Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola

Elza explores Kuldīga on a damp September morning, navigating the UNESCO-listed old town while the 'Kuldīga Piano' festival fills the streets with music. She reflects on the shift from summer to autumn, the practicalities of residency, and the quiet rhythm of life in Kurzeme. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 50 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kuldīga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Kuldiga, Venta Valley, Liepajas iela, The Marmalade, Vecpilsēta, Alekšupīte, Venice of Kurzeme, Kuldiga Brick Bridge. Covered: Kuldiga Old Town Architecture, Venta Rapid Waterfall Ecology, Latvia Residency Registration, Kuldiga Piano Festival, Local Cost of Living, Autumn Seasonal Changes. Chapters: 00:00 Venta Valley 02:18 Vecpilsēta 05:20 Kaļķu kvartāls 08:17 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuldiga #LatviaTravel #VentaRumba #UNESCOHeritage #Kurzeme #SlowTravel #AutumnInLatvia #KuldigaPiano #OldTownArchitecture #RiverWaterfall #ResidencyLife #LatvianCulture #WoodenHouses #TravelPodcast #ElzaOzola #EuropeanCities #OffSeasonTravel #CulturalFestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Day six in Kuldīga. The rain has settled into a steady rhythm as I explore the UNESCO-listed old town, walk the brick bridge, and listen to the widest waterfall in Europe. We talk about the cost of living here, the upcoming vimba migration, and why autumn is the best time to be in Kurzeme. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 49 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kuldīga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Vecpilsēta, Liepājas iela, Pārventa, Pagrabiņš, Venta Rapid, Ventas Rumba, Brick Bridge, Ķeišu ciems. Covered: Kuldiga old town architecture, Venta Rapid waterfall ecology, Residency registration procedures, Local dining and cafe culture, Cost of living and daily expenses in Kuldiga, Upcoming events and seasonal changes. Chapters: 00:00 Vecpilsēta 02:56 Brick Bridge 06:13 Town Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuldiga #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #VentaRumba #OldTownArchitecture #AutumnInBaltics #SlowTravel #LatviaFood #UNESCOHeritage #RiverWaterfalls #BrickBridge #LocalLife #TravelBudget #ResidencyTips #ShortFilmLatvia #NordicDesign #CulturalHeritage #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza explores Kuldīga on a damp September morning, contrasting the medieval Old Town with the industrial freeport, visiting the Livinian Order Castle, the Autumn Fair market, the Seaside Open-Air Museum during the municipality festival, and walking the promenade towards the freeport, reflecting on the city's affordability and seasonal shift. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 48 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kuldīga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Vecpilsēta, Pārventa, Putnudārzs, Kaļķu kvartāls, Alsunga, Padure, Ventas Rumba, Kuldiga Brick Bridge. Covered: Kuldiga old town exploration, Venta Rapid waterfall ecology, Cost of living and dining, Residency registration procedures, Local festivals and events, Historical landmarks and museums. Chapters: 00:00 Pārventa 01:47 Vecpilsēta 03:58 Town Garden 06:03 Putnudārzs 07:59 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuldiga #LatviaTravel #VentaRumba #OldTown #AutumnInLatvia #ShortBreak #TravelPodcast #Kurzeme #SlowTravel #UNESCO #RiverView #BudgetTravel #Residency #CoffeeCulture #LatvianHistory #SmallTownLife #SeptemberTravel #PodcastNotes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Day four in Kuldīga, exploring the wide waterfall, the brick bridge, and the slow rhythm of early autumn living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 47 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kuldīga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Kuldiga, Venta River, Vecpilsēta, Baznīcas iela, St. Catherine's Lutheran Church, Alekšupīte, Rātslaukums, Pārventa. Covered: Venta Rapid and waterfall ecology, Kuldiga old town architecture and history, Residency registration and banking procedures, Cost of living and daily expenses in Kuldiga, Local dining and cafe culture, Upcoming events and seasonal changes. Chapters: 00:00 Vecpilsēta 02:07 Pārventa 05:08 Citadele