Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola

Elza spends her last full day in Ventspils, exploring the contrast between the medieval Old Town and the industrial freeport, visiting the Livonian Order Castle, the Science Centre VIZIUM, and the seaside promenade, while discussing costs 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 42 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Vecpilsēta, Ostgals, Livonian Order Castle, Closer Coffee, Ostas iela Promenade, Southern Pier, Science Centre VIZIUM, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Covered: Ventspils daily life, cost of living in Ventspils, public transit in Ventspils, medieval architecture, industrial heritage, residency logistics. Chapters:00:00 Ventspils04:26 Ostas iela Promenade08:47 Restorāns Karaliskā Zoss Gruzijas virtuve Avlabar garšās A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticStates #TravelPodcast #LatviaLiving #OldTownVentspils #FreeportVentspils #SeasideOpenAirMuseum #VIZIUMScienceCentre #LatvianHistory #AutumnInLatvia #CostOfLivingLatvia #PublicTransitLatvia #ResidencyLatvia #AbavaValley #BalticSeaCoast #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Day ten in Ventspils. The early autumn sea air keeps the Blue Flag beach pleasant while the port's everyday working life is still on show, and I walk from the medieval castle to the modern science centre. ☕ 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 41 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Venta river, Ostas iela promenade, Southern Pier, Seaside Open-Air Museum, Old Town, Rātsgalds, Closer Coffee, Ramala, radošā maizes laboratorija. Covered: Ventspils daily life, cost of living in Ventspils, autumn market culture, residency logistics, Ventspils industrial heritage, Public transit and costs. Chapters:00:00 Venta river03:07 Southern Pier07:46 Old Town A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LatviaTravel #Ventspils #Kurzeme #BalticStates #SlowTravel #LatviaLiving #FreeportCity #LivonianOrder #SeasideOpenAirMuseum #LatvianFood #PublicTransportTips #CostOfLivingEurope #AutumnInLatvia #Vecpilsēta #VentaRiver #PodcastJourney #ExpatLife #ResidencePermit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

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/

Elza explores the working heart of Ventspils on a grey September morning, walking from the medieval castle to the industrial freeport and finding calm in the transition between summer and autumn. ☕ 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 39 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Livonian Order Castle, Rātsgalds, Ostas iela Promenade, Pankūkas un pelmeņi, Seaside Open-Air Museum, South Pier, Science Centre VIZIUM, Swedbank. Covered: Ventspils industrial heritage, Residency registration practicalities, Public transit and costs, Medieval architecture, Daily life in Kurzeme, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Chapters:00:00 Ventspils04:20 Swedbank08:55 Seaside Open-Air Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticStates #ExpatLife #ResidencyRegistration #LivingInLatvia #MedievalHistory #FreeportLife #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #PublicTransit #OldTown #SeasideMuseum #ScandinavianTravel #AutumnInLatvia #DigitalNomad #SchengenVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza explores the contrast between Ventspils' industrial freeport and its medieval Old Town, visiting the Livonian Order Castle and the seaside promenade while reflecting 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 38 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Ostas iela Promenade, Vecpilsēta, Avotu district, Closer Coffee, Rātslaukums, Livonian Order Castle, Ventspils Museum, Ostgals. Covered: Ventspils daily life, Medieval Architecture, Ventspils freeport industry, Cost of living in Ventspils, Public Transit Practicalities, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Chapters:00:00 Venta river03:16 Ostgals06:35 Blue Flag beach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #BalticStates #Kurzeme #OldTown #Freeport #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #ExpatsInLatvia #RiverView #HistoryBuff #CoastalLife #Museums #Foodie #BudgetTravel #SummerInLatvia #Architecture #NatureWalk https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On day six in Ventspils, Elza walks from the industrial freeport to the medieval castle, explores the Seaside Open-Air Museum on a drizzly morning, and reflects on the city's affordable rhythm as summer turns to autumn. ☕ 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 37 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Closer Coffee, Rātslaukums, Vecpilsēta, Livonian Order Castle, Ventspils Market Square, Ostas iela Promenade, Blue Flag Beach, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Covered: Ventspils daily life, cost of living in Ventspils, Seaside Open-Air Museum, Livonian Order Castle, autumn market culture, residency logistics. Chapters:00:00 Closer Coffee03:26 Blue Flag Beach07:30 Seaside Open-Air Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticSea #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadLatvia #VentspilsCastle #OpenAirMuseum #SeptemberInLatvia #CostOfLivingLatvia #PodcastTravel #ElzaOzola #FreeportLife #RainyDayWalk #LocalCoffee #AutumnFair #BalticHistory #QuietCities https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Day five in Ventspils: a walk through the industrial freeport, the medieval Livonian Order Castle, and the Seaside Open-Air Museum on a rainy September afternoon. ☕ 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 36 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Vecpilsēta, Rātslaukums, Closer Coffee, Livonian Order Castle, Ostas iela Promenade, Pārventa, Southern Pier, VIZIUM. Covered: Ventspils Industrial Heritage, Seaside Open-Air Museum, Living Costs in Ventspils, Public Transit Practicalities, Medieval Architecture. Chapters:00:00 Vecpilsēta01:50 Livonian Order Castle03:56 Pārventa05:52 Restorāns Karaliskā Zoss Gruzijas virtuve Avlabar garšās07:37 Staldzene Cliffs A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #FreeportCity #LivonianOrder #OpenAirMuseum #AutumnInLatvia #TravelOnABudget #SlowTravel #BalticStates #SeaAndStone #VentspilsLife #PodcastTravel #ElzaOzola #LatviaHiddenGems #IndustrialHeritage #CoastalWalks #HarvestSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

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/

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/

Elza moves from Kolka to Ventspils on September first, tracing the P124 coast road past the massive freeport oil terminals into the medieval heart of Kurzeme. She explores the working harbour, the Livonian Order Castle, and the quiet Blue Flag beach as early autumn settles over the city. ☕ 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 32 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Kolka, P124 Road, Slītere National Park, Ostgals District, Theatre House Jūras vārti, Closer Coffee, Venta River, Ostas iela Promenade. Covered: Ventspils arrival and housing, Freeport industry and economy, Medieval history and castle, Cost of living comparison, Practical residency registration, Early autumn coastal walk. Chapters:00:00 Kolka01:30 Ostgals District03:07 Ostas iela Promenade04:45 Kuldīgas iela07:37 Fregate Whale Fountain08:51 Swedbank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticStates #ExpatLife #TravelPodcast #VentspilsCastle #FreeportCity #SeafoodAndCulture #AutumnInLatvia #SlowTravel #EstoniaLatviaLithuania #BalticCoast #HistoryBuff #CoffeeBreak #MoveAbroad #UrbanExploration #PodcastNotes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On her final evening in Kolka, Elza walks the cape at dusk, reflects on the month's cost and quiet rhythms, and ends with an open-air saxophone concert beneath the migrating birds. A meditation on leaving a place that has begun to feel like home. ☕ 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 31 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kūolka Livonian Centre, Kolka harbour, Zīriņi, Kolka village centre, Kolkasrags observation tower, Kolka Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church. Covered: Bird migration at Cape Kolka, Livonian heritage and language, Kolka village life and seasonal turn, Cost of living and travel in Kolka, Livonian churches and history. Chapters:00:00 Cape Kolka02:10 Kūolka Livonian Centre03:16 Harbour with gulls04:07 Zīriņi04:56 Street at dusk06:01 Open air concert, distant saxophone06:59 Slītere National Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kolka #CapeKolka #LivonianCulture #LatviaTravel #BirdMigration #BalticSea #GulfofRiga #SmokedFish #SlitereNationalPark #KolkaLighthouse #LatviaCoast #Kurzeme #LivonianLanguage #SeptemberTravel #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On her final day in Kolka, Elza walks the storm-cleaned coast, watches the first stirrings of the autumn bird migration from the observation tower, and says a quiet goodbye to the Livonian village. She reflects on the endangered language, the cost of a simple life by the sea, and the threads that carry her onward. Practical notes on free museum entry, modest meals, and the rhythm of a day in this remote corner of Latvia. ☕ 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 30 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kolka Lighthouse, Kūolka Livonian Centre, Divjūriņas, Zīriņi, Parunāsim kafe'teeka, Sapņi, Camping Usi. Covered: Bird migration and autumn arrival, Livonian heritage and language preservation, Kolka harbour and smoked fish culture, Travel costs and village economy, Seasonal transition and departure. Chapters:00:00 Seaside morning, gulls and waves03:17 Kūolka Livonian Centre06:17 Coastal forest trail, wind in pines08:17 Zīriņi09:58 Village street at dusk, distant dog A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kolka #CapeKolka #Latvia #LatviaTravel #BirdMigration #LivonianCulture #LivonianLanguage #SlitereNationalPark #BalticSea #GulfOfRiga #SmokedFish #KolkaLighthouse #LatvianCoast #TravelLatvia #HiddenLatvia #RuralLatvia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On day ten in Kolka, Elza marks the end of summer with a slow coastal walk, a lingering look at the Livonian shore, and a final meal at Zīriņi, reflecting on the season's quiet turning and the practical rhythm of a day in Latvia. ☕ 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 29 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kolka