The Eastern European town that freedom built
Riga's thriving bar scene could be mistaken for hipster-heavy Berlin.
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No crowds: Europe's three new travel hotspots
Lovely old Europe, once vibrant, feels dog-tired, swamped by tourists and in need of a good lie down. But not the Baltic States.
One of the world's greatest Art Nouveau cities
Ravishing Riga hides a secret within the folds of her ornate civic garments.
Nine things you should do in Riga, Latvia
Riga has embraced its Soviet-era past while enjoying something of a renaissance.
Riga, Latvia: The three-minute guide
Feel the former Eastern Bloc shrug off its dour image in the Latvian capital city, where a demure facade gives way to a place of surprising life and energy.
Is this the easiest place to cycle in Europe?
Flat terrain, ancient castles and picturesque lakes and forests: Few cycling routes offer as much as the Baltics.
Top destinations: Where we travelled in 2014
Ute Junker looks back on the hottest destinations of 2014 and explains why they are the sizzling places to be.
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