LATVIA IS UNDERRATED! (Why Riga is our new favorite) 🇱🇻

We were shocked that this is Latvia! For such a small country, Riga Latvia is one of the best cities we’ve visited in Europe and possibly our favorite Old Town.
In this video, we experience the best things to do in Riga including seeing the best sights and trying delicious Latvian food. Make sure you watch the full video to learn about the best way to see Riga Latvia!
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[@sonymangames]

It's so nice to see people appreciating our capital, the way you do. And trust me, even if you do such a little thing as order in Latvian, it really warms our hearts, cuz maintaining a little language is not easy and seeing tourists try to speak it (sadly often more than local russians) we are very happy. Looking forward to next vlogs from Latvia! Paldies!

[@sitting_nut]

racist nn regime

[@mr.talkative7318]

Latvia is an awesome country. As a foreigner i am staying here for the past 3 years

[@sitting_nut]

@@mr.talkative7318 if you are white. its a very racist nn county to all others.

[@mr.talkative7318]

@@sitting_nut racism exists everywhere brother. Its not our problem or the problem of the country. It's people's perspective, i have a lot of native friends from Latvia who are very close to my heart. Don't judge a book by its cover, not every people or most of them are racist. People's mindset are changing a lot now a days. Find the positive sides instead of negatives only❤️

[@sitting_nut]

@@mr.talkative7318 i judge by the actions. latva has a nn regime. direct ideological successors of n regime there that collaborated with n regime in germany during ww2. they openly admire these collaborators an d try cover and excuse their atrocities . and they enact policies based on n ideology . only change in latvian mindset is the ever growing acceptance and admiration for such racism among latvian in general . you must be willfully blind not see it.

[@Lolielila]

As a Latvian who lives in Riga, this video was a grate way for me to see people enjoying the little things in the old town. Some of this stuff I see like every day and don't think much of them, but it's very cool to see people be excited about that stuff

[@williamsonah5667]

Great not grate

[@jakubknopp1964]

I've been there only 3 weeks ago :) By far the most stunning old town out of all Baltic capitals. Art Nouveau at its finest.

[@ojarskrumins8476]

Riga is in some places also named as global capital of Art Nouveau.

[@SV-yf4et]

Riga is amazing, but I'd say it's not the Oldtown it's rather the Art Novo buildings that are 100 years old that really make the city stand out. Vilnius Oldtown is massive with palaces and churches everywhere and Tallinn has the most authentic medieval feel to it.

[@user-gq3ce3sk3z]

Tallin is better!

[@Hi-oh7to]

Thank you for appreciating Riga :)

[@ghasifzain9423]

That's how you properly appreciate another culture.💚 Respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. We really want to visit Pakistan soon also!

[@ghasifzain9423]

@@KeepGoingPlaces That would be wonderful 💯... Waiting to host you guys

[@rachelh930]

I haven’t even finished this video, and I booked a flight there. Thank you for inspiring me!

[@nadjibzemmouri5319]

Peace😇 and love❤ from Algeria🇩🇿 Nice too meet you

[@teodorakakis]

The "harp" at the Swedish Gate is actually an ancient national string instrument called "kokle". Thank you for the amazing video!

[@cosmo9916]

As a Latvian, watching others travel to Latvia makes me very happy! Thanks for visiting and liking our country, I, personally also think that Latvia is REALLY UNDERRATED. Especially at Riga. I just don't know why I love my living place and some places in Riga so much. It's only for me that it's absolutely infinitely nostalgic.

[@vodkadave69]

Wow,what a gorgeous visit guys. I’ve had Latvia on my list for a few years but will definitely visit. Fantastic footage,thank you 😎

[@KRSmith-cj4oh]

Another great vlog guys and a lovely look at Riga. Thanks for taking us to lunch with you at the markets and sharing the fascinating facts about the massive market hall. Paddle boarding down the canals looked fun and a wonderful way to see the city.

