Too Square to be Hip
A narcissist's guide to travel and culture
Intro and Geography Located in a patch of forest north-east of Riga, Gauja is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the industrial city. The stunning natural habitat seems to offer the funny (strange and kind) Latvian people an escape and I even spotted on hugging a tree! Pleasantries aside the region is …
Johnstown Crossing (Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge) Strangely enough, my day began by running down a Kijiji ad for skies in the tiny town of Cardinal located on the St. Lawrence. I figured since I was in the area, I might do a swoop down to Brockville (a regular favorite) for lunch. While I was out it …
The Venice Beach of Latvia, Jurmala is the place to see and and be seen in this small Baltic Nation. This seemingly endless sandbar on the Bay of Riga with its pristine beachfront is located a mere 20km from the capital city of Latvia, Riga, it is an easy day-trip for those seeking a sunny …
The old Hanseatic port of Riga may be a tad run down and industrial in comparison with its contemporaries Vilnius and Tallinn, but do not be fooled, although lacking the slick facades of the former, it is actually the most interesting city in the Baltic region. This former lumber shipping port, rough and tumble, harvesting …
Exploring Merrickville Although small, this corner of the world has a lot to offer those willing to spend a day exploring it! The town is built on the south side of the Rideau River along the locks themselves. In the center of the river you will find an island where the Merrickville ruins lie today. …
Located a mere two kilometers outside the Latvian village of Salaspils is a strange sight, men made of concrete in a field of grass. This site was once home to a camp of unimaginable horrors, shielded away from the world by the thick Latvian brush, destined to be forgotten by time. Yet today, the site …
What to do In Carleton Place Eastern Side of the Mississippi River Although the historic core of this town is confined to a small geographical area, pairing it a visit with that of nearby Almonte will provide you with a great daytrip from Ottawa. It is easy to find parking along the historic main street …
The story of one of the great homes of the European nobility begins with the ambitions of a young man, before his fall from grace, and ends with the clemency of one of Russia’s greatest rulers. The history of this home is that of the treacherous German nobility at large during their years serving the …
One of the prettiest towns in Eastern Ontario, Almonte offers a charm that few places can match. My visits to the area began when I started collecting vinyl records on my weekend and I would drop by an old flee market at the town festival grounds on my weekends. I used to love coming to …
A Brief History Trakai, the Lithuanian world for glade, was once the seat of the kings of Lithuania before it fell into a long period of neglect. Today it has regained it splendour, waiting to charm visitors with its moving history and great food. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, The Teutonic Knights and the Commonwealth According …
