Ventspils Freeport, Castle and Seaside Promenade

Day four in Ventspils. Elza explores the contrast between the medieval Livonian Order Castle and the industrial freeport, walks the seaside promenade, and reflects on the city's affordability and practicalities for residents. ☕ 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 35 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Livonian Order Castle, Seaside Open-Air Museum, Venta River, Old Town (Vecpilsēta), Southern Pier, Closer Coffee, Pankūkas un pelmeņi, Swedbank. Covered: Ventspils freeport industry, Livonian Order Castle, Cost of living in Ventspils, Public transit and residency logistics, Seaside Open-Air Museum visit, Old Town architecture. Chapters:00:00 Ventspils03:23 Livonian Order Castle07:05 Market Square A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #Kurzeme #OldTownVentspils #FreeportLife #SlowTravel #LatviaLiving #VentaRiver #MedievalCastles #BudgetTravelEurope #SeptemberInLatvia #IndustrialHeritage #MaritimeMuseum #CafeHopping #PublicTransport #ResidencyTips #AutumnVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/