Blog Archive: August 2022
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Charles Bridge: A Timeless Landmark in Prague
The Charles Bridge (Karlův most) in Prague is one of the most iconic and historic landmarks in Europe. Built in the 14th century under the reign of King Charles IV, this Gothic stone bridge spans the Vltava River, connecting Prague's Old Town with the Lesser Town (Malá Strana). Adorned with a series of 30 Baroque statues and surrounded by stunning…
Tbilisi by Night
| 1 views |Tbilisi by night is very beautiful. Time after time I love to take out my DLSR camera and tripod to experiment with nighttime photography - long exposures, high ISO. Nighttime photography can be very creative. In…
Top 10 Best Selling Laptops September 2022
| 0 views |It seems that a decent laptop starts with the letter A, at least in September 2022, ASUS, Apple and Acer dominate the top-selling list. Keep reading to learn more A quick note: This article contains affiliate links to…
Lake Ežezers
| 12 views | Photo LatviaLake Ežezers is located in Kraslava municipality, in Ezernieku and Andzeļu parishes. It is the richest island lake in Latvia and even in the whole Baltic region. There are 35 islands in a total area of 77.6 ha and 70…
MyHeritage DNA test, flight to Tbilisi, Stock Recovery
| 17 views |Today was the last day in Riga and Latvia for a while. No More Vilgale, no more Ječi, and no more Riga until Spring 2023 (earliest). QSI school started today in Tbilisi, but we will still skip the first days and should…
Coffee shop KUUP, Rēzekne
| 11 views | Photo LatviaKuup coffee shop is a chic place in Rēzekne, which offers coffee roasted in Latgale. We found this place by a chance, thanks to TripAdvisor when searching for top restaurants in Rēzekne. We arrived here for some 40km…
The Sacred Heart Cathedral of Rēzekne
| 11 views | Photo LatviaThe Sacred Heart Cathedral of Rēzekne is located in Rēzekne, Latvia. I briefly visited this cathedral at the start of August 2022, during my birthday trip to the region of Latgale On the site occupied by the church,…
Missed one day blogging
| 1 views |Yesterday, August 21st I missed a day blogging. And almost missed today too. It happens rarely but it does sometimes happen. This time - just too many travels - Riga, Strenci, Valka, and back yesterday. Riga - Kuldiga…
Rēzekne Castle ruins
| 9 views | Photo LatviaRēzekne Castle ruins are located in the downtown of Rēzekne, Latvia, a city in the center of Latgale. The castle served as a base of the local Livonian order landlords until the 16th century and also as the main…
Stargazing in Ječi, Boat Riding in Laidi, Stock Trading in Vilgāle
| 16 views | PhotoYesterday we traveled to Ječi to move the lawn, grill a fish and use it as a camp base before visiting a pebbled beach near Nida close to the Latvian/Lithuanian. Our new favorite shop - LIDL, fish is awesome and the…
Guest House 'Odumiņi'
| 5 views | Photo LatviaGuesthouse Odumiņi is located close to Varakļāni town in the historical region of Latgale, Latvia. We booked a one-night stay here at the start of August 2022, during our weekend trip to Latgale. For a one-night stay…
Varakļāni Palace
| 11 views | Photo LatviaVarakļāni Palace is located in Varakļāni, in the historical region of Latgale, Latvia. We visited this place shortly at the start of August 2022, during a weekend trip to Latgale. I was not sure what for to look in the…
Top Selling Laptops with 2.2K Display
| 4 views |Looking to upgrade your laptop - take a look at these laptop models with 2.2K display (2240 x 1400) A quick note: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon.com, by clicking on links on this page and by making a…
Koknese Castle
| 40 views | Photo LatviaKoknese Castle is a complex in Koknese, Latvia, dating from the 13th century. The castle was situated on a high bluff overlooking the Daugava river valley. In 1965 a hydroelectric dam was built downriver, creating a…
More Laminate flooring, Tiles for the Bathroom + some electricity works
| 15 views | PhotoAfter the tile removal in the kitchen and hallway area, it was already agreed - I will re-install laminate there. Additionally, after hydro isolation works in the bathroom I decided I will tile again. I was very scared…
Quail Farm Rīta Putni / Olalā Koknese
| 34 views | Photo LatviaRīta Putni is located in one of the most picturesque places in Latvia - Koknese county Bilstini just a few minutes away from Perse and Daugava river, where an impressive view of Koknese castle ruins can be seen. I…
Church hill Daugavpils
| 12 views | Photo LatviaBaznīckalns or Church hill in Daugavpils is said to be one of the main tourist attractions in the city. This was one of the rare times I visited Daugavpils and I must admit I didn't had any clue what should we see here…
Evening on the Vilgāle Lake
| 1 views |It was already past 8 PM, I was just finished tiling the bathroom at our Vilgāle apartment when my fiancee and kiddo arrived to pick me up. My best part gave me the drone and said - it's a beautiful evening to fly a…
Demolishing tiles, Hydroisolation for bathroom
| 6 views | PhotoA few weeks ago I did the tile job in the kitchen and hallway for our Vilgāle apartment. In the end, I was not happy with the result, not happy with the tile job (which could be done better), and not satisfied with the…
Guesthouse Pirts Baudas
| 5 views | Photo LatviaGuesthouse Pirts Baudas is located in Ilzenes parish, Aluksnes county. The property is 24.1 km from Alūksne, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. We booked this place during…
Top 10 Best Selling Laptops August 2022
| 0 views |Lenovo, Acer, Apple, and HP laptops are among the top best sellers in the month of August 2022. Keep reading to learn more about them A quick note: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon.com, by clicking on…