pine nature trail, Kūolka Livonian Centre, Parunāsim kafe'teeka, Divjūriņas, Zīriņi, Vaide, Līcis-93. Covered: Reflection on bird migration and seasonal change, Livonian heritage and language preservation, Cost of a quiet day in Kolka, Smoked fish and local food culture, Cape Kolka and its dangers and beauty. Chapters:00:00 Līcis-9301:58 Kūolka Livonian Centre03:58 Vaide05:55 Restaurant interior06:53 Sea at night08:03 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LatviaTravel #Kolka #CapeKolka #LivonianCoast #LivonianCulture #BirdMigration #BalticSea #GulfOfRiga #SlitereNationalPark #SmokedFish #RyeBread #TravelLatvia #Kurzeme #CoastalWalk #LatvianFood #QuietTravel #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On day nine in Kolka, Elza walks the storm-cleaned cape, watches the first birds of the autumn migration gather, and spends a quiet evening at the Livonian People's House, reflecting on the cost of a simple day and the slow turn of the season. ☕ 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 28 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kolkasrags observation tower, Lūrmaņi Bistro, Livonian People's House (Kūolka centre), Zīriņi, Kolka lighthouse, Kolka village. Covered: Bird migration at Cape Kolka, Livonian heritage and language, Post-storm coastal landscapes, Local food and dining costs, Kolka village life and practicality. Chapters:00:00 Kolkasrags observation tower01:16 Lūrmaņi Bistro02:36 Museum03:57 Zīriņi06:08 Village evening07:24 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kolka #LatviaTravel #LivonianHeritage #BirdMigration #CapeKolka #Kurzeme #BalticSea #LatviaNature #SlowTravel #LatvianCoast #LivonianCulture #KolkaLighthouse #SmokedFish #SlītereNationalPark #AutumnInLatvia #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On day eight in Kolka, Elza savors the last of summer with a swim in the Gulf of Riga, a visit to the Livonian Centre, and a final smoked fish feast at Zīriņi. She reflects on the village's quiet resilience after the storm, the endangered Livonian language, and the simple costs of a day well spent. ☕ 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 27 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kūolka Livonian Centre, Zīriņi, Kolka harbour. Covered: Kolka village life and daily routines, Livonian heritage and language preservation, Storm aftermath and recovery of the community, Cost of living and travel in Kolka, Bird migration at Cape Kolka and the Baltic-White Sea flyway, Smoked fish and local cuisine. Chapters:00:00 Kolka00:33 Beach02:44 Kūolka Livonian Centre04:55 Hilltop06:22 Zīriņi07:41 Quiet village night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kolka #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #Livonian #GibraltarOfTheNorth #BalticSea #GulfOfRiga #SmokedFish #BirdMigration #SlitereNationalPark #SovietHistory #QuietCoast #Latvia #RigaTravel #CoastalWalks #LivonianHeritage #SeptemberTravel #EcoTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On day seven in Kolka, Elza walks the storm-cleaned cape, visits the Livonian People's House, and reflects on the endangered Livonian language and the village's layered history, with practical notes on costs and travel. ☕ 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 26 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kolkasraga skatu tornis, Kūolka Livonian Centre, Divjūriņas, Zīriņi, Līcis-93, Monument to those taken by the sea, Kolka Evangelical Lutheran Church. Covered: Kolka daily life, Livonian heritage and language, Bird migration at Cape Kolka, Storm aftermath cleanup, Local food and venues, Travel costs and practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Village street morning04:03 Divjūriņas06:23 Līcis-9307:27 Monument to those taken by the sea09:15 Restaurant interior10:33 Slītere National Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kolka #LivonianCoast #LatviaTravel #BirdMigration #CapeKolka #BalticSea #LivonianCulture #LatvianHistory #CoastalVillage #TravelLatvia #AutumnInLatvia #SmokedFish #RyeBread #SovietHeritage #SeasideEscape #KolkaLighthouse #LatvianNature #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza walks the storm-cleanup work around Cape Kolka, reflects on the cost of repair and the village's endurance, and finds a moment of calm at the Livonian People's House. ☕ 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 25 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kolkasrags observation tower, Divjūriņas, Livonian People's House, Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church, Kolka Harbour, Līcis-93 fish factory. Covered: Storm aftermath, Livonian culture, Travel costs, Soviet border zone, Seasonal change, Village life. Chapters:00:00 Kolka01:25 Divjūriņas03:11 Livonian People's House05:04 Harbour06:27 Garden08:11 Room08:58 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LatviaTravel #Kolka #CapeKolka #LivonianHeritage #StormRecovery #Birdwatching #BalticSea #GulfOfRiga #SlitereNationalPark #SmokedFish #SchengenVisa #TravelLatvia #EuropeanTravel #QuietSeason #Kurzeme #LivonianLanguage #RigaAirport https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza walks the storm-scarred coast at Cape Kolka, visits the Livonian People's House, and