Joy-Ride to Sigulda - Switzerland of Latvia 🇱🇻
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2021
- Joy-Ride to Sigulda - Switzerland of Latvia
Let's visit the place that all Latvians flock to in the Autumn, and discover the breath-taking city of Sigulda.
With a country that is known for its picturesque views, Sigulda in the Autumn is at the top of the list.
We climb stairs, and more stairs, and more stairs, to reveal one of the most amazing views I have ever seen.
If you visit Latvia, make Sigulda a priority place to visit.
With just a short drive from Riga, Sigulda makes for the perfect day out, but be ready for some stairs!!!
If you enjoy adventure videos in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, then grab your Vodka, some Zakuski and join me as we climb the stairs of Sigulda, The Switzerland of Latvia!!!
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This is definitely unique content. An Englishman and a Latvian speak almost perfect Russian to each other.
Hi Mark and Thank you for watching.
I am happy you find it unique and are enjoying the content.
Plenty more coming soon.
All the best mate
Great video. Thanks so much! My grandfather was born in Sigulda and my dad in Riga. My wife and I visiting at the end of June from the U.S. to possibly track down some of their old places. Your videos have been very helpful and interesting. We would love a ride in Joy! Lol. Thanks for the videos!
Hi mate.
Thank you so much for watching.
Message me on Instagram and let's coordinate a Joy Ride😉👍
Really beautiful and lovely place,many thanks for sharing the beauties
Thank you so much for watching! 👍🙂
A couple of observations: the world is full of hidden gems like this. Sometimes punishment precedes glory, Joy is a really cool car! And finally, who knew Latvia had wooded valleys like this, I didn't. I like your videos, keep on exploring.
Hi Barry, you are so right.
I find it amazing how we tend to explore the world, but often overlook what is local and just as beautiful!
As for the pain... well the view was so amazing I would do it again.
And if you ever come to Latvia, I can offer you a Ride with joy... it is so cool and authentic.
Cheers for watching and commenting 👌 👍
@@J.E.E We have a river valley here in the Chicago area that looks like the river in your video. It's called the Fox river and has a lot of wooded hills leading down to the river.And I've actually seen foxes there too. Enjoy your journey! I bet the Baltic countries look beautiful in the winter with all their pine forests, anyway, cheers!
Thanks for this GOLDBERG !!! :)
Cool nickname... Golden Mountain!,
Отличное путешествие! Спасибо за видео.
Еще при поездке в Сигулду можно посетить Сигулдский замок и Турайду.
Спасибо вам большое.
К сожалению у меня была очень мало время там, и знаю что много не успел увидеть, но у меня есть план туда возвращаться скоро и снимать больше.
если у вас есть рекомендации и идеи, я буду очень благодарен👍👌
Keep it up друг 👍
Спасибо друг мой! Вперёд 👌👍
Went there last week of sept. for ZELTA RUDENS/GOLDEN AUTUMN, which is usually around that time & beginning of oct. Absolutely 1000% breathtaking. Wouldn't be anywhere near that at this time, however the GAUJA river valley is always spectacular. There is a road with swiss style chalets, past the bobsled track, on the way to the main road back to Riga. Glad you enjoyed your trip.....................but there's a lot more around there.
Hi Jon and thanknyouvso much for your feedback...
We were there around the same time and it is an amazing place.
Unfortunately I was restricted on time as I was traveling the next day but I will be back as I know I only scrapped the surface.
My main aim was to catch the views during the Golden time... the rest is not as time sensitive.
All the best mate and thank you for watching
Fantastic man. Congrats!!
Thank you Fabin
If you visit Sigulda you have to see the large castle ruins near the town and the early 20th one next to it. BUT, then there are the large impressive castle ruins up on the mountaintop called Turaida. That's the one Justin pointed the camera towards when he was at the top admiring the view. Also, there is Krimulda church to visit which is Latvia's oldest dating from 1205. Next to it there is a picturesque area with more of those old wooden buildings but nicely restored.
What a nice throwback to the time I visited Sigulda :)
Happy you enjoyed it my friend 😊
Another gorgeous place!
Indeed my friend👍👌
Hello from Panama,
I love taking long walks like that in the woods with wooden gangways scatered about. After that long trek I'd feel like I just lost 10 pounds. The view is awesome. I watched your video on and off. Your Russian sounds better than mine. I really want to go through the Baltic States.
You certainly earned your repast, climbing those mountains of stairs. Thanks for sharing the beauty!
Thank you for watching and the kind comment Maruta.
lovely and with the drone all looks so much better especially the buildings in RIga.
Looks like a great day out! Great video
Thank you Tom, it was fun.
Thanks for the kind words 🙏
Oh, amazingly beautiful, like painting. Спасибо.
Hi Marina,
Sorry for the late reply, it has been very busy times.
It was amazingly beautiful and I am happy you liked it.
You are welcome and thank you for watching!
Well done mate , good job the bleeper was working ! When in doubt wait for the cable car / bus / train anything to avoid traipsing up a mountain ! Great video yet again mate Stay safe
Happy you liked it Paul and as always thank you for watching and commenting... you are a source of encouragement that keeps me going👌👍
Thanks for the info of the journey, history + drone views..
Be proud of yourself tackling all those steps till the top, just can't imagine seeing everyone's happy faces doing so.. 😢
I could have konk out not even by the half way up.. 😅 (it worth the trouble) 😰
Happy you enjoyed it mate.
