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Riga is not more dangerous than any other city, but...
- at night you should only walk on well frequented streets;
- don't take your passport or large amounts of cash with you or leave them in your room;
- use the security facilities that may be available at your accomodation;
- don't leave luggage, valuables - cameras, etc., exposed inside a parket car or luggage attached to a roof rack;
- don't give money to children or people begging - it only encourages this activity;
mind your bag in crowded streets, shops or when having a meal or drink. Leave a Comment
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Many shop doors in Latvia open outwards onto the street - just keep this in mind so you do not get hit by a careless shopper emerging from a store. Also many doors have a sunken well in the pavement; while some have a rail as a guard many do not - so be careful you do not trip into one - especially after a night out!!! Leave a Comment
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In the old town, there is a small section on the side of the bus station/train station where is instantly turns into burned out ghetto. I was looking for a specific pub, rounded a corner and all of a sudden there were no people, save for one "professional" and her "employer". Every building was burned out and collapsing, like in Detroit. Going from very safe tourist area to this was not cool, to say the least. Leave a Comment
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The weekends in Riga see an influx of stag parties from the UK which will ruin the local atmosphere inside 10 minutes. Avoid central Riga at the weekends. Leave a Comment
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If you are thinking about buying tickets for a concert in the Skontohalle - be warned that unless you are in the first two or three rows (and in the centre of these rows) you will see nothing! The price of concerts at this venue is without doubt the biggest rip off in Europe! Don't say you have not been warned! Leave a Comment
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Beware, Latvia in the summer is full of mosquitoes, so if you intend spending time by rivers or in woodlands, bring plenty of repellent! Leave a Comment
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Unless you are on Atkins, Riga is not a good place to be on a diet. The Lido cafeteria style restaurants lend themselves to overeating, everything looks delicious and it's hard to make a choice. And those big pans of fried potatoes always look so inviting!
But Riga is a great town for walking, so eat hearty and walk it off. Leave a Comment
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Just make sure you take sensible precautions when your out and about in Riga. Leave a Comment
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In the waiting room of Riga train station, lots of homeless people/drunkards sleep across the hard yellow plastic chairs. In the morning, policemen come in loudly to prod them and shout at them - presumably to wake up and get out. (My Latvian isnt particularly hot!) Leave a Comment
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Mosquitos made our nights long and virtually sleepless. Bring something to protect you from these nasty little vampires. Leave a Comment
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