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The second stop of the three small countries of the Pineapple Sea - Latvia🇱🇻

✨Riga, Latvia✨ My favorite city among the three small countries❤️ Really, really fun to visit and comfortable! The most surprising place on this trip is Riga~ The old town is so big and beautiful, and there are stories everywhere you walk Not only historical buildings, but also cute cat houses and check-in churches The streets after the rain are like European movie scenes🌧️ 🛍My favorite is Lidl supermarket (laughing European Lidl is really fun to visit and take pictures And it’s cheap and has many special snacks that you can bring back as souvenirs! 💒 I went to: ✔️ The Three Brothers House (a cute old house with a sense of age) ✔️ The Blackheads Palace (the exterior wall is super gorgeous, it is a landmark photo spot) ✔️ The Cat House (remember to find where the cat is🐈) ✔️ The Cathedral (I heard it has the most beautiful organ in Europe) 📍It’s also very convenient to walk in the city. Many places in the city center can be visited by walking for a whole day! If you have enough time, I also recommend taking a ride to "Jurmala Beach" It is a seaside town in Latvia, and it is really suitable for relaxing in the summer~ 🌳 I also accidentally discovered a luggage collection place near the train station. Although it is a bit hidden, it is very cheap and suitable for travelers who want to go shopping after checking out! 🍽️ In ​​terms of food, I ate: 🍛 Asian restaurant, Thai cuisine (home-style) 🍖 Super special Georgian cuisine There is also a local chain store "Lido", which is very similar to a buffet but tastier than you think! 📸 If you are interested in accommodation, you can leave a message and I will send you the airbnb information of the accommodation privately There are McDonald's and Burger King downstairs, which is super convenient! And the nearby park unexpectedly took a photo from an angle that looks like a photo hahaha📷 — In short! If you are planning to come to the three Baltic countries, I strongly recommend Riga to book at least 2 nights, and play slowly to enjoy it🧳 If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me, I can give you accommodation, luggage storage or itinerary suggestions🙌 #Latvia #Riga #European niche travel #Riga tourism #Baltic three small countries #EuropeFreeTravel #TravelShare #TravelRecommendations #XiaohongshuTravel #LidlSupermarket #CatHouse #ThreeBrothersHouse #FreedomMonument
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