[@kamelos5240]

Once again another country on my travel list. Thank you! Love from Dumfries and Galloway! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇱🇻

[@raimondskazuss5501]

The string instrument in the gateway is called "kokle" and it's one of our national instruments. Basically, a hollow wooden body with strings attached to the top - similar principle to the harp. A lot of European countries have their own national variations of these kinds of instruments.

[@alonasolovjova4009]

I love watching videos about my home town because it always reminds me how beautiful it is, some times you just get used to places that you see everyday. So that you very much for this video ❤️

[@TheSmoothLibra]

Ohhh myyy myyy my...what a great video for a great tour of riga, latvia. Im definetly visiting next summer for my vacation, good job guys!!! 😃😃

[@thisisourworld9544]

Really enjoyed this Riga guide. Cant wait to visit one day. Thank you for sharing, much appreciated 🙌

[@dbb96ac]

Looks so relaxing! Glad to see your channel is growing!

[@rolizz]

Very lovely and heartwarming, I am very happy when I see videos like these about my beautiful city. 😀Keep up what are you doing! You are doing very well job. I will love to see more videos from you about Riga and other cities around the globe ;)

[@nikitaegle5533]

I want video from Latgale, i want to see real Latvia, not only capital

[@expatfamilylive9041]

We visited Riga and we loved it! Thank you for a beautiful video! Hugs from the Netherlands!

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

So glad you’ve had the chance to visit! 🇱🇻 Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@PeterLoh]

I’m currently travelling in Riga, so I just came across your channel. Your style of travel vlogging is excellent and reminds me a lot of Kara and Nate’s old videos!

[@lego3952]

As a latvian, im very happy that people actually visit our country! our food, and kvass is really good!

[@uncappedsmile6416]

Sad we as Latvians keep leaving our own country because its broke in so many ways (

[@NToombes]

i visited for the first time only 2 weeks ago and absolutely loved the place but sorry, cant agree on the Kvass drink, horrible.... lol. Down to individual tastes I know.

[@lilithlilirose4289]

Omg, thank you for this wonderful video. I miss Rīga so much, the small cozy streets, people, beauty, ahh, everything. You showed the city gorgeously. And the central market, it's always an adventure to go there. Sirsnīgs paldies!! :)

[@nadjibzemmouri5319]

Peace😇 and love❤ from Algeria 🇩🇿 .Nice too meet you

[@lonelywriterdoteu]

Been to Riga seven times since 2011. Always a minimum of a week. And will come back. Beautiful city, lovely people.

[@michaelwolfcub3555]

allways interesting to see cities youve seen in a new light, thanks for the quality video

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

You’re welcome! So glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@sandrisjansons1515]

Very professionally shot , glad you liked Riga . Was very interesting to watch even for a local . Good luck and welcome again !

[@raitisfreimanis]

Nice video! Glad you enjoyed your time in Rīga.

[@oskars.ozolins]

Video was amazing, loved little added sound effects. I'm happy that you loved my city! I would recommend next time visit Sigulda too.

[@mr.talkative7318]

Guys this is the best Riga tour😌💝 video... Hatsoff

[@labrostraveller]

What a wonderful city to visit and explore! Nice video

[@mikuskokenbergs8853]

Thank You. It's is just so nice to see such nice people visiting our capital. I myself live in the new part of the city over the river.

[@gludeklis]

such a great camera work and representation of our charming Riga. thank you big time, guys!

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed this one!

[@DanUnplanned]

Wow just doing some research on my next trip! I’ve just got back from a 2 week filming trip in Poland and it was so amazing my best videos yet! Riga is 100% on the list to visit next! It’s beautiful

[@xPIPZZYx]

This was beautiful! Felt like I was touring with you guys. Your videos are so calm and relaxing, can't tell you how much I enjoy them. I am bulgarian and after I watched you tour Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo, it was like I somehow rediscovered those places, even though I've been there so many times. Oh, and btw, this was actualy the second time you tried halva. The first time was in Veliko Tarnovo in that turkish coffee place, just a different kind maybe. Much love from Bulgaria!

