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The Latvian capital

After the calm and unremarkable days in the countryside, we were able to enjoy the vibrant activity in Riga today.

From Bielefeld to Riga

As a history teacher, I have often visited with students the traces of the persecution of Jews in Bielefeld. After the collection at the 'Jewish House Kyffhäuser' at Kesselbrink,...

Solidarity!

After learning about the history of the prosperous and self-assured city of Gdansk during a tour today, we headed to the Centrum Solidarnosc in the afternoon, a massive metal...

Gdańsk

Maria's Castle

On the way to Gdansk, we made a stop at the Malbork Castle. This castle boasts several superlatives: the largest brick building and, based on its area, the largest castle in the...

Pope and Pierogi

Here in Masuria, all places have two names. We landed in Mikolajki or Nikolaiken. This is of course related to history, but let's skip that for now. Around...

City trip to Riga

No Peace – From Jurmala to Gauja

After the hustle and bustle of Riga, we seek relaxation by the coast and find ourselves at a lovely campsite in Jurmala, right at the forest edge close to the beach. It’s quiet...