Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The National Library is known as the ‘Castle of Light’, serving as a symbol of Riga’s ambition (Getty/iStock) When I first arrived ...

Big on history, architecture and – latterly – fine food, this often overlooked city is ideal for a budget weekend away Robin is a Scottish travel writer, blogger and broadcaster with over 30 years of ...

When I first arrived in Riga eight years ago, I couldn’t have predicted it would become my favourite Baltic city. I’ve since visited for art events such as the Riga Biennial (currently on pause) and ...