Introduction: The Baltics With My Dad

You weren't there for the 100th anniversary. Latvia first gained it independence on November 18, 1918.

You’re a good son Benny

You should have flown AirBaltic's CS300/A220 on that economy flight. I don't believe you have ever done a A220 review.

Disappointed that you’re skipping the LH first class terminal review (since last one is 2 years ago and I would love to see the changes), but I’m otherwise looking forward to this.

@W: he has done an A220 review on LX before, and there will be lots of opportunities to fly the A220 once DL gets theirs

But how did you and your dad get to Houston he doesn’t live in Houston does he

@Duane At least in Estonia (which is also 100 this year), they are having 100th anniversary events throughout the year.

The fact that you and your father enjoy traveling together says something about your relationship. Thanks for sharing the experience!

Just visited Riga 3 days ago. I stayed at the Grand Kempinski and it was absolutely amazing. Top 5 hotel I have ever stayed at.

I am reading your blog for some time now, and while I think you are becoming a bit arogant (no offense ;)), a huge respect for things you are doing for your dad.

Hey Thomas- Arrogant has two R's

@Thomas — You can't just say "no offense" after something obviously offensive, as if that offsets it.

How are the women there? Well fed, good teeth, nice wide breeding hips?

We rely on you to tell us more than just the stupid champagne brand.

Right now Im with my dad in Australia. He is 76 and loves Emirates first. Departed in cairo, stopped in dxb, than SE Asia and back home to Europe.

If you have health, time and money, grab your parents and travel with them.

The transparency about how you paid for travel is great.

I get that the TLL-RIX flight is way faster than ground transportation, but it's almost a shame you didn't get to try out the Lux Express bus service. Europe has seen some really innovative bus carriers recently, but this one is among the very few that provide true business class on board, with spacious 1-1 seating, seatback entertainment, power ports and wi-fi. The trip takes just under five hours and, having done it twice last year, I consider it quite competitive – especially considering the price difference.

Hi Ben - did Hilton give you issues w the 3 nights on two bookings? Did you have to change rooms or could you link the two?

Hello Lucky,
We have always transited through Frankfurt, with a good healthy, lengthy stay at the first class terminal, but we are considering an overnight in Frankfurt for our next visit. If we were to xperience the fullest of the first class terminal in FRA, should we arrive by taxi while staying in FRA, a hotel arranged transport? Rental car? Something else?
Stupid, small details...rather than schlepping by the cab stand, this opportunity presents the chance of a new experience.

@Debit

you are my hero! Want to know the same thing. Is this a destination to lay down pipe?

Is that map correct? It says you went to Nairobi and Kigali but that's not what you mentioned in the article.

Thank you as always I love reading!!!