Tourist tips

• The taxi drivers of Riga aren't known to be particularly honest and it is quite common for tourists to be overcharged

• It's a good idea to learn how to say a few phrases, including the address you're going to, in Latvian

• Ticket office staff at the rail station usually speak English

• There are many street vendors in Old Town selling amber, knitted goods, matryushkas, and old Soviet medal

• The highest point from where you can admire the panorama of Riga is the Television Tower