Photographers in Latvia, Riga and Tallinn [closed]

1. Which is better Riga or Tallinn?
2. How do I get from Tallinn to Riga?
3. Which Baltic capital is best?
4. Are the Baltics expensive?
5. How many days do I need in Riga?
6. Is Riga safe for tourists?
7. Which is better Riga or Vilnius?
8. Is Tallinn expensive to visit?
9. Is there a train between Riga and Tallinn?
10. Is Lithuania cheaper than Latvia?
11. Which is cheaper Latvia or Lithuania?
12. Which is the richest Baltic country?

Which is better Riga or Tallinn?

Riga is by far the largest of the three cities – it is a slightly imposing, cosmopolitan city that has much more to offer than its toursity old town. Tallinn is much smaller and compact (especially the old town). Tallinn is by far the most “charming” of the three but perhaps also the most touristy.

How do I get from Tallinn to Riga?

What you can do is take a train from Riga to the city of Valga (or Valka for the Latvians), and from there board a “carrot” that will get you to Tallinn. The ride from Riga to Valga takes about 4 hours and costs around €5. After that, it's an additional 3.5 hours from Valga to Tallinn at an added cost of around €15.

Which Baltic capital is best?

Accessibility. Tallinn is the most visited out of all three Baltic capitals, welcoming over four million foreign tourists in 2017. The city is well-connected with other major cities close by, with frequent bus and train links between cities like Riga, St Petersburg, Tartu, and Pärnu.

Are the Baltics expensive?

The Baltics is a very affordable destination for those traveling with dollars and pounds, and for those traveling with euros from Western Europe. ... I also visited the two “expensive” countries of the Baltics—Estonia and Latvia are much pricier than Lithuania. That definitely made a difference.

How many days do I need in Riga?

While you can undoubtedly see the main tourist attractions in 1 or 2 days in Riga, I recommending spending at least 3 days in Riga to give yourself an opportunity to explore beyond the central areas of the city.

Is Riga safe for tourists?

Overall Riga is a fairly low crime city compared to other European Union capitals. In the Old Town area with its nightlife, markets and festivals can become crowded on the weekends with tourists and its popularity as a great spot for stag parties.

Which is better Riga or Vilnius?

I liked both but I would say Vilnius is much better. Depends what you're looking for, if sightseeing I would choose Vilnius, If you are looking for entertainment and nightlife better is Riga. ... Its not true, Vilnius Old Town is one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in this part of Europe.

Is Tallinn expensive to visit?

How much money will you need for your trip to Tallinn? You should plan to spend around €74 ($90) per day on your vacation in Tallinn, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €25 ($30) on meals for one day and €9.68 ($12) on local transportation.

Is there a train between Riga and Tallinn?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Tallinn. However, there are services departing from Rīga pasažieru and arriving at Tallinn via Valga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is Lithuania cheaper than Latvia?

Lithuania is 5.4% more expensive than Latvia.

Which is cheaper Latvia or Lithuania?

Latvia is slightly more expensive, but the quality you get for your money is usually higher than what you'd get in Lithuania. ... Lithuania is the cheapest.

Which is the richest Baltic country?

“Baltic Tiger” is a term used to refer to Estonia in particular, as the richest and best developed country among the three Baltic States. According to data of the International Monetary Fund from 2016, Estonia has the highest Gross Domestic Product per capita (nominal) among them.