bank 08:33 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuldiga #LatviaTravel #VentaRumba #OldTownArchitecture #ShortStayLatvia #ExpatLifeInLatvia #KurzemeRegion #WaterfallWonders #AutumnInBaltics #UNESCOHeritage #SlowTravel #RiverWalks #LocalFoodScene #ResidencyTips #LatvianHistory #WoodenHouses #NaturePhotography #SmallTownLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza explores the UNESCO-listed wooden heart of Kuldīga on a damp September morning, visiting the Venta Rapid waterfall, the brick bridge, and local cafes, while reflecting on residency logistics and the slow rhythm of Kurzeme autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 46 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kuldīga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Kuldiga, Vecpilsēta, Liepājas iela, Pagrabiņš, Venta River, Ventas Rumba, Brick Bridge, St. Catherine's Lutheran Church. Covered: Kuldiga Old Town exploration, Venta Rapid waterfall, Cost of living in Kuldiga, Local dining and cafes, Residency and banking logistics, Historical landmarks and museums. Chapters: 00:00 Vecpilsēta 02:16 Venta River 04:30 Rātslaukums 06:42 Town Garden 08:53 Pedvāle Art Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuldiga #LatviaTravel #VentaRapid #OldTownArchitecture #AutumnInKurzeme #Vecpilsēta #SlowLiving #UNESCOHeritage #KurdigasNovads #RiverWalk #LocalCafeCulture #ResidencyLife #BalticStates #WoodenHouses #WaterfallViews #ArtPark #MuseumVisits #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza settles into the Venta valley for early September, exploring Europe's widest waterfall, the UNESCO-listed old town, and the gentle rhythm of life in Kurzeme. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 45 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kuldīga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Venta River, Ventas Rumba, Vecpilsēta, Baznīcas iela, St. Catherine’s Lutheran Church, Kuldīga District Museum, Bangerts Villa, Martinsala. Covered: Venta Rapid waterfall, Kuldiga old town architecture, Cost of living and dining, Residency logistics, Autumn seasonal changes, Duchy of Courland history. Chapters: 00:00 Venta River 01:35 Baznīcas iela 03:28 Kuldīga District Museum 07:02 Pedvāle Art Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuldiga #LatviaTravel #VentaRumba #Kurzeme #SlowTravel #AutumnInLatvia #UNESCOHeritage #Waterfall #Vecpilsēta #RiverLife #BudgetTravel #LatviaLiving #CulturalHeritage #NaturePhotography #SmallTownLife #BalticStates #EuropeanTravel #PodcastRecommendation https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza drives inland from Ventspils to her new home in Kuldīga, navigating the Venta valley as September turns to autumn. She explores the UNESCO-listed old town, the widest waterfall in Europe, and reflects on the rhythm of slow living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 44 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kuldīga, Latvia. Places in this episode: Kuldiga, Ventspils, Venta River, Ventas Rumba, Alekšupīte, DUNA - taproom & kitchen, Kuldiga District Museum, Bangerts Villa. Covered: Residency logistics, Kuldiga old town, Cost of living, Venta River valley, Local food venues, Museum visits. Chapters: 00:00 Ventspils 02:42 Alekšupīte 05:03 DUNA - taproom & kitchen 07:24 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuldiga #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #VentasRumba #SlowTravel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #LifeInLatvia #AutumnInEurope #SmallTownLiving #RiverValley #CourlandHistory #ElzaOzola #TravelPodcast #ExpatLife #RentingInEurope #CulturalHeritage #NaturePhotography #LatvianCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On my final full day in Ventspils, I walk the autumn harvest fair in the Old Town, visit the restored heritage building, and reflect on the city's dual rhythm of industry and history before heading inland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 43 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Rātslaukums, Livonian Order Castle, Tirgus iela 5, Ostgals, Theatre House 'Jūras vārti', Ostas iela Promenade, Pilotage ship 'Rota', Lighthouse of Love. Covered: Ventspils daily life, cost of living in Ventspils, autumn market culture, residency logistics, Ventspils industrial heritage, public transit and