Inside Riga, Latvia (Asia to the Baltic’s)

We left Kazakhstan, and traveled west, to Georgia, then on to Riga, Latvia. After two months in Almaty, Kazakhstan, we left the country, traveling back to Tbilisi, Georgia, where we planned to travel up in to the Caucasus mountains, to film two videos, only to be caught out by heavy autumn storms. After finally escaping Georgia, we flew to Riga, Latvia, in the Baltics. Before flying again, to our final destination of...
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[@MattandJulia]

Have you ever visited any of the Baltic nations? 😊 To keep up with everything in “real time” and for regular updates on where we are heading next, don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter at www.mattandjulia.co.uk ❤ Hope you enjoyed the video! 🥰❤

[@pancake5707]

I am Latvian. 🇱🇻

[@Merike7173]

Estonia and Tallinn are worth visiting as well.

[@NikitaBenCarter]

Your videos are so perfect and really like you as a couple. Keep up the amazing work.

[@Barflax]

Yupp both Tallinn and Riga, love Riga. Less people in Rigas old town and the biiig market - the whole market - is worth a visit. You have wrong about the people. about 63% are letter, 25% from Russia, the rest is mixed folkgrups. Most people understand english. I love the sign outside Gatwick - slow pedistrans...

[@thilinatv5289]

I do not understand why you mentioned the Buddhist culture their while being in a Cristian country..what ever those anti social drawings or vandalism have nothing to do with any particular religion. Either Buddhist or Cristian country vandalism do exist only the colours and shapes Will different buthan or Georgia or England they do exist that doesn’t belong to a religion.you know that as a fact though you mentioned that in your video that’s sad pathetic

[@kp8740]

Ahhhh, Riga, one of my all time favourite places. I love travelling along with you.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@dairuna]

Wait a minute - "despite being on the baltic sea"? 😁 I had to pause the video there, haha! The beaches on the baltic sea are the best! 🥰 Depending on what you are looking for, of course. I guess it's a bit like the food Julia had at the market - childhood memories. Those win, hands down, always. 😊 I can only speak for myself, but the baltic sea is my tranquil place, much like the mountains are for you - I love the mediterranean sea, the adriatic sea - both blue, clear and warm - but the ruggedness of the baltic will always feel like home. I loved your video, as always! 💖💖

[@MattandJulia]

We also much prefer that rugged type of beach/sea 😊 similar to the English Channel 🥰

[@qtredhead]

I love autumn/winter in Northern Europe. Even when I lived in France, there was a mist most mornings which just added to the mood. My favourite time of year

[@MattandJulia]

Such a gorgeous period of time, totally agree ❤️

[@sandrapaterson8678]

Wonderful to see other countries through your eyes. Enjoyed that immensely 🌟

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Sandra! Really glad you enjoyed it!! 🥰❤️

[@brynmawrbeth318]

Yes! I have been on a Baltic Sea Cruise summer 2019! One of my best trips!! Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, St Petersburg, Finland and Sweden ❤

[@MattandJulia]

That sounds absolutely amazing!

[@cherylsalinas1548]

I love your channel. Never know where you will end up. I’ve been able to see parts of the world I’d never be able to see if I hadn’t been following you. So thank you for that. Have an awesome time with family. Stay safe. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Cheryl! 🤗 Really appreciate your support! So glad to have you along with us 🥰❤️

[@louisedurrant1804]

Such a beautiful and genuine couple who produce such lovely informative vlogs…I got home from work, lit the fire, poured a glass of wine and vlog from Julia and Matt ….perfect Friday evening…have a great week guys.p.s your skin is looking so good now Julia ..love Louise xxx

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Louise, so sweet! Really appreciate your support! 🥰❤️

[@davidroberts7996]

I am there. Thank you for sharing & educating others of us on these beautiful places & cultures. All the best!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much David! Really appreciate it! 🥰❤️

[@SaltyDog69]

I lived a short time in Aizkraukle, Latvia in the ‘90’s. I had culture shock at first, coming from USA. I loved Latvia, such nice people and beautiful places. I do miss going to Riga on the weekends to the concert hall, restaurants and the market to shop for our weekly groceries.

