Night location: Riga, Latvia Staying three nights in a city like Riga has been brilliant as it has allowed us to see more than just the main sights in the old town. This morning we set off on one of the Latvian buses to the Central Market District and the domineering soviet era building Akademijas Laukums or the Academy of Science. Opened in 1955 and partially funded by 'voluntary donations' deducted from the salaries of Latvian workers, this edifice is a testam...

Night location: Riga, Latvia One of Riga's main claims to fame is that it has more examples of art nouveau buildings than any other European city. This style became popular at the end of the 19th century, which coincided with when the Russians lifted their ban against erecting masonry buildings outside the city walls (to prevent an invading army using them for shelter), and the city was also experiencing an unprecedented financial boom. Due to this, over a third...

Night location: Riga, Latvia At 6:10am, Amber was in the shower when David burst in and told her that our flight was departing at 8:05, rather than 10:15 which he had originally thought. Our plan to have another delightful Swedish breakfast before catching the fast train to the airport went down the drain, and after 15 minutes of rushed dressing and final packing, we were down the elevator, checked out and in a taxi that was providentially waiting for us. In the...