Ventspils Freeport and the Old Town

Elza explores Ventspils on day two, contrasting the industrial freeport with the medieval Livonian Order Castle. She walks the seaside promenade, discusses the cost of living in Kurzeme, and shares practical notes on transit and residency. ☕ 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 33 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Livonian Order Castle, Closer Coffee, Rātslaukums, Ostas iela Promenade, Southern Pier, Freeport of Ventspils, Seaside Open-Air Museum, Skroderkrogs. Covered: Ventspils freeport economy, Livonian Order Castle, Cost of living in Ventspils, Residency registration practicalities, Public transit in Ventspils, Old Town architecture. Chapters:00:00 Kolka03:21 Ostas iela Promenade06:02 Ventspils08:03 Seaside Open-Air Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VentspilsTravel #LatviaLife #KurzemeCoast #FreeportCity #MedievalHistory #CostOfLivingLatvia #BalticSeaAutumn #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadLatvia #LivonianOrder #PortCityVibes #AffordableEurope #LatviaFoodScene #BlueFlagBeach #OpenAirMuseum #ResidencyTips #PublicTransitGuide #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/