[@freeplace5243]

Julia hiding in the closet was so adorable and i laughed so hard. I would love to travel to the Baltic region to experience what I have heard so much about. Matt and Julia, all the best!

[@MattandJulia]

Haha 🥰 Thank you! ❤️

[@keekirdav]

Another great video, Riga looks lovely, and the food market, think I would need all day there just to try as much as possible, all looked so fresh and delicious, and Julia’s comment wishing her Nan was there, I could just imagine all the dishes she could conjure up from the market, hope all went well while you was back in the UK, and you got to spend time with family and friends, hopefully you’re back on the road again now, anyway as always, enjoy your travels and have fun.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much David! Cant wait to share what has been happening whilst in the UK and next! 🥰 Take care ❤️

[@keekirdav]

Looking forward to seeing the next vlog, and finding out lol 😂

[@michaelscottcutler3627]

Another fantastic voyage! Thanks for bringing us along. Loved it! Riga is fantastic!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Michael! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Larrymarx]

It's always a good day when we get to sit down and watch a *new video* from *Matt and Juila* 😃

[@MattandJulia]

So glad to have you along with us Larry! 🥰❤️

[@loboblue5441]

How true! My favorite travelers

[@Stevo8013]

Definitely the best channel on KZbin and the only one I have notifications turned on for your content just gets better every video. 👏

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Steven! Really appreciate that!!! ❤️🥰

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

You guys are amazing to travel to all those countries in such a short period of time and still be able to function and laugh and smile through it all. We never miss a video from the most likeable couple on KZbin. Love you guys🙏❤🙏 from your biggest fans . Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much guys! Love to you both as always! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michaeldamisch1367]

Thank you guys for taking me on this trip with you 😄Really enjoyed it and the old building in Riga look alot like the buildings in my neighborhood. Stay safe and greetings from Hamburg Michael 🌍🌎🌏

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Michael, really to hear you enjoyed it 🤗❤️

[@andrisgailitis]

Hi! Nice video, hope you had a good time in Latvia. :) One thing I want to point out, the song you hear around 26:30 is from song called Dāvāja Māriņa, it is compozed by Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls, Millions of Scarlet Roses is an international version of that song, it actually has been translated in multiple languages. :)

[@MattandJulia]

Hi Andris! Thank you so much for letting us know!! How interesting! 🤗❤️

[@donnasanchez395]

Love to see you guys up and about again.. you guys are back in form. Luvyall!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Donna! ❤️🥰

[@kristinecelestin1487]

Just wanted to say, thank you, I am down with Covid right now and let’s say it is much harder than anticipated in spite of being fully vaccinated and boosted up, your KZbins give me much desired distraction and cheer me up, and you are both very kind and cheerful, endearing people. Appreciate your work, and now I have subscribed to your channel. Hopefully one day I will be able to visit Georgia, absolutely fascinated with this beautiful country, people, history, food and of course who can beat fabulous Georgian wine. Greetings from Australia

[@thirdrockjul2224]

Traveling with you. Enjoying the journey. ❤

[@sallylambert7552]

I love watching your relationship, laughing and enjoying each other. Thanks, great video. Makes me smile.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Sally!! 🥰❤️

[@kymthep]

Hello🤗 I'm really enjoying your trips to all these countries I've never heard and most likely never will go. But through your videos I'm enjoying every minute, also thanks for all the little information about the areas your in. Matt you have such a calm soothing voice, Julia your bright personality, even when you seem tired puts a smile on my face🥰 your soo funny..🤣 ❤ from Texas..stay healthy

[@GOINGCRAZYINTHEKITCHEN]

Thanx for that video. Late Friday evening after a long hard week of work. I got to travel a bit. The Light of Riga is so much exactly like where I am, just on the other side of the Baltic sea, litterally. I really enjoyed your video. Looking forward for the next one. Have a nice weekend in London.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Lots of love ❤️

[@freddiekozlowzki5697]

You both keep me in stitches laughing out loud all through the video what a great couple the love comes through the video believe me what an honest and loyal couple you are I'm so happy for both you but your travels and the video I was done great insight and the most important thing is it's what I would want to see if I was with you or by myself it's amazing you're interested I'm pretty similar and you like to enjoy food but I was laughing about the both of you drinking two drinks and being incapacitated but I loved it great great video content have a safe trip safe travels miss you always love always Freddie ❤️😀😎😄👍

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, thank you so much Freddie! Really appreciate it! 😀🥰❤️

[@johneldard6673]

So nice to see you two together again ❤️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much John! ❤️

[@vadimsmirnov941]

I am a native Russian speaker from Latvia but I have been living in the UK for nearly a decade and it's really refreshing and kinda unusual at the same time me hearing this constant Russian-English switch lol. My partner has been learning Russian for a few months now hopefully he can be as good as Matt is haha.

