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Riga is the cosmopolitan capital of Latvia, a tiny Baltic state with less than 2 million residents. What Latvia may lack in size it makes up in beautiful architecture, incredible landscapes and a compact capital city which feels like it was made for budget friendly long weekend city breaks. We travelled to Latvia in December for the added bonus of Christmas markets and mulled black balsam to help keep out the chill! In order to cram as much into a limited time span as possible, we recommend this three day itinerary. Day One When you arrive in Riga the chances are you will jump on one of the shuttle buses from the airport and trundle into Riga. If you get off of the shuttle in the Old Town then you have the perfect start to your weekend. St Peters Church For 9 Euros per adult you can access the Church itself which holds exhibitions (a fabulous photography exhibition was on while we visited) and to the 72m tall tower. The viewing platform around the tower provide...

Kenya is an incredible country- beautifully diverse landscapes, breathtaking wildlife and fantastic people. With so much to cram in to your time in the country it can be hard to know where to start. To take the stress out of planning, here is a suggested 8 day itinerary to make sure the time poor can be the experience rich! Day 1 - arrive in Nairobi You've probably had a long and exhausting flight to reach Kenya, so when you arrive you might be keen to relax and take a nap. No time I'm afraid, because the first 24 hours of this suggested itinerary take you to Giraffe Manor. Enjoy being fully immersed in the conservation of the endangered Rothschild giraffes that make Giraffe Manor their home, and be ready to be enchanted when you see these long legged beasts galloping around the grounds. I could wax lyrical about Giraffe Manor all day, but to save you the time you can read the full review here . Day 2 - Lake Nakuru National Park An early start will see you leavi...