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Hi, I will travel to Riga in mid May 2013, and will take a train to Moscow. Can I just go to train station and buy the train ticket or have to purchase at travel agent? What does it cost, and how often the train to Moscow leave Riga. Please someone give some advice? Thanks.

James 

Is any train connection from Riga to Aluksne? How much time does it take? Regarding the prices of bus and train, what is the best option? Thanks!

Would anyone like to meet for dinner on the 19th or the 20th? I have one work thing to do on my visit then on pre Christmas holiday for two days. Gordon

Hi! We are planning a trip to Riga at Christmas and are wondering about opening hours for shops and restaurants on 26th December. As it is a public holiday, should we expect most tourist shops and restaurants as well to be closed?

Hi! Does anybody know schedule of trains on route Valka-Riga? Or is there website of Latvian railway where i can find timetables? We plan to travel from Valka to Riga and at once to Minsk in december.

Hi there, I'm going to Riga in the beginning of December, and I was wondering whether there are any intenetsites with a summary of all concerts and other cultural events going on in the city, preferably in English? Thanks in advance!

Hi! Does anybody know some good cafe/restaurant/tavern near Estonian border, in Valka or surroundings? Thingking about birthday lunch there. Thanks.

I was wondering if anyone knows if you can get to the lighthouse located at the beginning of the river (harbor?) as you approach Riga from the sea. It is a black and white lighthouse. I would have to rely on public transportation and walking if I wanted to go see it, so if any details about that are available, I'd really appreciate the information!

I have seen a picture of several men holding up a globe, and was wondering where this picture was taken - exact streets. Could anyone tell me? Thanks

I've got an eight hour flyover in Riga this June during night (11 pm - 7 am). What do you recommend? Should I just book a hotel or makes it sense to go for the cities nightlife (or even to snatch some impression of the cities sights)? Thanx in advance!

We will be in Riga for one day onlu, as a stop on a cruise in late August. We had planned on taking a tour offered by the cruise line. How difficult is it to see Riga on one's own? Is it small enough that one can walk from place to place, or are we better off taking an organized bus tour which includes about 2 hours of walking around the center and the other two hours getting an overview from a bus? We welcome suggestions from those who are familiar with the city. Thanks. Carl

Does someone know a good travel guide in Daugavpils, and the cost of one day inside the city? Thank you!

hi there,i am a newbie here:) we plan to travel in Latvia, i've never been there and know nearly nothing about it. could someone give me some advice on how much i need pay for the tip after a dinner in a restaurant or how much is suitable to pay the taxi driver,doorboy....etc..? thank you very much for your kindly replies:)

Hi, We are travelling to Europe later this year and want to try and find some relatives which I have never meet. My father was born there and want to find out about my heriatge etc. I have some addresses written in Latvian which I can not translate. Is there anyone who might be able to help me out. Many Thanks Read more: World Travel Forum

Hi, I'm considering a trip to Lithuania/Latvia/Estonia for later this year. I was wondering how easy/difficult it is to get from one country to the next via ground transportation (either buses or trains). Basically, are there up to date and easy to find schedules? Does everything run on time?

Hi, My father was Latvian and passed away a little time ago. I have found a couple of letters from his niece in Riga, but can not understand the addresses on them. I would greatly appreciative of anyone who could help me in this translation. I can scan the addresses and email to anyone who may be able to help. Many Thanks Gunar

Could anyone tell me the easiest way to go from Riga to Dandagas. Cheers Gunar & Vicki

My name is Gunars Juskevics and Iam visiting Latvia later this year. I would like to find any family members from my fathers side. His name was Vladimirs Juskevics and was born in Dandaga in 1922. He died in 2003 in Brisbane Australia. Unfortunately I have no further information except that he has a niece and some other relatives in Riga. Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I am the last family member and would like find any other family which I may have. Thank you

Hello, I'm considering a week-end trip to Istanbul. I've found needed itinerary with Air Baltic at descent price, via Riga. But the time inerval between arrival to Riga and then departure to Istanbul is only 40 minutes. However Air Baltic site offers this itinerary. I wonder if that's a good idea or it's too risky. I haven't been to Riga airport, I don't know hoe big it is. What would you say? Is there a chance to get to the flight? Thank you

Hi all, am planning to stay 2 days in Riga (27 to 29 Dec) and would like to stay in the center of the city. May you advise me a hotel near restaurants & pubs area? Thank you

I want to book a flight in advance operated by Air Baltic. I read that this company is facing heavy financial turbulences, so do you think booking is still safe? Or is it likely to go bankrupt, so that it would be more clever to book flights of another airline?

Hello, I am interested whether there is something to do during the new year eve in Liepaja? is there any events? live concerts? Thanks.

Hi! Can anybody recomend shoping centres, streets with shops in Valmiera and Cesis (Latvia)? I want to find also shop of kichen/home mashines (just Zelmer products). Thanks

Hi! Thinking about trip to Latvia. Want to visit Lizums village, Valmiera town, maybe Gulbene etc. What sights should we visit in Valmiera, Smiltene, Gulbene? (museums, old churches, palaces...) Any other interesting places in this region? Strenci? Thanks

Whats weather like in Riga end of October..??Can we expect rain??Or just cold temperatures??Thxs!

I know it is short notice, but I am attending a meeting in Riga on Monday - and will have to travel at weekend. would anyone like to meet for coffee or dinner? Gordon

Are there any one day tours from Riga to Vilnius??

I am going to make a night stop in Aluksne, Latvia. I was thinking of taking a swim in Aluksne Lake the next day, if the weather is OK. Any suggestion on the good places to swim in the lake? (I've got a car, so distance is not a problem) Thank you!

Does anyone have experience taking this minibus? I'll be traveling on a Sunday -- will this generally be OK without a reservation? The websites recommends advance reservation, but none of my negotiable payment instruments are accepted. Will 55 Litas cash paid to the driver get me where I need to go, i.e., Klaipeda? ;) Is it possible to purchase advance tickets from the bus station when I arrive in Riga? Thanks for the help!