Land of 'incredible development' impresses Latvian travel couple

RIGA — "China is a land rich in ancient secrets and incredible development, where warmhearted people make visitors feel at home," says Laine Perse, a Latvian travel writer.

Laine Perse and Arturs Drinins, both 34, have been hitchhiking around the world, endearing themselves to young Latvians as a celebrity travel couple in the Baltic country.

Their journey began in 2015, just after the couple graduated from college and fell in love. Over 17 months, they traveled through 64 countries, with hitchhiking as their primary means of transportation.