reflects on the village's resilience after the August tempest. She savors smoked fish at Divjūriņas, talks costs of a simple day, and finds the first signs of autumn in the forest. ☕ 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 24 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kūolka Livonian Centre, Kolka harbour, Divjūriņas, Zīriņi, Slītere National Park, Kolka Lighthouse, Gulf of Riga beach. Covered: Storm aftermath, Livonian heritage, Cost of living, Smoked fish, Bird migration, Coastal walk. Chapters:01:40 Kūolka Livonian Centre03:29 Divjūriņas05:02 Slītere National Park06:54 Zīriņi08:33 Village street at night09:19 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kolka #CapeKolka #LatviaTravel #LivonianHeritage #Kūolka #SlītereNationalPark #SmokedFish #BalticSea #GulfOfRiga #BirdMigration #LatvianCoast #Kurzeme #TravelGuide #AugustInLatvia #StormRecovery #LivonianLanguage #KolkaLighthouse #LatviaBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On a stormy August day, Elza walks Cape Kolka, visits the Livonian People's House, and reflects on the Soviet border era, the Livonian language, and the cost of a quiet day in this village of four hundred. ☕ 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 23 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kūolka Livonian Centre, Kolka Lutheran Church, Kolka Orthodox Church, Kolka Catholic Church, Divjūriņas, Zīriņi, Livonian villages (Mazirbe, Vaide, Saunags, Pitrags). Covered: Livonian heritage, Soviet border zone history, Day of remembrance, Kolka village life, Smoked fish, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Wind and waves02:55 Kūolka Livonian Centre04:25 Wind on street05:27 Restaurant interior06:29 Divjūriņas07:57 Zīriņi09:28 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kolka #CapeKolka #LivonianCoast #LatviaTravel #LivonianHeritage #SlītereNationalPark #BalticSea #GulfOfRiga #BirdMigration #LatvianCoast #KolkaLighthouse #SovietHistory #DayOfRemembrance #SmokedFish #LatvianFood #TravelLatvia #Latvia #LivonianLanguage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On a stormy day in Kolka, Elza hikes the cape, visits the lighthouse, and explores the Livonian centre as the wind whips the coast. She reflects on the village's past, the endangered language, and the cost of a day in this remote place. ☕ 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 22 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kolka lighthouse, Kolkasrags observation tower, Livonian People's House, Kolka harbour, Zīriņi. Covered: Storm at Cape Kolka, Livonian museum and language, Smoked fish at the harbour, Dinner at Zīriņi, Remembrance day ahead, Costs of a quiet day in Kolka. Chapters:00:00 Cape Kolka02:46 Livonian People's House04:20 Port06:20 Zīriņi07:35 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CapeKolka #Kolka #LivonianCoast #LivonianLanguage #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #GulfOfRiga #BirdMigration #SmokedFish #SovietHistory #LatviaHistory #SlītereNationalPark #Kurzeme #LatviaCoast #TravelLatvia #StormyDay #Lighthouse https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On a rainy day in Kolka, Elza visits the Kolka lighthouse, explores the Livonian coastal villages, and reflects on the Soviet border zone's history, the endangered Livonian language, and the cost of smoked fish. ☕ 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 21 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Kūolka Livonian Centre, Kolka Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cape Kolka, Kolka Lighthouse, Livonian coastal villages (Mazirbe, Vaide, Saunags, Pitrags), Parunāsim kafe'teeka, Saulesmājas. Covered: Livonian heritage and language, Cape Kolka and lighthouse, Smoked fish and coastal food, Soviet border zone history, Kolka village life in rain, Travel costs in Kolka. Chapters:00:00 Rain on sandy lane, distant sea01:15 Kūolka Livonian Centre02:33 Church interior, quiet03:38 Cape Kolka05:31 Rural roadside, rain, occasional car08:03 Parunāsim kafe'teeka09:14 Saulesmājas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kolka #Kolkasrags #LivonianCulture #LivonianLanguage #CapeKolka #BirdMigration #SmokedFish #LatviaTravel #KurzemeCoast #SovietHistory #Lighthouse #RainyDay #SlitereNationalPark #BalticSea #GulfOfRiga #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza settles into Kolka on the Livonian coast, walks the Cape where the Baltic meets the Gulf of Riga, visits the Livonian People's House, and reflects on bird migration, a language on the edge of silence, and the layers of history in this former closed border zone. ☕ 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 20 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Divjūriņas, Zīriņi, Kolkas steķis, Livonian People's House, Slītere National Park, Ēvažu Stāvkrasts, Kolkasrags pine nature trail. Covered: Kolka arrival and first impressions, Livonian heritage and language, Bird migration at Cape Kolka, Soviet closed border zone history, Slītere National Park landscapes, Smoked fish cuisine. Chapters:00:00 Slītere National Park02:03 Divjūriņas04:08 Livonian People's House06:22 Bird call07:21 Zīriņi08:21 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CapeKolka #LatviaTravel #LivonianCoast #Kolka #BirdMigration #SlitereNationalPark #LivonianHeritage #LatviaNature #BalticSea #GulfOfRiga #TravelLatvia #Kurzeme #LatviaCoast #LivonianLanguage #RigaToKolka https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On her final day in Jūrmala, Elza walks the rain-soaked beach, watches the holiday crowds thin, and savours a last taste of rye bread before the evening train north. A quiet farewell to the resort's summer rhythms, with practical notes on costs and travel. ☕ 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 19 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Bitīte, Majori, Jūrmala Open Air Museum, Lielupe, HOUSE OF LIGHT, Jomas Street, Dzintari Concert Hall, Dzintari Forest Park. Covered: Jūrmala beach and forest in rain, Open Air Museum visit, Latvian rye bread and chanterelle soup, Cost of living and travel in Jūrmala, Seasonal transition and departure, Practical travel notes (train, SIM, entry pass). Chapters:00:00 Bitīte01:50 Jūrmala Open Air Museum03:52 HOUSE OF LIGHT04:38 Dzintari Concert Hall06:53 Majori09:02 MaMa Boutique Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jūrmala #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #RigaRegion #JomasStreet #DzintariConcertHall #OpenAirMuseum #RyeBread #LatvianFood #SummerRain #CostOfLiving #TrainTravel #ESIM #TravelTips #CoastalWalk #JurmalaVillas #LatviaGuide #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On her final day in Jūrmala, Elza walks the rain-soaked beach at Majori, enjoys a last lunch of potato pancakes at Bitīte, and reflects on the season's end, the cost of seaside life, and the quiet rhythm of this Baltic resort before heading north to the Livonian coast. ☕ 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 18 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Majori, Dzintari, Bulduri, Jomas Street, Dzintari Concert Hall, Dzintari Forest Park, Bitīte café, KANĒL café. Covered: Rainy day in Jūrmala, Jūrmala food and cafes, Cost of living in Jūrmala, Jūrmala architecture and history, Seasonal turn to autumn, Packing and departure preparation. Chapters:00:00 Majori02:04 Dzintari03:40 Rain on forest canopy05:18 Jomas Street06:48 Bulduri08:22 Hotel lobby09:43 Dzintari Concert Hall A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jurmala #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #Dzintari #Majori #Bulduri #Kemeri #JomasStreet #PotatoPancakes #RyeBread #Chanterelles #Dainas #Ragakapa #ForestPark #BeachLife #AugustInLatvia #SlowTravel #LatvianFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On a rainy day in Jūrmala, Elza explores the quieter corners of the resort, from the empty beach at Majori to the forest trails of Dzintari, and reflects on the cost of living here, the rhythm of the season, and the small joys of a day indoors. ☕ 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 17 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Majori, Dzintari Forest Park, Dzintari Concert Hall, Jomas Street, Veranda, lokāls, Riga Central Station. Covered: Jūrmala rainy day, Beach and forest walks, Cost of living, Seasonal transition, Latvian history. Chapters:00:00 Majori02:44 Dzintari Concert Hall04:05 Veranda, lokāls05:23 Jūrmala07:29 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jūrmala #Latvia #BalticSea #JomasStreet #Dzintari #WoodenVillas #RainyDay #PotatoPancakes #LatvianCuisine #CostOfLiving #AugustInLatvia #SovietHistory #CoastalWalk #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On day nine in Jūrmala, Elza takes a final quiet walk along the beach at Majori, reflects on the resort's layered history and the cost of a simple seaside life, and watches the August crowds begin to thin as the season turns. ☕ 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 16 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Majori beach, Dzintari, Jomas Street, KANĒL, Great Ķemeri Bog, Veranda, lokāls, Atmosphere Cafe Bulduri, Bronze statue "The Turtle". Covered: Jūrmala beach life and morning routine, Ķemeri National Park bog walk, Cost of living in Jūrmala in August, Latvian folk songs (dainas) and cultural heritage, Jūrmala restaurant and café scene, Seasonal transition and end of summer. Chapters:00:00 Jomas Street00:53 Dzintari02:47 KANĒL04:25 Great Ķemeri Bog05:21 Bog boardwalk, silence and wind06:53 Veranda, lokāls07:50 Beach at dusk, waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jurmala #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #KemeriNationalPark #BogWalk #WoodenVillas #Dainas #LatvianFood #PotatoPancakes #JomasStreet #Majori #Bulduri #Dzintari #SeasideSlowLiving #AugustInLatvia #TravelLatvia #LatvianCulture #JurmalaBeach https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On the final full day in Jūrmala, Elza follows the boardwalk through the Ragakāpa dune forest, shares a table with a local at a Bulduri café, and considers the resort's layered season as the August light begins to turn. ☕ 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 15 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Ragakāpa Nature Park, Atmosphere Cafe Bulduri, Jūrmala Open Air Museum, MaMa Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, Majori, Bulduri, Dzintari, Pumpuri. Covered: Jūrmala district: Bulduri and Lielupe, Ragakāpa Nature Park dune walk, Jūrmala