Riga is definately my favorite place to be right now. I spent quite a lot of time there over my two years living in Lithuania. The nightlife is great, the restaurants are wonderful. It is very easy to get around. The people are very friendly. The architecture is amazing. In the summer, the beach is a quick train ride away, though the water is very cold. There is a very large market near the bus station that has a wide assortment of gifts and food. There is also a market in the Old Town where  more...