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Miscellaneous: I was presented a copy of "Another Travel Guide Riga" by my Latvian colleagues. It is a great book and useful guide. It is full of commonsense comments and tips for places to visit and sights to see across the city of Riga.
Written Sep 18, 2011
Website: http://www.anothertravelguide.com/eng/atg/riga_guide
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Luggage and bags: I was very happy having guide named "Riga this week", you can take it somewhere in Riga old town for free, or, let’s say, in bus station, airplane station. Another good choose is "Riga in your pocket", but this one costs about 1,5 euro.
Updated Feb 25, 2011
Website: http://www.rigathisweek.lv/
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Luggage and bags: A backpack is good to bring along if you buy anything so you dont have to carry it.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Comfortable shoes is a must if your planing to visit Old town, the roads are not so comfortable to walk on.
Photo Equipment: Bring an extra battery for your camera your gona need it, there´s alot to take pictures of.
Written Sep 25, 2008
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Ladies - it's wise to take a nice pair of heels for the evenings as the locals get dressed up for an evening out but beware of taking any footwear with skinny heels - they're a nightmare on the cobbled and untarmacked streets! Good luck!
Written Dec 30, 2006
Luggage and bags: If you are using a Rucksack / Backpack and Especially if you are flying in the Don't forget your Pro-Tector It will Guard your luggage, Help ensure that it arrives in One piece, Dry. Safe and Sound.
Written Nov 10, 2006
Miscellaneous: There are Quite a few Guide-Books available on Riga, I chose "Insight Pocket Guide" and found it Very Useful, It lists all the main attractions, Has good walking tours of the Old City and comes complete with a handy pull out map. Published this year (2006) So Bang up-to-date, Cost is £7.99 but I save a couple of pounds by buying it on amazon.com.
Written Nov 10, 2006
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: We visited Riga in November and it was Cold and there was a lot of snow.
So If you also visiting in the winter then take Plenty of Warm clothes and appropriate footwear (Gortex boots or the like)
However when you go inside any of the buildings they tend to be Very Warm so when you go back outside you Really do feel the cold !!
Be Prepared !!
Written Nov 10, 2006
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I visited at the end of October and it did get very cold. Most nights the temperature was below freezing.
Take lots of warm clothes and wrap up well in layers.
Don't worry, everyone (even the locals) do the same and there are plenty of places in bars adn restaurants to leave all your bulky coats etc.
Updated Aug 13, 2006
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Miscellaneous: The Baltic States are rapidly developing countries, therefore an up to date guidebook is very useful. I used the Lonely Planet Guide "Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania" which offers information for all budgets on what to see and do, and tips on dining and accomodation.
Updated Jul 30, 2006
Website: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Take a thick coat, and a hat - it can be quite windy when there is a snowstorm and the windchill factor will play a considerable role, especailly if you head out to Jurmala. Whilst your hotel might be gloriously warm it won't be outside! Gloves are an essential and insulated (GoreTex lined) boots are adviseable.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Take moisturising cream to prevent your lips from becoming dry and chapped.
Photo Equipment: Be sure to take plenty of batteries with you and be careful about your camera - in February when the temperatures are low you might find that your camera's performance is affected. I found that batteries didn't hold their charge as well in winter.
Written Nov 9, 2005
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