[@vyacheslavdubrovin3337]

I like Latvia, it is a gorgeous country🙂

[@AmericanEnglishBrent]

Well done! I really enjoy this peak at Riga.

[@MatteaandChris]

Great video!! Thank you for sharing 😍

[@joestunnerboxing]

Just got back from Riga. What a beautiful city! Watching your video makes me want to go back.

[@Ojstra]

Unique video from Riga. Like the paddleboarding part around the old town.

[@ugundijaugundija9242]

Thank you for such an intelligent and heartfelt review.

[@ThisisAnastasiah]

Nice to see you here, in Riga🙌💗

[@kristapsstelmahers7041]

Welcome to Latvia in Riga city! I'm happy your vlog for Latvia. I'm born in Riga. Yes, beautiful Riga city, there are also beautiful natures in Latvia. :)

[@Osiits25]

Thanks guys for nice video and good representation of our Capital city. There is also some bad spots. But video was great. BTW that harp what was under Swedish gate called "Kokle". Its string instrument mostly can find them in Baltics and around this area. Have great holidays in Baltics.

[@pompeya402]

Travelling to Riga in two weeks! I'm so excited😃

[@llwil2003]

In 2019 we went to Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and they are all running together in my mind. I will have to go back to my photos and take a look. I do know we enjoyed that trip.

[@blackbob1977]

Hello from Riga! Thank you for nice review!

[@nutrilook]

lovely video guys !

[@AtisJ]

You guys have the most amazing cinematic shots!

[@astramccracken6555]

I am from Latvia and I like how you enjoy trip to Latvia, very nice

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

Thanks for sharing,Ill be in Riga next month,great vldeo.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Hope you enjoyed it Eric.

[@elizabethhouck5865]

Wow, beautiful and fun!

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you!! 🤗

[@gintsklavins7822]

Thank You for this lovely video. Heart touching. I am born in Riga :)

[@IngaKaden]

Hello from Latvia! Lovely video

[@JDATokplachannel]

Very beautiful 🤩 thank for sharing 🎉🎊🍀🎈🌹

[@DavidandSarah]

The market food looked so delicious!

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@roussamdilig7350]

Amazing city! Been there 4 times before the pandemic and I still love to come back there this winter. I miss their food and City itself👍👍👍.

[@evelinaliepina3028]

Thanks for representing my home town well ❤️

[@chrissyt8828]

Came here to see and learn more about where my grandparents came from. Great video! I so wish we could have traveled there together so I could have seen it through their eyes…

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video and can see a glimpse into Latvia. We just posted another video from Cēsis, Latvia and have one more coming next week from our Midsummer celebration there :)

[@chrissyt8828]

@@KeepGoingPlaces can’t wait to see!

[@planetlondon6145]

Nice vlog on the beautiful ,tranquil city Riga.

[@dvoroncovs]

I’m really glad you enjoyed Riga

[@diawarawali]

Thanks. Because of you I'll visit this beautiful country, specially #Riga 😍😍❤️

[@rasastachneviciene5962]

It's so nice that you traveling you even been at lithuania our country keep going

[@rjgkankit]

Very nice sharing dear friend ❤️🥰

[@Ojstra]

