For travellers, the best thing about Latvia is that it is so compact. Its 500 km of sandy beaches are easily reached from historical towns, where medieval hanseatic foundations support baroque and art nouveau buildings, that become venues for cultural festivals during the summer. Families of storks happily give their seal of approval to the unspoilt nature, fresh air and clean water around them. In addition to Riga, its spectacular gateway, there are 6 other UNESCO world heritage listed sites. A

Russian banya At first glance, the Russian banya looks like an extreme sport. Friends and strangers beat each other with branches from birch trees in a devilishly hot atmosphere. When this is finished, they  run for the exit to jump into an icy-cold pool. If you're alone, you can always hire an attendant to give you a beating. It is not only a wondrous feeling (trust me), but unbelievably good for you. You get a special burst of energy after taking a steam in a Russian bathhouse, because all

The Lotte, a 5-star hotel in Moscow, is ideally located on the New Arbat, the financial and shopping center of Moscow. The luxurious hotel features 300 elegant and spacious guest rooms and two top-notch restaurants. “Les Menus” is a French restaurant with 3-star Michelin Chef Pierre Gagnaire and “MEGU” introduces modern fusion Japanese cuisine. Lotte Hotel offers six banquet halls and meeting venues in Moscow to accommodate any event, from small social gatherings to business