[@andrewshepitko6354]

Or russian from Latvia

[@Rickuttto]

@Vadim How is your partners’ Russian going? Not an easy language, vai nē? I am also starting to study Russian. I live in Latvia but never learned Russian, but I certainly hear it a lot! I am interested in the language more because of the “special military operation “ in Ukraine and I am helping with the refugees here from Ukraine. Slava Ukraini💙🙏💛🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@joshuabray37]

Great video! I went to Latvia in 1995 and 2000. I was mostly in Riga and Liepaja. It was pretty run down, in 1995, but had improved a lot by 2000. It looks like it's continued to improve... I really enjoyed my time there. The old city in Riga is really pretty. Liepaja was pretty interesting too. The Baltics have a very interesting culture. It's a mix of their own, Russian, Polish, and Nordic/Baltic.

[@Cowboysfan40]

The market area you went to is amazing! Thank you so much for bringing the world to my doorstep. I just love seeing your videos!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for watching Sarah 🥰❤️

[@sandrisjansons1515]

Strange - you came to Latvia but first thing you do - ask the bus driver in russian . Why ?

[@MattandJulia]

He spoke to me in Russian , so I continued. Why wouldn’t I speak a language that is native to nearly half of Riga’s population

[@TommyPinkerton]

I've just discovered your channel and I'm binge watching now. It's really a pleasure traveling with you. You're both cheerful, but not sickeningly so. You just really enjoy things and your videos are super interesting and informative. You both have very lively eyes!

[@leilagomulka5690]

Love your podcasts. Thank you for taking us on your journey, 🌹

[@MrAussiedarren]

I loved this behind the scenes ❤

[@thenanlife1141]

You guys are really so great . Thank you for your superb informative and natural vloggs xxx❤❤❤

[@GPosner8]

I’ve been enjoying all your videos for some time now but I’ve always had this nagging feeling that you seemed so familiar to me. And then, randomly watching an old GBBO🍞🧁🎂🥧 on Netflix whom did I see but…Julia!😀 Anyway, thank you for taking us along on your adventures. You’re both very sweet. Safe travels 🙏✌️🤙👍👏🏻

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, small world hey 😀 Thank you so much ❤️🥰

[@rhonies9229]

You both look so tired. Riga was a beautiful city: clean and quiet. Thank you for the pit stop on the way to the UK.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Rhonie ❤️, we were 😴

[@joannmcgowan9394]

I get so happy when a new video pops up! I loved the part of Riga ! My cousin and her family were just transferred there! Ironically they left Viet Nam so from one weather extreme to the other ! I’ll Enjoyed seeing the city - so beautiful, the architecture is amazing! I’ve only been to Paris and London , I’d love to travel to the Baltics ! Maybe some day Hope you get everything sorted !

[@MattandJulia]

Ah, thank you so much! You brought a massive smile to our faces! What an amazing thing to say 🤗😘❤️ Oh yeah, I bet the weather change was pretty crazy! Hope you will travel the Baltics soon 🤗😘❤️ Thank you very much 😘❤️

[@sallysampson628]

Really great to ‘come along’ with you guys!! I’d love to hear about the foods in the markets you film, it all looks amazing and very different. Keep travelling and be safe 🍦🍦🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Sally ❤️

[@ingeborgz70]

So happy to find your channel. Watching your amazing travels from Canada. You guys are so adorable and authentic. I am catching up on your videos and can see your growth. Please continue, you are incredible. Julia keep on giggling and Matt you are so sweet. I wish you all the success in the pursuit of your dream 👌.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much, really appreciate your kind words! Happy and grateful to have you with us 😘❤️

[@yolandaalonzo5869]

Always very interesting what you are doing what to see what happen next

[@mbrylewski]

I am sure the wine will be yummy. Can't keep up with your travels. How wonderful

[@cherylbursa2573]

Julia your painting is beautiful. I love it. Cant wait to see whats going on with yas. Love ya both.

