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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikivoyage or other free sources online. If you´re yearning to hit Europe´s untrodden jackpot, cash in your chips in Latvia (Latvija). A country in transition, hellbent on shedding its stalwart old-Soviet image, the Latvia of today is vibrant, enigmatic and altogether mesmerising. Refreshingly unpretentious, Latvia manages to tantalise even the most jaded traveller. Many arrive expecting little and leave overwhelmed, certain they´ve uncovered long-buried treasure. Bustling R ga, with its pumping nightlife, cobbled streets and marvellous art-nouveau architecture is one of Eastern Europe´s most fun cities. Away from the capital, the pace slows. Historic villages, miles from anywhere, sit frozen in time. Despite growing popularity, Latvia is still one of those places where you can embrace the unbeaten path and become an intrepid adventurer exploring virgin terrain. From crumbling castles in Sigulda, to J rmala and its alluring resorts on the edge of the ice-blue Baltic Sea, it´s very easy to just get away. This book offers information on Latvia and its most notable places.

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