The Riga Trip is Taking Shape | On the Couch, Week 26

Riga is now booked, and it will be the next proper trip with Hege.

We have 3 nights and 2 full days. It’s not a very long time, but it’s enough to get a first impression of the city. I still don’t quite know what to expect, and that actually makes the trip more interesting.

Alicante still leads as our travel destination. That doesn’t mean Riga has to be like Alicante, but the city must have its own charm. I hope for good food, a nice city to walk in, a bit of local atmosphere, and a price level that makes the trip feel like a budget city getaway.

What I’m most unsure about is whether 2 full days will be enough. Will we only see the old town? Will we find good places to eat? Is it easy to film there? These are the things that determine whether the trip will result in a good video, not just whether the city is beautiful.

I also want to touch on the sourdough bread that didn’t turn out as planned. It’s frustrating when things don’t go right, but at the same time, it’s perhaps what makes food content more honest. Not everything works on the first try.

The cocktails will also get some attention. Snorre has been tasting them over the past few weeks, and he doesn’t have cocktail experience. This makes his reactions more genuine and relatable. I like that, because it’s not just cocktail talk for people who already know cocktails.

The main focus moving forward will be Riga. Not as a hyped travel video, but as a calm anticipation before the trip. Now it’s about figuring out what we should look for, what we should eat, and what we absolutely must experience.

If you’ve been to Riga, I’d love to hear your tips.