[@MattandJulia]

Aaah, thank you so much! Really appreciate it 🥰 Sending lots of love to you 😘❤️

[@agita4512]

Hey! I was waiting when You will have some time to visit Latvia. I was born in Riga and love the city❤ I’m so happy to see You enjoyed the little time You had there! Safe travels!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much, we really love Riga! 🥰 Looking forward to spending more time there in the future 😍

[@christhomson6153]

Love your channel ,especially your hike in Kazakhstan, the drone shots brilliant, you two put together very entertaining videos, hehe love Julia's giggle every now and then...🥰🥰

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Chris, really appreciate it and happy to hear that you are enjoying our videos 🤗❤️

[@rocroc]

There are two things that surprise me about your travel; the abundance of different kinds of food that seem to be readily available to the travelers and the cars. As a senior now, I grew up in Northeast, Ohio, which would have been considered a melting pot of nationalities who came here for the industry. In those days you would see many more ethnic restaurants serving wonderful dishes of all kinds. Very little of that now, today serving mostly "fast foods". In fact, I have lived many wonderful places in the US and have traveled to every state but Alaska. I would say that's true everywhere I have lived and most places I have visited. There are couple of exceptions. The second and most astonishing thing I am struck by is the cars, the vehicles. I never gave much thought to it before but it seems to me you have a lot of newer cars, some of which are high end. Very high end. Even when you are visiting a place with apparently less riches there are cars there that would compete with or exceed what we have in the US. Every now and then it would be nice to see a little more of the cars and what they are. Who made them. I suppose you have some kind of an agenda as to what to look at and what would be of interest. I think there are a lot of folks out there who might be interested in the vehicles. Let's see; vehicles, food, sports, scenery, industry, culture, business, schools, libraries (there is a whole history about the development of libraries in the US), military, leisure, family, etc. You better get busy. You've got a lot to do :-)

[@rickrandom6734]

In Eastern Europe many people buy quite expensive cars considering their income. It is status symbol so they use less for housing, food, etc. to buy a car. Many of these cars are few years old used cars bought from Germany or other richer countries.

[@Cowboysfan40]

Love the oil painting in the video! Beautiful!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Sarah 🥰❤️

[@leilagomulka5690]

Thank you for inviting us into your daily life.

[@tarmoviisitamm1627]

I m from Estonia and we do have northern ligths,so come again😎

[@MattandJulia]

Would love to! ❤️

[@darrylodare6168]

Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the video

[@MattandJulia]

Thanks so much! So happy to hear 😘❤️

[@sashamirzayans8465]

Love your videos!

[@hughtempleton8640]

Great video you two are always happy , I love your painting your a great artist 🎨 😀. Jesus you two weren't kidding the other one that you both were eating was the size of a boat . What a fantastic market guy's so much delicious food 😋

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Hugh! ❤️

[@gilauth6791]

What to say JUST... KEEP ON GOING FANTASTIC

[@murielkerr-bell8007]

Nice one ,a happy 💑. Love your humor 😄. Cheers 🍻 from New Zealand 🇳🇿 😀

[@MattandJulia]

Lots of love to New Zealand! 🥰❤️

[@vaiki]

You're keeping us on our toes, that's great! 😆 Must say I like seeing all those Ukrainian flags in Latvia. Parts of Riga looks so much like Stockholm, sharing the architecture from the Swedish imperial days... still a crazy mix of old "sovietian" architecture too. P.s. You need to head up north to the place I come from to see the northern lights😉

[@agnese4836]

Yes, that’s right, Latvia been occupied for sooo long time and these old soviet homes remind about dark time..😔

[@olegborovkov2971]

Next time you travel to Latvia, I highly recommend you to visit Lido, it's a traditional restaurant with Latvian cuisine 😉

[@13912543X]

Yes!! I love Lido 😋

[@adidzis]

@@13912543X Lido is not the same level of taste and quality as it was before that corona affair.

[@carolethurlow9550]

Loved the video. Really liked the market you went round. Stay safe 🐱 X

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much Carole 😘❤️

[@johnburke5384]

Lovely as always Matt and Julia ....