costs. Chapters: 00:00 Rātslaukums 01:31 Livonian Order Castle 04:24 Ostgals 07:37 Southern Pier 09:26 Pier A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #AutumnHarvest #LivonianCastle #FreeportCity #CostOfLiving #TravelPodcast #BalticStates #HeritageDays #OldTownWalk #IndustrialHeritage #PublicTransit #LatvianCulture #SlowTravel #AbavaValley #SeaPromenade #FoodTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza spends her last full day in Ventspils, exploring the contrast between the medieval Old Town and the industrial freeport, visiting the Livonian Order Castle, the Science Centre VIZIUM, and the seaside promenade, while discussing costs and practicalities. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Vecpilsēta, Ostgals, Livonian Order Castle, Closer Coffee, Ostas iela Promenade, Southern Pier, Science Centre VIZIUM, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Covered: Ventspils daily life, cost of living in Ventspils, public transit in Ventspils, medieval architecture, industrial heritage, residency logistics. Chapters: 00:00 Ventspils 04:26 Ostas iela Promenade 08:47 Restorāns Karaliskā Zoss Gruzijas virtuve Avlabar garšās A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticStates #TravelPodcast #LatviaLiving #OldTownVentspils #FreeportVentspils #SeasideOpenAirMuseum #VIZIUMScienceCentre #LatvianHistory #AutumnInLatvia #CostOfLivingLatvia #PublicTransitLatvia #ResidencyLatvia #AbavaValley #BalticSeaCoast #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Day ten in Ventspils. The early autumn sea air keeps the Blue Flag beach pleasant while the port's everyday working life is still on show, and I walk from the medieval castle to the modern science centre. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Venta river, Ostas iela promenade, Southern Pier, Seaside Open-Air Museum, Old Town, Rātsgalds, Closer Coffee, Ramala, radošā maizes laboratorija. Covered: Ventspils daily life, cost of living in Ventspils, autumn market culture, residency logistics, Ventspils industrial heritage, Public transit and costs. Chapters: 00:00 Venta river 03:07 Southern Pier 07:46 Old Town A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LatviaTravel #Ventspils #Kurzeme #BalticStates #SlowTravel #LatviaLiving #FreeportCity #LivonianOrder #SeasideOpenAirMuseum #LatvianFood #PublicTransportTips #CostOfLivingEurope #AutumnInLatvia #Vecpilsēta #VentaRiver #PodcastJourney #ExpatLife #ResidencePermit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Day nine in Ventspils. Elza explores the contrast between the medieval Livonian Order Castle and the industrial freeport, walks the seaside promenade, visits the Science Centre VIZIUM, and reflects on the city's affordability and practicalities. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Ostgals, Livonian Order Castle, Ostas iela Promenade, Pilotage ship Rota, Southern Pier, Science Centre VIZIUM, Creative House, Closer Coffee. Covered: Ventspils daily life, Cost of living in Ventspils, Medieval Architecture, Ventspils industrial heritage, Public transit and costs, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Chapters: 00:00 Ostgals 01:18 Livonian Order Castle 03:31 Pilotage ship Rota 06:10 Science Centre VIZIUM 08:56 Seaside Open-Air Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticSea #MedievalHistory #IndustrialHeritage #FreeportLife #AutumnInLatvia #TravelOnABudget #LivingAbroad #LatviaExpats #SeaAndStone #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #ScienceCentreVIZIUM #OpenAirMuseum #RiversideWalk #LatvianCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza explores the working heart of Ventspils on a grey September morning, walking from the medieval castle to the industrial freeport and finding calm in the transition between summer and autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Livonian Order Castle, Rātsgalds, Ostas iela Promenade, Pankūkas un pelmeņi, Seaside Open-Air Museum, South Pier, Science Centre VIZIUM, Swedbank. Covered: Ventspils industrial heritage, Residency registration practicalities, Public transit and costs, Medieval architecture, Daily life in Kurzeme, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Chapters: 00:00 Ventspils 04:20 Swedbank 08:55 Seaside Open-Air Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticStates #ExpatLife #ResidencyRegistration #LivingInLatvia #MedievalHistory #FreeportLife #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #PublicTransit #OldTown #SeasideMuseum #ScandinavianTravel #AutumnInLatvia #DigitalNomad #SchengenVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza explores the contrast between Ventspils' industrial freeport and its medieval Old Town, visiting the Livonian Order Castle and the seaside promenade while reflecting on the city's affordability and practicalities for residents. