Playing open-world games. It’s like taking a detour.
WriterEmils Mikelsons
Beginning of New Things
Feb 6, 2026
Starting in the heart of Riga, Latvia, Emīls has 5 hours to beat a real-life GeoGuessr game. Every location he guesses, he has to reach it physically. No car, no shortcuts. Just him, his bike, and the clock.
Long Journeys
Feb 13, 2026
Round two. This time, Emils is trying to beat the game by using Riga's public transport. The rules? Same as always: 5 hours to get to 5 random locations across Riga.
Biking Chaos
Feb 20, 2026
Round Three. Returning in colder and gloomier weather, Emils once again attempts to beat the game by traveling on a bike across Riga to reach five random locations within five hours.
Fast Mode
Mar 1, 2026
Round four. It's now spring, and Emils returns to Riga’s public transport system for another attempt at reaching five random locations across the city, but this time with a youthful vigour.