[@arthurblundell6128]

Chuckled as you walked along in TbiIisi read the graffiti with obscenities in English - you do such great videos. You certainly should be awarded by the Kazakh govt for services to their tourist industry !!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Arthur 🥰 really appreciate it! ❤️

[@js8442]

so Matt as a observer it looks like Julia is healing .. the rigor of traveling is taxing on anyone. Our nations are putting a stress to our liberty and freedom. As a American in the middle of my country, other destinations are more economical and "guided" to more luxury places. Also the privilege of more then one language is priceless.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@Merike7173]

By the way, why you are using the russian language in Riga??? It is not Russia. They can speak in english.

[@alystero8838]

They speak russian because some part of Latvia speak russian. Its upto them on what language they should speak.

[@Merike7173]

Actually latvians not happy to heard and speak russian language. Especially now. Yes, Latvia has many post-sovetic russian people, but they should know latvian language and an english as well. They have learned it at school.

[@Ingleberto]

You barely speak English as I can see :))))

[@danielcargill8019]

England, Wales, USA, Iran, what a group!!! Monday. Latvia looks nice.

[@MattandJulia]

It is incredible! England and the US to squeeze though in my opinion, you? 😀

[@danielcargill8019]

@@MattandJulia USA is really young and has a lot of talent but England and Wales has the most experience so those two. Iran could open a lot of eyes to. I got England winning it all on my brackets. No beer might be hard on the fans.

[@lewissanchez9884]

Love you guys,still!

[@1006V]

Painting is beautiful! Nice video too.

[@MattandJulia]

Aaah, thank you so much! Means the world to me 🤗❤️

[@TheGingerGenius78]

Oh I wish I had the ways and means to travel and the courage too ! Thank you for sharing and welcome back to the UK 🇬🇧 for a short time :)

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much David! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️

[@underthetornado]

Good video!!! Good to see you two smiling and laughing. I had too much wine a week ago. Nothing worse than a wine hangover. Lol. Of course today I have a whiskey hangover. I just turned friggin 68. I feel like I'm still 45 tho. I can't drink anymore! I get an instant hangover!!😨 lol. Really takes all the fun out of aging gracefully! Anyway, thank you for sharing! So much love!😎🏜❤👍🌏

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, we get instant hangovers already, in our 20’s 😁 scared for what it will be like in the future 😅 Really glad you enjoyed it! 🥰❤️

[@underthetornado]

@@MattandJulia lol....I signed up for your newsletter.

[@sallylambert7552]

Im 76. With meds, cant drink at all.

[@thenanlife1141]

Brilliant vlogg as always guys ❤❤❤

[@oskaruib]

aww.. thats actually heartwarming to see you sad to leave Almaty. But still, i hope better things and places are ahead)

[@MattandJulia]

Oh yeah, we were really upset to leave but will definitely come back in the future 🤗 (And yeah, can’t wait for you to see what’s to come next year 🥰😘❤️)

[@2702foxy]

Yay my hometown 🥰 miss it so much. One day might have to return home

[@MattandJulia]

Beautiful city, love it 😍❤️

[@howierfs5471]

Hi, never been to the baltic region even not after 1991. Well a know a bit of the constant forward development of these 3 states compared to others. I should do once especially when you get such a huge breakfast in the morning. I couldnt walk afterwards. Btw, guess Tiblisi was much more crowded you havent recorded. Wish you a nice stay in England.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Howie 🥰 really appreciate it! ❤️

[@northerngirl4666]

I worked in Almaty for a year and fell in love with the people and the city. I was really sad to leave as well when my contract ended.

[@filanbabe]

Love your videos and hope to travel again next year😊

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Helena! ❤️❤️

[@lynetteray2146]

Almaty is a fabulous city. I lived there for a total of four years of my life. It's amazing. I understand how she feels. I cried at 4 or 5 times having to leave Almaty. It's a good city. But you have to prepare for the earthquake. It's like Los Angeles.

[@MisterMac4321]

"It's the worst coffee in the world." There goes that lucrative sponsorship deal. 😜

[@MattandJulia]

True haha! But , I would never recommend something I didn’t like anyway 😀

[@gars1074]

Another great video. Seeing all that graffiti on the walls is so upsetting to me. That is pure vandalism and just destroys the ambiance of a city. I have an irrational hate for those criminals who deface personal property. Such a shame because the city seems amazing.

