Riga's Anniversary Month and the Quiet Centre

On day three in Riga, Elza explores the city's 825th birthday celebrations, from the Lenin statue debate to the Left Bank Festival's street food. She also navigates the practicalities of long-term life, from apartment hunting in Āgenskalns to getting a Rīdzinieka karte, and reflects on the art of doing nothing much. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Riga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Rocket Bean Roastery, Akropole Rīga, Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia, Riga Central Market, Cuba Coffee Room, Victory Park, Vērmanes Garden, Dzegužkalns. Covered: Riga 825th birthday events, Riga local transit card practicalities, Riga neighbourhoods for long-term living, Latvian culinary staples, Riga summer atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Freedom Square02:26 Akropole Rīga04:31 Forest path06:49 Cuba Coffee Room07:45 Cafe terrace08:39 City plaza09:33 Tram bell A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riga825 #RigaAnniversary #LatviaTravel #RigaLiving #LeftBankFestival #RigaCentralMarket #EthnographicMuseumRiga #RigaCoffee #Āgenskalns #TeikaRiga #LatvianDainas #RyeBread #BalticSummer #SlowTravel #RigaTransit #QuietCentreRiga https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/