@Keep Going Places , I found your channel some days ago, watched many of your videos and I can say that your videos are very good and relaxing to see them, so keep it up. Nice to see you in Europe. As I am an European from Slovenia and have traveled to nearly all European countries, here are maybe some tips of places for you that can maybe help you (as you haven't visited them yet on your videos and I have visited them): Belgium: Brugge (Bruges) is maybe the most amazing historic town in Europe, amazing place (Venice of the North) with boat rides on canals. Antwerpen surprised me with Rubenshuis and some charming Dutch alleys in the old town. Till early September, it is amazing exhibition Dinos in the Sand on the Belgian Coast in Middelkerke (reachable with tram from Oostende, situated near De Greefplein tram station). Ghent has maybe the most spectacular castle of Gravensteen and Graslei around canal is very picturesque, also street with St. Nicholas Church and City Tower, as in St. Bavo Church is a masterpice of the Ghent Altair. Belgian railway system is one of the best in the world, with possibility to buy package of 10 rides for 87 €. Finland: Rovaniemi is a place to visit in winter. There are Santa Claus Village, Santa Park (in both you can meet with Santa Claus and talk to him) and many possibilities to enjoy Arctic winter - snowmobiling, reindeer and husky sleigh ride, snowshoeing, possibility to see Northern Lights at night if skies are clear ... France: Alsace is amazing, with unbelievably charming historic towns Strasbourg, Colmar and Riquewihr, Eguisheim, Kaysersberg on the Alsatian Wine Route. These towns are even more colourful and half-timbered than German Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Christmas is the time when they light the most. Brittany's Dinan and Fougères and Normandy's Honfleur are extremely beautiful and charming towns, such as chalk cliffs in Étretat (Falaise d'Aval). Italy: Dolomites are out of this world. Until the winter comes, it is a possibility to ride some amazing passes with great views, such as Passo Sella, Passo Gardena, Passo Pordoi, Passo Falzarego (with cable car to Lagazuoi) and Tre Cime di Lavaredo (legendary three peaks). Cortina d'Ampezzo can be very charming in winter. Ravenna is full of amazing historic mosaics. Slovenia: Postojna Cave is amazing with many cave structures and train ride. If you like Lord of the Rings and Moria chapter, try Škocjan Caves with amazing cave canyon. In the end of October, there are amazing yellow and golden larches on the path from Vršič Pass to Slemenova špica (1 hour walk) and Konjščica Pasture in Pokljuka (1 hour walk from the biathlon stadium in Pokljuka- Rudno Polje). Vogel Ski Resort above Lake Bohinj is very picturesque in winter when it is much snow there. Near Maribor, the second largest town in Slovenia, it is heart among vineyards in Špičnik, especially very picturesque in autumn when vine is yellow. In Brežice Castle is the Knight's Hall, one of the best examples of baroque secular paintings anywhere - in summer, a visit to Terme Čatež (thermal summer park) can add to amazing experience there. Poland: Gdansk is maybe the most beautiful Hanseatic town anywhere. Austria: Salzkammergut Lake Region (with Hallstatt, Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut and Bad Ischl especially) is the region to visit in the middle of October when there are amazing autumn leaf colours and not so much tourists as in summer. From Sankt Wolfgang, there is a train ride to the Schafberg Mountain where 4-5 lakes can be seen from the above. Werfen, around 40 kms from Salzburg, is known for the Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave (icy also in summer) and amazing Hohenwerfen Castle where you can also see the Birds of Prey Show. Krimml Waterfalls are interesting experience as you can hike 400 metres up around the falls, there are rainbows of the top of them if it is sunny and falls themselves are very spectacular. Krimml Waterfalls are also not far away from Kitzbühel, the famous ski resort where the world-known downhill on Streif is taking place every year in the calendar of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mostar is a very charming town, literally the bridge between Western world and Orient. San Marino: Its capital San Marino is maybe the most beautiful Italian hill town anywhere. Slovakia: High Tatra Mountains are very charming, especially in Tatranska Lomnica where there is a cable car to Lomnicky Štit. Čičmany is a very unique little village, this type of village can't be found anywhere else. Romania: Corvin Castle of Hunedoara is spectacular, also Peleş and Pelişor Castle in Sinaia (in the middle of Carpathian Mountains). It is also nice story of Dracula with his amazing birthplace in the medieval Sighişoara. In Bran Castle, for some known as Dracula Castle, he never lived but is also a very nice medieval castle with interesting scary shops and town, good to be visited in the time around Halloween. Greece: I saw you visited Athens and Santorini, but there are also some nice places in Meteora (amazing monasteries on the top of the rocks), Mykonos Island (Little Venice), Epidavros Theatre in Peloponnese ... + maybe Trenčin and Bojnice Castle in Slovakia, Europa-Park and Schwarzwald's Schiltach, Gutach (open air museum), Triberg (cuckoo clock museum), Titisee-Neustadt, Freiburg im Breisgau in Germany, Cinque Terre and Porto Venere in Italy, Sintra (Pena Palace), Obidos and Aveiro-Costa Nova in Portugal, Mont-Saint-Michel (Normandy-Brittany) in France, Rovinj and Pula in Croatia ... Also heard of Berat and Gjirokaster in Albania. Many amazing places in Europe for sure. I hope that this can help you for some of your future videos.

