Art Nouveau in Riga, Latvia

Riga is unparalleled in the amount of Art Nouveau Architecture, according to UNESCO. Walk any street in the centre of the city and you will feel a bit like Alice in turn of the century wonderland. Screaming faces and roaring lions can be found everywhere as themes. Some of the styles are National Romantism and Perpendicular. Elizabeth and Albert streets are teaming with treasures of a bygone era.

Lunch with the New US Ambassador to Latvia. Good Pick Obama!

I have meet some very interesting people over my years of travel writing, a few princesses both with titles and some that just acted that way, that goes for princes also. Today I had the chance to have lunch with the US Ambassador to Latvia, truly a great experience. She is actually a seasoned State Department person, no moneyed contributor to Obama’s campaign. This makes so much sense to me! The assistant Public Affairs Officer, Davida A Baxter was also with us at the Gallery Park Hotel and a delight! Riga scores high with its beauty, style and an Ambassador that rocks!