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Riga Region

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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.

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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 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!

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

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:)

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?

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??

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!

My original plan was to arrive in Riga on 2 July, go to Kaliningrad on the 6th and fly to Copenhagen on the 8th from Kaliningrad via Riga.I have decided not to go to Kaliningrad and thus will have 2 extra days. I've been to Riga and as much as I like it, 2 more days wouldn't be possible. Where should I go?

Hi, Does the Riga Free Tour still exist? Their internet address no longer works... (rigafreetour.com) Thanks

Hi, I'm on short visit in Riga ... couple of days. Anyone wants to show me a city? or advise where to go etc ... zpracy@gazeta.pl

Hi, I'm about to spend a few days on my own in Riga and am on a diet... Can you recommend restaurants with healthy options or a good salad bar? I'll be staying in the embassy district. Thanks! Catherine

We will arrive on Riga Airport and need to go to Jurmala, I know there is an easy option by going to Central Station and then take a train, but if we go by taxi, what would that approximately cost??

What is the best and easiest way to get from Riga Airport to Jurmala? I think we have to get from the Airport to Central Station and then take a bus to Jurmala, hope someone has the answer?

Hey there! We are going to visit Riga in summer! Yeah its gonna be great! I wonder if there is possibility to rent a car/minibus for 8 people plus one baby (age 1 year) ...is there baby chairs in the car/minibus at the rental places? Yeah its a huge family we are taking with us, so we are also looking for big apartment in Old Riga to rent for one week...8 people plus 1 baby...I've been searching on the internet for different apartments in Old Riga but i wasn't so lucky to find one with 3 double beds, 2 single beds and one baby bed...Yeah and other thing is - it must be apartment in the building with elevator coz grandfather can't walk too much...:( If anyone knows something, let me know,please:) thanx3

Can anyone tell me if travelling from the UK to Riga you would take Euros or Lats

Sveiki! I need an advice. my departure from Riga airport at 11.30, but bus arrived (internetional, from belarus) only at 8.10. How long could take transfer to airport? + potential delay due to mornind truffic over bridge( as i remember it located in the eastern side of Daugava river). Paldies!

Hello Does anyone know if it is possible to get invataxi in Riga for airport pick and drop? Taxi should have a lift or ramp and the wheelchair shall be fasten. Thank yo

hello every body. i am planning to visit riga (coming from sweden) on 17th of november till 19th 2010. i am 25 yrs old man and coming alone,is that safe to go there?and is there anybody else planning to come on the same days??where should i stay(cheap and safe place,hotel or hostels) thak you all regards nomishah

This question feels silly to me as I've been in Riga a dozen times, but even when I was pregnant it didn't occur to me to check these things.... But here we go: What kind of baby food is there available in supermarkets in Riga, eg Rimi? Porridge, baby formula, puréed fruit, vegetables and poultry/fish etc? And restaurants, are there baby high chairs available in any of them? My baby girl is 7 months and on solids but has no teeth yet. We are flying out next week for a long awaited trip abroad :) Thanks a million!

See my previous posting re Tallin. Suggestions please. Bruce