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Ostas iela Promenade, Vecpilsēta, Avotu district, Closer Coffee, Rātslaukums, Livonian Order Castle, Ventspils Museum, Ostgals. Covered: Ventspils daily life, Medieval Architecture, Ventspils freeport industry, Cost of living in Ventspils, Public Transit Practicalities, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Chapters: 00:00 Venta river 03:16 Ostgals 06:35 Blue Flag beach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #BalticStates #Kurzeme #OldTown #Freeport #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #ExpatsInLatvia #RiverView #HistoryBuff #CoastalLife #Museums #Foodie #BudgetTravel #SummerInLatvia #Architecture #NatureWalk https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On day six in Ventspils, Elza walks from the industrial freeport to the medieval castle, explores the Seaside Open-Air Museum on a drizzly morning, and reflects on the city's affordable rhythm as summer turns to autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Closer Coffee, Rātslaukums, Vecpilsēta, Livonian Order Castle, Ventspils Market Square, Ostas iela Promenade, Blue Flag Beach, Seaside Open-Air Museum. Covered: Ventspils daily life, cost of living in Ventspils, Seaside Open-Air Museum, Livonian Order Castle, autumn market culture, residency logistics. Chapters: 00:00 Closer Coffee 03:26 Blue Flag Beach 07:30 Seaside Open-Air Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticSea #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadLatvia #VentspilsCastle #OpenAirMuseum #SeptemberInLatvia #CostOfLivingLatvia #PodcastTravel #ElzaOzola #FreeportLife #RainyDayWalk #LocalCoffee #AutumnFair #BalticHistory #QuietCities https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Day five in Ventspils: a walk through the industrial freeport, the medieval Livonian Order Castle, and the Seaside Open-Air Museum on a rainy September afternoon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Vecpilsēta, Rātslaukums, Closer Coffee, Livonian Order Castle, Ostas iela Promenade, Pārventa, Southern Pier, VIZIUM. Covered: Ventspils Industrial Heritage, Seaside Open-Air Museum, Living Costs in Ventspils, Public Transit Practicalities, Medieval Architecture. Chapters: 00:00 Vecpilsēta 01:50 Livonian Order Castle 03:56 Pārventa 05:52 Restorāns Karaliskā Zoss Gruzijas virtuve Avlabar garšās 07:37 Staldzene Cliffs A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #FreeportCity #LivonianOrder #OpenAirMuseum #AutumnInLatvia #TravelOnABudget #SlowTravel #BalticStates #SeaAndStone #VentspilsLife #PodcastTravel #ElzaOzola #LatviaHiddenGems #IndustrialHeritage #CoastalWalks #HarvestSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Day four in Ventspils. Elza explores the contrast between the medieval Livonian Order Castle and the industrial freeport, walks the seaside promenade, and reflects on the city's affordability and practicalities for residents. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Livonian Order Castle, Seaside Open-Air Museum, Venta River, Old Town (Vecpilsēta), Southern Pier, Closer Coffee, Pankūkas un pelmeņi, Swedbank. Covered: Ventspils freeport industry, Livonian Order Castle, Cost of living in Ventspils, Public transit and residency logistics, Seaside Open-Air Museum visit, Old Town architecture. Chapters: 00:00 Ventspils 03:23 Livonian Order Castle 07:05 Market Square A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #BalticSea #Kurzeme #OldTownVentspils #FreeportLife #SlowTravel #LatviaLiving #VentaRiver #MedievalCastles #BudgetTravelEurope #SeptemberInLatvia #IndustrialHeritage #MaritimeMuseum #CafeHopping #PublicTransport #ResidencyTips #AutumnVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Day three in Ventspils. Elza explores the contrast between the working freeport and the medieval old town, walks the seaside promenade, and reflects on the rhythms of early autumn in Kurzeme. