Silvano On The Go

 So Riga. For a few years I’ve wanted to go and explore the famous Christmas markets in this city but it’s never worked out. What I mean is, I’ve never actually set aside the time to do it. So, straight on the back of my last three months of travel (Oct - Istanbul, Nov - New York, Dec - Caribbean cruise), I decided to grasp the opportunity and go for three nights. I wanted to start the year with a trip that: didn’t cost too much, allowed me to tick a new country off the map and I could comfortably explore in four days.  I booked flights and the hotel with BA - usually best as you get checked bags included. Not that I absolutely needed to check a bag, but hey, if it’s on offer, it saves pulling your case around the airport. The hotel only charged an extra £30 single supplement which was great. One of the disadvantages of solo travel is the extra you have to pay for single occupancy, which can sometimes be double so I’m always impressed when I see a reasonable price for a solo t...