Riga

Riga truly is the heart of Latvia and dates back to the early 13th century. It has grown to become not only the largest city in the country but in the Baltics. There is a lot to see and do in this town and has been named a World Heritage Site. The seductive Old Town with narrow alleys and a medieval atmosphere and cobblestone streets, that Latvian women have little trouble maneuvering in 5 inch heels, it's a skill.

The Old Town, besides being littered with numerous strip-clubs, offers a brilliant 14th century Hansa-styled cathedral, an old Livonian castle dating back to the early 12th century where the current Latvian president's residence. You can't miss the famous House of the Blackheads near St.Peters Church and the river Daugava, the huge christmas tree is also a dead give away.

Anyone visiting Riga should take a walk up to the Albert and Elisabetes Street and check out the famous Art Noveaux buildings, works of famous architects like Eizenstein, Scheffel and Peksens and some of the most beautiful in Europe. It's easy to find, just follow all of the other tourist carrying their Lonely Planet guides, looking up at building and true works of art. We spent the better part of the day taking pictures, sipping lattes and just generally enjoying our time in such a breathtaking city.