Open Air Museum, Late-summer Jūrmala atmosphere, Local café and restaurant visits. Chapters:00:00 Bulduri01:23 Ragakāpa Nature Park04:00 Cafe05:47 Dzintari07:11 Jūrmala Open Air Museum08:54 Majori10:37 Beach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jurmala #LatviaTravel #Ragakapa #Bulduri #BalticSeaside #JurmalaBeach #LatvianFood #OpenAirMuseum #SlowTravel #WoodenArchitecture #LatviaHistory #CoastalWalk #DuneForest #TravelLatvia #AugustInLatvia #ResortLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza spends her final day in Jūrmala walking the packed beach at Majori, exploring the Dzintari Forest Park observation tower, and reflecting on the resort's summer rhythm, costs, and layered history before heading up the coast. ☕ 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 14 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Majori beach, Dzintari Forest Park, Dzintari observation tower, Bitīte café, Jomas Street, Majori boat wharf, Lielupe river, Jūrmala City Museum. Covered: Jurmala beach life in peak season, Dzintari Forest Park and observation tower, Jurmala food and café scene, Majori wharf closure, Cost of living and travel in Jurmala, Reflections on Jurmala's history and architecture. Chapters:00:00 Lielupe river01:57 Park03:14 Jomas Street04:48 Majori boat wharf06:11 Jūrmala City Museum07:48 36.line Grill Restaurant09:37 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jurmala #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #JomasStreet #DzintariForest #JurmalaBeach #LatvianFood #PotatoPancakes #TravelLatvia #SeasideResort #AugustTravel #VillaArchitecture #KemeriNationalPark #SovietHeritage #LatviaHistory #CoastalWalk #TravelPodcast #JurmalaGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On day six, Elza savors a final quiet morning in Jūrmala, walks the empty beach, visits the Rainis and Aspazija house, and reflects on the cost of a simple seaside life as she prepares to move up the coast. ☕ 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 13 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Jūrmala Beach, Rainis and Aspazija Summer House, Jomas Street, Bitīte, Dzintari Forest Park, Laivas Restaurant, Majori Lielupe river. Covered: Jūrmala day 6 itinerary, Rainis and Aspazija house museum, Jūrmala beach and forest walks, Cost of living in Jūrmala, Jūrmala food and dining, Chamber music events. Chapters:00:00 Beach02:08 Jomas Street03:58 Dzintari Forest Park06:40 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jūrmala #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #Riga #JomasStreet #Dzintari #Majori #RainisAndAspazija #LatvianFood #PotatoPancakes #CostOfLiving #LiveInLatvia #CoastalWalk #WoodenVillas #LatviaHistory #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #AugustInLatvia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On a drizzly August day in Jūrmala, Elza walks the quiet beach, visits the Dzintari Concert Hall, explores Dzintari Forest Park's watchtower, and settles into a café with a book, reflecting on the resort's layered rhythms and the cost of a simple life by the sea. ☕ 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 12 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Dzintari, Dzintari Forest Park, Jomas iela, Bitīte, Majori, Jūrmala Open-Air Museum, Gulf of Riga. Covered: Jūrmala beach in rain, Dzintari Concert Hall and Forest Park, Latvian food (potato pancakes), Cost of living in Jūrmala, Dainas and folk heritage. Chapters:00:00 Majori01:01 Gulf of Riga02:57 Dzintari04:08 Bitīte06:10 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jurmala #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #RainyDay #Dzintari #JomasStreet #PotatoPancakes #Dainas #SlowTravel #CoastalWalk #ObservationTower #ForestPark #CafeCulture #LatvianFood #ResortTown #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On a drizzly Remembrance Day, Elza wanders Jūrmala's rain-soaked streets, visits the Jūrmala City Museum, tries Latvian rye bread at a local café, and reflects on the town's layered history and the quiet resilience of its people. ☕ 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 11 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Jūrmala City Museum, Bitīte, Dzintari Concert Hall, Dzintari Forest Park, KANĒL, Rainis and Aspazija Summer House, Aparthotel Wooden Villa. Covered: Jūrmala history and culture, Latvian remembrance and memory, Jūrmala food and café scene, Rainy day activities in Jūrmala, Practical travel costs in Jūrmala, Latvian folk traditions (dainas). Chapters:00:00 Jūrmala City Museum02:24 Bitīte08:04 KANĒL09:17 City park10:35 Aparthotel Wooden Villa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jurmala #Latvia #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #JurmalaRain #RemembranceDay #LatvianHistory #WoodenArchitecture #DzintariForest #JurmalaMuseum #LatvianFood #Dainas #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #CoastalEscape #SovietHeritage #LatvianCulture #BalticSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza takes the train west to Kemeri, walks the Great Kemeri Bog boardwalk at dawn, explores the abandoned Soviet sanatorium quarter, and reflects on Latvia's layered 20th century over a long lunch in the spa town. ☕ 