatory for guests to strip beds, take out rubbish or wash dishes. The change follows customer complaints about excessive cleaning duties.
NRA · 24 Oct, 10:03
Havana's Morro Castle: nightly cannon ceremony and lighthouse views
Morro Castle, a fortress that once guarded the port of Havana, Cuba, is now a visitor attraction. A cannon-lighting ceremony takes place there every night at 9:00 PM, and the castle and lighthouse can be toured by day.
Atlas Obscura · 24 Oct, 05:55
Language quiz: "ik viens", "ikkviens" or "ikviens" – which is correct?
Latvia's public media portal LSM has published a quiz on Latvian language and grammar, built around tricky spelling variants. It is based on the Latvian Television show "Gudrs, vēl gudrāks".
LSM Ceļošana · 23 Oct, 18:55
Czech brewers preserve a special tradition of treating barrels
Despite the spread of industrial beer production, some Czech brewers continue to follow age-old brewing traditions. These include a regular, special ritual for treating barrels.
LSM Ceļošana · 20 Oct, 10:32
Guardian invites readers to share great conservation tourism experiences
British newspaper The Guardian is asking UK-based readers to send in tips about trips that help conserve local ecosystems and cultures. The author of the best tip can win a £200 holiday voucher.
Guardian Travel · 19 Oct, 17:31
Five places for autumn sun in Europe and Turkey, from Kalkan to Senigallia
The Guardian's travel section recommends five destinations for warmth and thinner crowds in October and November: Kalkan in Turkey, Agua Amarga in Spain, Cascais in Portugal, Senigallia in Italy and Saint-Jean-de-Luz in France.
Guardian Travel · 18 Oct, 09:33
Finland Seeks Person with a Good Sense of Smell: €2,000 for a Week of Scent Research
A tourism campaign in Finland's Turku region is offering a short-term job exploring and describing the scents of the archipelago. The pay is €2,000 gross for 5 to 7 days of work.
Jauns.lv · 17 Oct, 07:31