I’ve chosen a couple of images from a square in the pretty city of Riga, Latvia for today’s travel photos. The central part of the city is quite compact and can be walked around in an afternoon. All of the main sights are within walking distance although the trams or tour buses can also be [...]
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Postcard from Warsaw; Uplifted and inspired
There are few more inspiring or uplifting museums I have visited than the Uprising Museum in Warsaw. It is such a positive place about really bleak periods of Polish history. Detailing the Polish resistance during its occupation by Nazi Germany during WWII and then its subsequent annexation by the Soviet Union it is a testiment [...]
Postcard from Liepaja; A monumental Latvian workout
Taking the short stroll to the pristine beach of Liepaja from the quirky Fontaine Hotel this monument known affectionately as the ‘Crocodile’ can be seen from some distance. It commemorates the lives of fishermen and sailors which have been lost at sea. The bronze figurine at the top is actually a woman possibly waiting for [...]
Postcard from Riga Latvia
A quick glimpse of Riga the lively capital city of Latvia today. A port city located just 20 km from the sandy beaches of the Baltic coast within easy reach of those needing to relax after a heavy night out. There will be plenty to explore in the city itself however over the next few [...]
Postcard from Warsaw; Palace of Culture and Science
The Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science is a bit of an enigma, is a throwback to Soviet rule as it was originally a ‘gift’ from the communist state to the people of Poland; it was even named after Joseph Stalin, an honour which was later revoked. Dominating the skyline, the city’s most visible landmark [...]
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