Ventspils Freeport and the Quiet Sea

Day nine in Ventspils. Elza explores the contrast between the medieval Livonian Order Castle and the industrial freeport, walks the seaside promenade, visits the Science Centre VIZIUM, and reflects on the city's affordability and practicalities. ☕ 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 40 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Ostgals, Livonian Order Castle, Ostas iela Promenade, Pilotage ship Rota, Southern Pier, Science Centre VIZIUM, Creative House, Closer Coffee. Covered: Ventspils daily life, Cost of living in Ventspils, Medieval Architecture, Ventspils industrial heritage, Public transit and costs, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Chapters:00:00 Ostgals01:18 Livonian Order Castle03:31 Pilotage ship Rota06:10 Science Centre VIZIUM08:56 Seaside Open-Air Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticSea #MedievalHistory #IndustrialHeritage #FreeportLife #AutumnInLatvia #TravelOnABudget #LivingAbroad #LatviaExpats #SeaAndStone #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #ScienceCentreVIZIUM #OpenAirMuseum #RiversideWalk #LatvianCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/