[@2Travelis2Live]

I enjoyed this video. Riga is such a picturesque city.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

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[@ApbtThailandKennel]

Great video thanks for share and send you all my love nice day and see you soon best greetings from Thailand Korat..👍.🤟🙂🙏

[@i.s4005]

I love Your video, soo beautiful and so warm, U talk so nice about my country .. thank You :))

[@travelguidevlogs257]

I don't know why i love latvia Love from india❤️

[@Santnar]

Beautiful video 🥰❤❤

[@andremathews1823]

Another wicked awesome video!!! 17 thumbs up, 9 high fives and 3 jumping chest bumps!!!

[@prestonmays]

Greetings from Vermont. We actually moved to Vermont from Denton TX in part from the video you made about your visit to Vermont. We have a second home I’m Ukraine, but now that our second home is no longer a viable option to visit, we are planning to go to Bulgaria and Latvia this spring. Everything looks so beautiful. I highly recommend that you visit Georgia at some point.

[@artursupelnieks9447]

Nice video!👍

[@michelezemaitaitis5213]

Hope you guys are doing well! Haven’t seen any new videos in a while. My husband and I are traveling to Munch Sept 15th for a 2 1/2 week European vacation. We are visiting Munch, Garmisch, Mainz, Cologne, Brussels,Bruges and Amsterdam. Loved watching your Latvia videos. They were getting me excited for our adventure! Looking forward to see more. Take care!

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Thank you so much for reaching out! 😊 We are doing well and have another Latvia video posting in the morning. Enjoy your trip to Europe!!

[@deepakbakshi1008]

very nice..guys..i am coming Riga next month ..

[@emilyk_2007]

Hi from Latvia!!!🇱🇻

[@lisabethklein]

Loved watching you try halva. lol. Def go to Israel for a foodie experience. Halva is in every gas station like a candy bar!

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

Oooh!! 😮 Israel sounds delicious! The halva was so good!

[@paulkenneally789]

@@KeepGoingPlaces Hmm, halva universally available in England. Greek,Cypriot,Turkish,Armenian communities consume it like water… didn’t see any halva on my trip to Israel… maybe l should look harder next time l’m walking down to the Carmel market via Sheinkin street.

[@TerryAnnOnline]

The paddle boarding was fun.

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

It was a ton of fun! 🇱🇻

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Lovely video about a truly interesting country and city.

[@deborahkristensen9344]

My husband and I we🎉in Riga a few years ago and loved it!!

[@itsevelinakp]

Its always interesting to see tourist view of my country /city! Rigas central market is gold and a scary place at the same time, if you find the right sellers you can get sooo good deals! And also Halva is hit or miss to people, either you love it or hate it, it's by preference

[@nijolec3430]

Awesome!

[@martaberzina5398]

yes!!!! fave

[@coldnorthadventures5905]

Beautiful video, Riga is very nice.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

It looks a wonderful place to explore.