[@maesc2001]

Hilarious start 😅 You are one lucky man ✌️

[@MattandJulia]

Hahaha, thanks you so much 😀😘❤️

[@missmerrily4830]

Oh you two! Hearing that Tbilisi was home to many Buddhists, my ears pricked up as I'm a practioner and this was news to me, so I gazed at the screen looking for those Buddhist symbols! I might have known..... 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@MattandJulia]

Hahahaha, yeaaah, you should have known indeed 😀

[@abdullahhakan1]

So Georgians have found the right philosophy and religion for them to study and practice.

[@kodiak64]

I lived in Riga for 5 years until 2022 (UK native); behind the markets, to the SE, is the Little Moscow (Maskavas) district, where you would be best not looking like a tourist walking around. The city centre might appear multicultural, but that's tourism; really the city is split almost exclusively between Lats and Russians, both of whom (thankfully) have conservative views for the most part, despite generally disliking one another, but of course there are western-tainted exceptions to every rule. The winters are long, cold and generally bleak, but I liked that; the summers, however, can be horribly hot and where I lived I was hammered by mosquitoes all summer long, which really wears down your immune system. For me, the nicest food was at the Lido outlets, all very traditional and delightful. Jurmala is pleasant in the summer, but like a ghost town in winter and the beach - as well as the sea, some years - freezes over.

[@emilijadivaine162]

Lieliski!!! Paldies, ka apskatijāt Rīgu, un nākamreiz jums jāapskata Sigulda, Madona, un Gulbene, kā arī Alūksne🙂💞 Thanks, for visit to Riga!!!! I hope, there will be next time you went to countryside 🙂🙂🙂 I am living in a willage, 13 km from Gulbene. Sure you, the countryside is beauty one and you will take alok to Liepaja, Ventspils, Kuldiga....🙌🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻

[@Rickuttto]

Yay!! Greetings fromCēsis, Latvija!🇱🇻❤️🌻

[@emilijadivaine162]

🙂

[@emilijadivaine162]

I hope you like Cèsis🙂 old part of town, historical museum! And lot of snow and also cold🙂🙂🙂👍

[@alexcarter8807]

Try the Riga sprats. Not the ones in the can, but the ones in the jar are pretty good.

[@MattandJulia]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@timh258]

Enjoy your videos. Tim ( Leeds, UK 🇬🇧 ) 😃👍

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Tim ❤️

[@bdmmanbdmman3526]

I really think passport control was up to something, giving out wine! It seemed like Julia had a bad case of the giggles after that,,and they lasted into the next day. Get me a case of that stuff!🤣When Julia mentioned the apples, AGAIN, I was half expecting to see that guy selling apples that told Matt that she was a keeper. I was rooting for you Matt that she would remain true!😁 Don't talk about snow around here. My dads home town on the western edge of New York state on the shore of Lake Erie, Got 2 + Feet of snowyesterday and were forecast for a total of 5 FEET! You guys should write mystery novels. You build up the suspense by teasing us with pending news, and then leave us hanging til the next video. BOOO!!! Seriously, enjoy the time with family, and stay safe. Best to you from Chris in Ann Arbor.🥰

[@bornwanderer1]

Asia to Europe❤

[@BremerFischkoop]

Fun fact: Riva was a member of the Hanse trading union which covers the baltic sea in the 13th century. Other members were Bremen, Hamburg, Lübeck, Danzig(Gedansk) and many more.

[@federicomaisch8019]

Thank you for sharing

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Federico! ❤️

[@pancake5707]

Did you know that composer of the song Jylia is singing with church bells is latvian? Raimonda Pauls And that market is old German zeppelin hangars..

[@MattandJulia]

No I didn’t, but just checked it out, really cool 🥰❤️ And thanks for the clarification on the market 😊

[@pancake5707]

This song first was written in Latvian in 1981, before A.Voznesanka wrote Russian lyrics and A.Pugachova made it popular all over the USSR. The meaning of lyrics in both languages actually are not the same - one is about the mother and daughter, and the other one is about love.