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 10 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Ķemeri Station, Great Ķemeri Bog boardwalk, Ķemeri Water Tower, Ķemeri town center, Aparthotel Wooden Villa. Covered: Ķemeri National Park bog hike, Soviet sanatorium architecture and history, Ķemeri town and sulfur springs, Reflection on Latvian Freedom Fighters' Remembrance Day, Latvian food (potato pancakes, chanterelles). Chapters:00:00 Ķemeri Station01:09 Bog boardwalk03:47 City park04:37 Quiet town street08:20 Cafe interior09:51 Aparthotel Wooden Villa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kemeri #KemeriNationalPark #GreatKemeriBog #Latvia #LatviaTravel #Jurmala #SovietHistory #SulfurSprings #BogWalk #TravelLatvia #BalticStates #NatureBoardwalk #SlowTravel #LatvianCuisine #PotatoPancakes #RigaGulf #DayTripFromRiga https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza spends her second day in Jūrmala walking the quiet western beaches, exploring the wooden villa architecture of Bulduri and Dubulti, and reflecting on the resort's layered history from fishing villages to Soviet sanatoriums. ☕ 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 9 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Bulduri, Dubulti, Āemeri, Ķemeri National Park, Great Ķemeri Bog, Bulduri Lutheran Church, Dubulti Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jomas Street. Covered: Jūrmala districts, Wooden villa architecture, Āemeri National Park bog walk, Soviet sanatorium heritage, Jūrmala food and dining, Cost of living in Jūrmala. Chapters:00:00 Bulduri01:23 Bulduri Lutheran Church02:59 Dubulti04:01 Jomas Street05:31 Veranda, lokāls07:26 Aparthotel Wooden Villa08:32 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jūrmala #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #WoodenVillas #ĀemeriNationalPark #GreatBog #SlowTravel #Latvia #BalticBeach #SovietHeritage #JomasStreet #Riga #CoastalLiving #LatvianFood #TravelEurope #SummerInLatvia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza takes the 25-minute electric train from Riga to Jūrmala on a drizzly summer day, her new home for the next leg of the coastal journey. She walks the empty beach at Majori, explores the wooden villas and the Jomas Street promenade, and settles into a quiet evening in the resort town, reflecting on what it means to arrive somewhere new. ☕ 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 8 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Jūrmala, Latvia. Places in this episode: Majori, Jomas Street, Dzintari Forest Park, Aparthotel Wooden Villa, Veranda, lokāls. Covered: Jūrmala arrival and first impressions, Dzintari Forest Park and beach walking, Wooden villa architecture walk, Jūrmala history and politics. Chapters:00:00 Train car interior00:44 Majori02:23 Dzintari Forest Park04:12 Jomas Street06:02 Jūrmala07:41 Aparthotel Wooden Villa09:38 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jurmala #LatviaTravel #BalticCoast #JomasStreet #Dzintari #Majori #WoodenVillas #LatvianFood #SummerInLatvia #SlowTravel #CoastalLatvia #GulfOfRiga #KemeriNationalPark #JurmalaBeach #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On her last full day in Riga before heading up the coast, Elza takes a slow morning walk to the Freedom Monument, reflects on the city's layered history and her own settling-in process, and enjoys a final taste of the Central Market before packing her bags. ☕ 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 7 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Riga, Latvia. Places in this episode: The Freedom Monument, Brīvības iela, Riga Central Market, House of the Blackheads, Parunāsim kafe'teeka, Rocket Bean Roastery, Latvian National Museum of Art, The Quiet Centre. Covered: Freedom Monument history, Central Market final visit, Local café visit, Packing and preparing to leave, Reflections on a week in Riga. Chapters:00:00 The Quiet Centre02:09 The Freedom Monument05:22 Riga Central Market07:10 Latvian National Museum of Art08:26 Cafe interior10:06 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riga #Latvia #RigaTravel #LatviaTravel #FreedomMonument #RigaCentralMarket #RigaOldTown #QuietCentre #LatvianFood #RyeBread #TravelEurope #SoloTravel #SlowTravel #Baltics #Riga825 #CafeHopping #TravelJournal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On her final full day in Riga, Elza marks the city's 825th birthday month with a slow walk through the anniversary installations, a quiet meal at the Central Market, and an evening at the opera, before packing for the coast. ☕ 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 6 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Riga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Brīvības iela, Freedom Monument, Coffee Society, Riga Central Market, House of the Blackheads, Alberta iela, Quiet Centre, Vērmanes Garden. Covered: Last day reflections, Riga 825 anniversary installations, Central Market food hall meal, Cost of living recap, Preparing for the coastal leg. Chapters:00:00 Brīvības iela01:18 Coffee Society02:05 Market hall03:11 Quiet Centre04:42 Alberta iela05:38 Baltā Kaza06:25 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riga #Latvia #Riga825 #RigaTravel #LatviaTravel #SlowTravel #BalticTravel #RigaOldTown #CentralMarketRiga #GreyPeas #RyeBread #ArtNouveauRiga #FreedomMonument #RigaAnniversary #DigitalNomadLatvia #TravelLatvia #RigaVlog #EuropeanSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On her fifth day in Riga, Elza wanders into the city's green heart, visits the Freedom Monument during the 825th anniversary celebrations, looks at apartments in quieter neighbourhoods, and tries a range of traditional Latvian foods at a local bistro, reflecting on the city's layered history and the rhythms of her new life. ☕ 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 5 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Riga, Latvia. Places in this episode: House of the Blackheads, Freedom Monument, Bastejkalns Park, Vērmanes Garden, Riga Art Nouveau Centre, Pētergailis, Corner House, Grīziņdārzs. Covered: Old Town and Centrs walking, Riga 825th anniversary, Neighbourhood profiling: Grīziņkalns, Latvian food tasting, Cost of living in Riga, Riga parks and history. Chapters:00:00 House of the Blackheads02:27 Vērmanes Garden04:20 Pētergailis06:41 Miera iela08:21 City evening10:17 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riga #Latvia #RigaTravel #LatviaTravel #QuietCentre #FreedomMonument #Riga825 #Grīziņkalns #MieraIela #CentralMarket #GreyPeas #SlowTravel #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #BalticStates #EuropeanTravel #ArtNouveau #RigaCity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On day four in Riga, Elza winds through the quiet streets of the Quiet Centre, discovers the rhythms of the Central Market in the morning light, and takes a slow train ride to the coast for her first glimpse of Jūrmala's long white beach, all while reflecting on the shape of the year ahead. ☕ 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 4 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Riga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Quiet Centre, Alberta iela, Riga Central Market, Freedom Monument, St. Peter's Church, Jūrmala, House of the Blackheads, Grīziņkalns. Covered: Neighbourhood profiling: Quiet Centre, Riga Central Market food culture, Day trip logistics: Riga to Jūrmala, Latvian culinary staples and preparation, Reflection on slow living and long-term travel style. Chapters:00:00 Quiet Centre02:45 Freedom Monument04:00 Jūrmala05:44 Lakeshore08:07 House of the Blackheads09:34 Grīziņkalns A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riga #Latvia #QuietCentre #CentralMarket #Jurmala #BalticSea #ArtNouveau #RigaTravel #LatviaTravel #SlowTravel #LocalLife #GreyPeas #Dainas #RailTravel #EuropeanSummer #ExpatLife #DigitalNomad #LatvianFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

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/

Elza navigates Riga's transit system on a drizzly August day, from trams to the e-talons card, and settles into the rhythms of the Quiet Centre. She visits the Freedom Monument, enjoys a coffee at a local café, and plans her slow lap of the coast. ☕ 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 2 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Riga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Brīvības iela, Freedom Monument, Riga Art Nouveau Centre, Alberta iela, Elizabetes iela, Corner House, Parunāsim kafe'teeka, Riga Central Market. Covered: Transit systems and passes, Neighbourhood profiling, Museum visits, Food and drink, Planning future travel. Chapters:00:00 Brīvības iela01:22 Freedom Monument02:47 Alberta iela04:21 Parunāsim kafe'teeka06:09 National Library of Latvia07:40 Baltā Kaza09:18 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RigaTravel #Latvia #RigaOldTown #ArtNouveauRiga #FreedomMonument #RigaCentralMarket #QuietCentre #RigaTransit #LatvianFood #BalticHistory #Riga825 #Jurmala #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #LatviaTravel #RigaCityBreak https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza Ozola lands in Riga on the first day of the city's 825th birthday month. In this first episode, she navigates residence registration, opens a bank account, gets a local SIM, and takes a slow first walk through the Art Nouveau streets and the Central Market, grounding herself in the practicalities and flavours of her new home. ☕ 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 1 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Riga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Riga International Airport (RIX), Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP), Klusais centrs (Quiet Centre), Elizabetes iela, Tele2 shop, Citadele bank, Freedom Monument, Alberta iela. Covered: Arrival Logistics, Residence registration (PMLP), Banking, Riga's 825th birthday, Art Nouveau architecture, Riga Central Market food. Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:25 Elizabetes iela03:07 Tele2 shop05:51 Riga Central Market07:39 House of the Blackheads09:12 St. Peter's Church10:47 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RigaLatvia #LatviaTravel #MovingToLatvia #ExpatLife #RigaOldTown #ArtNouveauRiga #RigaCentralMarket #LatvianFood #BalticStates #SlowTravel #DigitalNomad #ResidencePermit #Riga825 #TravelPodcast #Latvia2026 #CulturalImmersion #NewBeginnings https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/