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Baltics, Cruise, Latvia, UNESCO Sites

Latvia: When the Chef’s Special Isn’t What You Expect

Discovering Riga Sailing back across the Baltic Sea, my journey took me to Riga, Latvia—a city steeped in history waiting to be discovered. As I explored the centuries-old historic town center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, I marveled at the…

August 31, 2015
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Baltics, Cruise, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Nordic Countries, Sweden

Luxury at Sea for the Price of a Hotel Room

The most important meal of the day. Breakfast!

Four Cruises, Three Countries and the Baltic Sea From the east coast of Sweden, I used two different cruise lines, Viking and Tallink, to enjoy spectacular voyages across the Baltic Sea. My first cruise was to Helsinki, Finland. After spending…

August 28, 2015
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