I tell you, there were times when I wondered what I got myself into... but the view was well worth it in the end🤣
Thanknyoubso much for watching and commenting 👍👌
Вперше вас дивлюся. Так цікаво вас слухати. Дивлюся на нові місця та вчу англійську мову!😀
Thanks for video. I was born and raised in Sigulda. Good memories ;)
I never remember it being such a struggle when I lived in Latvia and visited Sigulda. 😂 I’ve been there countless times. But my husband was like you- almost gave up to go further 😀. Nice video! Greetings from a Latvian living in England.
Hi Ines,
I saw how a lot of Latvians were completely fine... Must be the strong Viking blood😉
I feel for your husband👃
Thank you for watching and the nice comment 👌👍
How is good ol' blighty treating you?
@@J.E.E He has recovered, thank you. 😀
Araund Sigulda there is alot of good place to visit. Sigulda - Valmiera - Cēsis - Smiltene Best place's to visit in autum I Prefer Cesis not so crowded and you dont need to hike so much. Sigulda is really pretty from water if you take canoe/boat/sup in Gauja from "Līgatnes pārceltuve pār Gauju" To Sigulda just amazing views.
Nice video keep it up :)
P.S If u come next time and want sometning new , just ask i can give you some hidden place not know much, have been probobly in every corner of Latvia :)
Hi my friend,
Thank you for the information.. I realize I still had more to see, but was only there for one day.
Being so close to Riga, I plan on shooting more footage in Sigulda and visiting Cesis, Valmiera, Liepaja, Ventspils... actually I want to do it all.
I really appreciate the offer to help with Location advice, message me on ig- Justn_EasterEurope
Thanks for watching and your encouragement.
All the best mate
Beautiful place
it really is!
"Oh, f..., more steps!" XD That was entertaining.
As a kid this was not all that tiring. Now, when I'm much older and slightly handicapped, I'm not sure I'd make it at all.
Hello mate... Those are the joys of getting older.
Happy you enjoyed itvandvthanks again for watching
Great video man. I felt for you climbing those stairs haha but the beer & food looked a great reward! Would love to see you to a brewery tour video!
Hi mate... happy you liked the video, and a good beer is always a good reward.
I like the idea of the brewery... will start a list of viewer ideas and see how to implement them
All the best and thank you for watching
@@J.E.E ah yeah amazing stuff, u mentioned also a bulgarian salad video, that would also be cool video haha! Love your channel man, keep it up!
Welcome to main Latvian workout, not specifically meaning “steps”, but walking on a nature walks 💪
Hi Ilze,
Cant think of a better way to keep fit.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Interesting places and culture
That certainly are... will be delving more into the culture.
Thanks for watching mate👍👌
🥇🏆👍💥bravo
Thank you my friend!
Looking forward to to more adventures with Joy mate. I’ve got to come on an adventure with you and her at some point. Great vid 👍
Would love it mate... any time👍👌
@@J.E.E 👍✊
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Hi Mikus,
What a great song and a great band👍👍👍
I am actually learning Latvian with the help of brain storm... Very talented guys.
Thank you for watching and showing me this great song!
My favourite is Debesis Iekrita tevi👌👌👌
All the best mate un Paldies
@@J.E.E Thank You, sir. :)
start exercise and quit the burik :)))
Wait where is Turaida?!. 😳 you missed massive cultural chunk right there. I didn’t even see Turaida on top, that’s what all Latvians take a picture of…. When you got on top you should have gone rigjt hand for a little bit - that’s where the best view is at
Hey Justin, did you manage to find cathedral city in maxima? i also found 15 month old valley spire cheddar in lidl, for about 2.99 , i still prefer cathedral city though.
Yes I did mate... the one in Riga Plaza. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR THAT!
Back in Riga now so I owe you a beer for making life that much better for me here👍👌
I wonder if this is because of you, Justin, but before this video I was shown advertisement for a stuff against hair loss. XD
P.S. Got to check if this is the case with some other channels I'm subscribed to, like Bald & Bankrupt; Schola Gladiatoria or Scott Manley, because... Well, it go to be pretty obvious.
That's funny!
Do you have a full head of hair?
@@J.E.E
So far, yes, my hair are so thick, it makes girls envy me. However my hairline does slowly "retreat up to the North", making my forehead bigger and thus me smarter. XD
Hello Justin👋👋🙂🙂 Is it cold in Riga now?
Hi Petter... well we have already hit negative temperatures... but will get much colder
Alternative title: Old man struggling to climb stairs for 25 minutes straight 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I read that and pissed myself laughing
That’s how you know your foreign, your the only one winging about more f steps :D Everyone else r fit as a fiddle.
I hope I don't represent every other nation in the world, but I know what you mean🤣🤣🤣
Must be the strong Viking blood you Latvians all have👌👍
Bobsleigh!
You shuld go to Sigulda in winter and go down boblsay track
В сигулде замок турайде переводится обитель бога
Wow your Russian is so damn good
Thank you mate!
See host able to gavareet rooskie wunder if Latvian is part of finno/urgic language group akin to Hungarian.
The first time I travelled to Budapest, the first thing I thought to myself is that the laguage sounded Finish to me, I knew it was different, but I could detect the meoldy of the language had some similarities.
That I never found with Latvian, however that is not to say that it isn't because Estonia and Latvia have some roots in common.
Interesting to research that!
Ti tiozhe govorish na Ruskom?
Justin you are real Soviet only you are speaking in english.
I was wondering how an Englishman can live in Latvia without speaking Latvian but then he suddenly speaks Russian and everything becomes clear. 😅
Hello,You should try bungee at night ;)