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The Republic of Latvia may be small but it offers much more as a destination than many travelers might guess. Latvia offers markedly different features depending on which area you visit; one-third of this Baltic state is covered by forests, but you'll also find a cosmopolitan city full of art nouveau architecture, plus miles of serene coastline and thousands of rivers. We've collected the best Web sites to help you discover Latvia online and to aid you in planning a trip there.

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Basic Latvia Travel Information

The Web reveals Latvia's land, culture, enviable sightseeing opportunities, and shadowy history. In ... read more »

Travel Requirements for Latvia

Here you'll find sites to relieve your pre-travel anxiety, covering passport requirements and ... read more »

Getting to Latvia

Latvia may present a challenge if you're used to Eurail-ing it around Europe. Though it lacks the ... read more »

Latvia Hotels

Tourists in Latvia have many accommodation options from which to choose: upscale and boutique ... read more »

Getting Around in Latvia

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Latvia Travel Blogs and Forums

Latvia's independence is still relatively new, and Soviet occupation and influence is still a subject of much discussion in blogs and forums. Adding to the political pontificating are Latvian expatriates in the United States, as well as native Latvians who only recently returned home after 1991. Travel advice and tips for visitors can be found on the sites in this section, as well.

Dulcinea's Insight

To find blogs on specific topics, try a blog search engine like Technorati or BlogPulse.

If you find a blog you like, check to see if the blogger has included a blogroll (a list of recommended blogs on similar or different topics) in either of the sidebars.

Use your discretion when accepting or rejecting the advice of a blogger or poster in a forum. Read previous posts and profiles to get a better sense of personality, interests, and credibility before you make any important decisions regarding your trip based on what someone has posted.

See the findingDulcinea Blogs Guide for more tips and advice for finding blogs, and starting your own.

Dulcinea's Picks

For blogs ...

Baltic Visitor blogs about travel tips and news for Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. Uncluttered and clearly written, this blog can be broken down by country or topic-see categories in the right sidebar. There is a good mix of subject matter, whether you're into music festivals and Baltic beer or Latvian history and politics, or all of it.

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Gadling , a very recently (and sleekly) redesigned travel blog, has a string of entries about Latvia and the Baltics written by several different bloggers. You can learn a lot here, as Gadling includes many embedded travel-friendly links within its posts, as well as helpful visuals like maps and photos to enhance written entries. An under-the-radar vacation idea in Latvia provided one such excellent post.

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Marginalia is a blog kept by Peteris Cedrins, who was born in Chicago to Latvian exiles before relocating to Latvia after the country gained independence in 1991. Cedrins makes observations and provides commentary on politics and history in Latvia and the "periphery of the EU." Recent posts discussed a speech by the U.S. ambassador to Latvia and "being green" in Latvia.

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All About Latvia presents the sarcastic, and at times scathing, insights of Aleks, a 30-year-old Latvian who has lived in the United States since 1997. Browse categories in the right sidebar, such as "Communist Past," "Constitution," and "The Parliament: 10 wise guys." "YouTube Links" concerning Latvia have also earned a separate category

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For travel forums ...

VirtualTourist maintains forums for countless countries, including Latvia. Browse the questions and answers to find what you're looking for, or post your own thoughts. There is no typical entry here but rather an interesting mix of restaurant and bar recommendations, driving advice, visa inquiries, and much more.

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Lonely Planet's Thorn Tree forum is comprised of numerous branches (countries) revealing traveler-written tips and bits of wisdom. The Latvia branch is full of questions and answers to help you plan your travels or reduce pre-trip anxiety. Browse or post your own entries for specific concerns.

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For travelogues and essays ...

The Washington Post offers an intriguing glimpse of the two sides of Riga: exuberance tamed by troubling historic sites.

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