[@MattandJulia]

Ah thanks! How interesting 😊❤️

[@alejandroheld9527]

Ahh No!!! now I NEED to see those unfortunate photos of Matt .. Upload them to Telegram please, so at least I can use Telegram for something (I don't have much idea what to do with it) haha Those Stalinist towers are in all the former countries behind the iron curtain. Three months ago I was in the one in Warsaw and in Prague I saw another one converted into a hotel... I love London, one of my favorite cities. I have been several times, usually in the Swiss Cottage area, I hope you show something of London, some place that is interesting for you. Hope that soon you will be able to see the northern lights, I also hope that I will be able to see them sometime. Well see you in the next video. Love from Buenos Aires

[@MattandJulia]

Ahahahah, at some point I will definitely upload our unfortunate pictures! We have so many, we were laughing at them the other day 😂 Myself (Julia), don’t really know what to do with Telegram..my sister sends me funny emojis there 😄 How interesting! Hope you had a great time in Warsaw and Prague 😘❤️ London is one of my favourite cities too! We have London coming this Friday…haha, you will understand why I’m laughing after you watch that video 😅 Thank you so much, you are really sweet and kind 😘 hope we will see northern lights together ❤️ Hope you are well, sending lots of love to you ❤️

[@boozelala]

My brothers wife is from Latvia, wnet to Riga on Christmas a few years ago. The city has it's charms. But the people... my god what an unfriendly bunch. They seem to think smiling costs money. Only found 1 decent restaurant with somewhat good gastromomy. It's noticable it's a severely traumatized nation, but they are making good progress, so I hope they will have a reason to smile some day soon.

[@massimogaliero6878]

I love traveling like you guys... But i don't know about you? Nothing beats coming back to blighty 👏🇬🇧

[@MattandJulia]

We will have a Q&A video coming out soon 🙌🏼❤️

[@massimogaliero6878]

@@MattandJulia looking forward to it guys 😄

[@peteradams3441]

Julia is 100% correct. Costa is the worst coffee ever 😂

[@Flagler911]

Please consider adding back prices in the market , and what you are eating. One of the tangible takeaways from places far away.

[@MattandJulia]

Oh yeah thank you, definitely! Sorry, forgot to do it then 😘

[@dilmeenaicd3725]

I love this video and blogs ❤️🧡🧡💛💚💚

[@martinsmisans673]

Regarding the population of Riga, it's no surprise that we have seen such a drop. If you count in 100K of Soviet soldiers (+ their families) that left after 1991. And now that people can buy cars, many prefer living in suburbs just outside Riga rather than in an old block house. Fun fact, most of the glamourous apartments in the centre used to be коммуналки - shared by 3-4 families, often with only one kitchen and bathroom. But yeah birth rates are low and many are still emigrating, so the future isn't that clear.

[@Szymek1243]

Wait. Is she allowed to enter Latvia now? I mean Russian citizens are not allowed now to enter baltic states, Poland, Finland and Czech republic?

[@NikitaBenCarter]

Julia probably has a British passport being married to Matt ❤.

[@Szymek1243]

@@NikitaBenCarter makes sense now

[@Oamaruastro]

Tsinandali used to be one of my favourite Georgian wines when lived in Russia, along with Mukuzani.

[@MattandJulia]

It was amazing! Haven’t tried Mukuzani yet though 😮❤️

[@marksharpe6384]

Julia watchin a baking show .......... ill call you star baker .... that is so cool great job ......

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, so sweet of you! Thank you 🤗😘

[@tibbydudeza]

Matt you are one lucky guy - the way Julia looks at you @ 8:10 :). We use some older UK plug standard (BS456 the 3 round pins in a triangle) - only recently adopted the EU 3 pin layout so it is a pain when travelling - fortunately still 50Hz 220V.

[@davext17000]

I was in Riga 1962 when i witnessed elderly woman shoveling snow off pavements, some with wooden clog type shoes, and in the shops sawdust covering the floors / looks much more modern today

[@edgarsdzerins]

Greetings from Riga!

[@Marilyn12346]

Good luck 🍀 you two 🤗

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Marilyn! 😘❤️

[@ДжейШмидт]

They give wine around the holidays

[@MattandJulia]

Aaaahhh, thank you 🥰❤️