Riga…discovering the Baltic’s cultural capital

Riga Riga, the grand old lady of the Baltics, has long appealed with its mix of baroque grandeur, Art Nouveau elegance, and the everyday rhythm of a modern European capital. It’s a city that has seen centuries of change – from its days as a medieval trading hub in the Hanseatic League, through periods of …

Bruges… enjoying the Venice of the north

Bruges Bruges remains one of Europe’s best preserved cities and has both charm and intrigue oozing in abundance out of its cobblestone streets. The fairy-tale city is a place that lives and breathes history. Visiting Bruges is like travelling back in time to the Middle Ages. It is both magical and authentic. I had previously …

Kiev and Chernobyl… Ukraine’s best and worst kept secrets

Kiev Ukraine has always been a fascination of mine. Perhaps it’s the lure of the unknown or perhaps it’s proximity to the world’s worst nuclear disaster that sparked my imagination. All I know, however, is that for as long as I can remember I wanted to go there and see it in all its raw, …