[@ninjahyper5886]

Riga is unique,kind of quaint,unknown and a rustic charm at certain places,not too touristy,always worth a trip,love the city walks,a fan for life

[@Gatis...]

Like from me 👍 and greetings from Latvia thanks for nice video!

[@oskarsrode2167]

The brow color comes from the iron content, as most of the water goes through moors where it picks up oxidated iron, ie. rust. 5000 years ago they were as brown as now, so it is not due to contamination.

[@2Sage-7Poets]

looks like the weather in latvia is cool..

[@JordanandEmily]

Ahhhh! We were just tossing up if we should skip through or spend a few days in Latvia later this year and this has not made the decision easy 😍

[@u1zha]

18:10 eldest sister instincts mega cute :D The channel is slow flowing, but it's also not a sewage receptacle directly.

[@boopyournose5698]

Love seeing my own country's capital from tourist's point if view. For people that might want to visit our country I would suggest to go out of the capital city (if your time allows). Buses are cheap here and the country is small enough to make a day trip and still have plenty of time for sightseeing. Another thing, if you have a possibility to stay with local country people, you wouldn't want to miss visiting our country in a timeframe form the end of the summer till early autumn and have a real culture experience with picking up mushrooms or cranberries or blueberries. It's a huge deal for Latvians and some even keep their mushroom picking places as top secret. Or if you're visiting in spring there is short period of time when we get juices from trees. But that timeframe is very hard to predict. So to anyone who is into ecological lifestyle, Latvia would be a dream country to travel to and maybe move in to 😊

[@UzzalTex]

Latvia very much beautiful

[@latvij]

Nice Thank you.

[@trololollolololololl]

Great couple

[@madammadonna]

You should try the darker halva next time. you probably like peanut butter, it is made from peanuts, but is sweet, without the salt in it, I adore it. By the looks of it you picked some that are made from sunflower seeds or sesame seeds, they are good, too, but the peanut one is pure heaven. (I live in Riga). I am glad you loved my city 🤩

[@KeepGoingPlaces]

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[@SSKrissky]

Lovely video. If you like our capital city than you guys need try go to Cēsis. ♥️

[@pauldevaney3109]

I like the meow dubbed in at 5:55.🙂

[@KristineStalberga]

YOUR THE BEST😀😀😀😀

[@BIOSHOCKFOXX]

Halva is like a brittle, yet sticky, type of brick, has a texture of peanut butter in mouth after it mixes with saliva, but starts off as a cotton candy slightly, because it is made mainly from sunflower seeds or sesame, mixed with oil, peanuts, and caramel mass. Textures can differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. Halva is common in Europe and especially middle East. If you would fly to Turkey, it is different there, as well as cheaper, all sweets in Turkey are cheaper, because it is almost like their national treat, like baklava, my favorite. Here it is expensive. The one you bought might've been the one I got from Turkey recently, in small cubes, and texture is like cotton candy later, but firstly it is slightly dry-ish, but soft, kind of flaky texture, but with saliva it turns into cotton candy type of feel in mouth and melts.

[@CarolinaK2023]

❤❤❤

[@raitshots]

It takes time to get to know the country of Latvia. Have seen a lot in 40 years. Although a small country. Very different ancient Latvian families that have survived for centuries before the Viking era. And beautiful nature in Latvia. When traveling by motorcycle or car and other vehicles. Very labyrinthine roads in Latvia and many historical places of ancient times. 😎 👍 #raits_haberkorns_hots_videophotographs

[@rev31089]

Halva is a mixture of grinded seeds. It’s very weird and fattening but delicious nonetheless. Water in the canal - definitely a big nope. 😄 It’s nasty. But the river itself is kinda ok. The color doesn’t really change no matter where you are here, because it has mostly to do with the soil.

[@ReginaM]

Moving there in couple of weeks for good.

[@ReginaM]

@@p.lisovska9847 from Philippines. I love Latvian nature not the winter cold. Where are you now?