Runaway spots in Latvia

The first time I went abroad was to have summer holidays with my parents in Latvia.

It was still in the time before we got into EU, so there were custom checks. I didn't even have a passport then, I had travel documents. Small little paper with my name, nationality, identity code and picture.

I remember I was really nervous when the officer approached the car, asked for our papers and was thoroughly checking it, also looking at the picture, is it really me. And then we passed. Another country! Yay!

Pape

If you are going to Pape, be prepared for a completely empty beach. Well I don't think that would be surprising as it is a very small village. It is so small that people say hello to everybody they meet. But it does have its charm - if you are into fishing, there is a great lake where you can catch a few beauties. Also there is a small lighthouse and you can climb over the rock trail that leads into the sea. Talking about the sea - I hope you like shallow sea, cause that's how it is in Pape. You could be walking and walking and it would still be just up to your knees. Plus if you are into amber - there's heaps of it on the beach (best way to collect a new bracelet).

Rucava

If you are staying in Pape, Rucava will probably be the place where you will go shopping (food, toys, whatever). You should also check a spring which is next to Rucava - fresh water is always nice, plus you can fill up bottles and bathe in it while hoping that it will regenerate your skin (I have no idea if it will, but hey, you can try).

Why is it a good runaway spot?

There is rarely any signal here, so it is perfect if you want to just get away and have a good excuse why you can't answer when people want to contact you.