Погреб на даче своими руками. Погреб на даче своими руками – это хорошая возможность обеспечить длительное и качественное хранение продуктов. А поскольку, если погреб построен правильно, в нем круглый год стабильно сохраняется одинаковая температура, он просто незаменим для хранения не только консервации и солений, но и яблок, картошки, морковки и других овощей. Погреб на даче – абсолютно необходимая вещь для тех, у кого на даче есть огород или фруктовый сад.
Welcome to the first of the Baltic country adventures. If the Baltics aren’t on your radar yet, they should be. Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are not to be missed next time you’re traveling in Europe, especially since they are very budget friendly! They are small but mighty countries and each one is unique and different than the other. Coming out of the wake of the occupation of the USSR, the Nazi’s and the USSR again, the Baltics are putting themselves on the world map in their own way. When we were planning for our time in the three countries, we found very little help in blogs and info, so we’re here to help you with all the stuff we couldn’t find. We’ll start with the Southernmost Baltic country of Latvia, in the capital city of Riga – our second stop in our 2017 European adventures! If you happen to have seen anything about Riga, you most likely have seen pictures of the Old Town, a World Unesco Heritage site. The Old Town is absolutely magical, but there is much more to see in the city that makes it worth visiting. It’s extremely easy to get around by foot and every corner of the city is different. You will surely find something to love for everyone. Insider Info Our favorite resource for all things Riga is In Your Pocket. They have an online site and also pocketbook guides you can pick up around the city. You can find In Your Pocket in just about every European city and it’s our favorite because they have spent a lot of time getting together an A-Z guide on each place. getting there We flew from Copenhagen to Riga, a quick hour and a half flight on AirBaltic which was a great airline. From the airport, you can take a taxi (but why?) or the public buses. There are two that depart from the airport, but we recommend taking the mini bus – number 222. It costs the same as the bigger bus – €1.15, doesn’t stop as frequently as the other, and takes you straight to the central station of Riga. It should take about 15 minutes from the airport. The central station is located right on the edge of the Old Town where you will find the bus terminals and the train station. From Riga, we used the Lux Express bus system to travel through the other two Baltic countries. These luxury buses come with wifi, television, and comfy seats – and you can reserve online ahead of time for crazy cheap. when to visit The best weather is from May to September, but due to it’s location near the Baltic Sea, Latvia is still a pretty rainy country. We were there at the tail end of April and first couple days into May and we unfortunately got very cold, wet weather the whole time. where to stay There are lots of great Airbnb’s and hostels for very cheap in Riga. We decided on The Naughty Squirrel in the Old Town because we wanted to meet people and maybe join in on some hostel events. Although this was a major party hostel which is generally not our style, we did enjoy its location and amenities. where to eat & drink Insider Info The Latvian national drink is Black Balsam, an infused herbal liquor that is used in cocktails or drank by itself as a shot. You can’t go to Riga without trying Black Balsam in some sort! ♦ BakeBerry – A scrumptious bakery and breakfast restaurant located in the Old Town, try the yummy quiches and pastries – and maybe a dessert to go! ♦ Rocket Bean Roastery – This coffeehouse is located in the hipster district of Riga, the Miera Street area, which is a bit more “grungy” than the Old Town, but it’s the much more local feeling side of town. You will probably want to hop on the tram to get up to this area since it is a few miles outside of Old Town. But it is worth the trek for a great cup of coffee and maybe even a sandwich or a cookie! ♦ Labietis – Also located in the hipster district, this brewery is C O O L and is absolutely a must stop! They have 12-15 beers on tap at any given time and you can pick based off their color coded alcohol content. We tried the pēteris apinis (IPA) and the iezemiete (pale ale, I think?), both very good! Don’t give up if you can’t find this place at first try, we had to walk around the block a couple of times until we found the right entrance, but this hidden gem is worth the adventure it takes to find it. ♦ Alus Arsenals – This restaurant can be found in the Old Town tucked in a little downstairs cellar. Here you can drink some local Riga beer and have some authentic Latvian food. During the summer months there’s a nice outdoor terrace to sit on and enjoy the sun. ♦ Folkklubs ala Pagrabs – My favorite restaurant that we visited, this place is the most authentic Latvian place to eat. It is big, loud, dimly lit, and delish! We had a beer platter full of cheese, meats, and other goodies, along with a plate of meatballs to complement our beers, a honey ale and an IPA. They also play live music many nights out of the week so make sure to check the music schedule for a fun night out! ♦ Brevings – We found this craft beer restaurant/bar in Old Town when we were getting lost around it on our first day in Riga. We eventually found ourselves here grabbing some Belgian beer – our FAVORITE – to get out of the cold. Brevings actually specializes in whisky tastings and it feels a lot more like an Irish pub than a Latvian bar. Make sure to try the Kwak and drink it in the cool glasses […]