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Kolka, Ostgals, Closer Coffee, Theatre House Jūras vārti, Vecpilsēta, Livonian Order Castle, Rātslaukums, Ostas iela Promenade. Covered: Ventspils freeport industry, Medieval history of Ventspils, Daily costs and affordability, Public transit and residency logistics, Seaside Open-Air Museum visit. Chapters: 00:00 Kolka 01:38 Closer Coffee 03:32 Raibie Logi Hotel 05:01 Ventspils 07:37 Ramala, radošā maizes laboratorija 08:58 Pier A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #FreeportCity #LivonianOrder #SeasideOpenAirMuseum #OldTownVentspils #AutumnInLatvia #ExpatLife #CostOfLiving #BalticStates #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #PublicTransport #LocalFood #RentPrices #SchengenTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza explores Ventspils on day two, contrasting the industrial freeport with the medieval Livonian Order Castle. She walks the seaside promenade, discusses the cost of living in Kurzeme, and shares practical notes on transit and residency. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Livonian Order Castle, Closer Coffee, Rātslaukums, Ostas iela Promenade, Southern Pier, Freeport of Ventspils, Seaside Open-Air Museum, Skroderkrogs. Covered: Ventspils freeport economy, Livonian Order Castle, Cost of living in Ventspils, Residency registration practicalities, Public transit in Ventspils, Old Town architecture. Chapters: 00:00 Kolka 03:21 Ostas iela Promenade 06:02 Ventspils 08:03 Seaside Open-Air Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VentspilsTravel #LatviaLife #KurzemeCoast #FreeportCity #MedievalHistory #CostOfLivingLatvia #BalticSeaAutumn #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadLatvia #LivonianOrder #PortCityVibes #AffordableEurope #LatviaFoodScene #BlueFlagBeach #OpenAirMuseum #ResidencyTips #PublicTransitGuide #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

Elza moves from Kolka to Ventspils on September first, tracing the P124 coast road past the massive freeport oil terminals into the medieval heart of Kurzeme. She explores the working harbour, the Livonian Order Castle, and the quiet Blue Flag beach as early autumn settles over the city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Ventspils, Latvia. Places in this episode: Kolka, P124 Road, Slītere National Park, Ostgals District, Theatre House Jūras vārti, Closer Coffee, Venta River, Ostas iela Promenade. Covered: Ventspils arrival and housing, Freeport industry and economy, Medieval history and castle, Cost of living comparison, Practical residency registration, Early autumn coastal walk. Chapters: 00:00 Kolka 01:30 Ostgals District 03:07 Ostas iela Promenade 04:45 Kuldīgas iela 07:37 Fregate Whale Fountain 08:51 Swedbank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ventspils #LatviaTravel #Kurzeme #BalticStates #ExpatLife #TravelPodcast #VentspilsCastle #FreeportCity #SeafoodAndCulture #AutumnInLatvia #SlowTravel #EstoniaLatviaLithuania #BalticCoast #HistoryBuff #CoffeeBreak #MoveAbroad #UrbanExploration #PodcastNotes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

On her final evening in Kolka, Elza walks the cape at dusk, reflects on the month's cost and quiet rhythms, and ends with an open-air saxophone concert beneath the migrating birds. A meditation on leaving a place that has begun to feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Kolka, Latvia. Places in this episode: Cape Kolka, Kūolka Livonian Centre, Kolka harbour, Zīriņi, Kolka village centre, Kolkasrags observation tower, Kolka Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church. Covered: Bird migration at Cape Kolka, Livonian heritage and language, Kolka village life and seasonal turn, Cost of living and travel in Kolka, Livonian churches and history. Chapters: 00:00 Cape Kolka 02:10 Kūolka Livonian Centre 03:16 Harbour with gulls 04:07 Zīriņi 04:56 Street at dusk 06:01 Open air concert, distant saxophone 06:59 Slītere National Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kolka #CapeKolka #LivonianCulture #LatviaTravel #BirdMigration #BalticSea #GulfofRiga #SmokedFish #SlitereNationalPark #KolkaLighthouse #LatviaCoast #Kurzeme #LivonianLanguage #SeptemberTravel #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/