Destination

Latvia.

Riga and the Baltics – Art Nouveau, street food and coast.

Latvia and its capital Riga are the underrated jewel of the Baltics: compact, affordable and surprisingly varied. Between Art Nouveau façades, Soviet history, a lively bar and food scene and the Baltic coast at Jūrmala, there is far more here than a long weekend can hold. My insider guide shares my personal walking loop, restaurant and nightlife tips, and the finest day trips.