The JaYmes Escape

No doubt about it, Riga is one of the coolest cities on the planet right now. Why? Because the tourism iceberg is only just on the horizon, much of the classical architecture is still being restored from years of soviet neglect, the city’s streets are meticulously clean and the newly designed bars and restaurants are great value.

Check out the gallery for a load of classical architecture and me in front of the Latvian statue of freedom in the centre of the city of Riga.