March, 2016
8 Movies Set in the Baltic States
Posted 30 March 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responsesLiam Neeson in Schindler’s List, set in Krakow, Poland. One of the best ways to learn about a country-besides, obviously, travelling there- is to watch some movies! On the Baltic Run you will travel across Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, countries that have a long and great cinema tradition. However, […]
Discover the Baltics or other incredible adventures with the Travel Scientists 10 Years Anniversary Offer!
Posted 24 March 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
We, Travel Scientists, the world’s most gonzo adventure travel operator are happy to announce that we have been at it for the last 10 years! That’s right: ten years full of adventures, challenges and crazy rallies all around the globe. To celebrate this special birthday, we have launched a unique […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Riga
Posted 23 March 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
Riga. Photo by Bryan Ledgard. Riga, capital and largest city of Latvia, is often underrated by travelers when searching for a new destination. However, this perception couldn’t be more wrong. Riga is not only a European cultural capital, but a beautiful city to visit, full of lovely corners, awesome architecture, […]
The Ruins of the Cesis Castle
Posted 18 March 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
Castle of Cesis. Photo by Kyle Taylor. The old town of Cesis has been looking over Latvia on the valley of the Gauja River, in the northern region of Central Vidzeme, since the 13th century. And watching over the town of Cesis, on the Riekstu hill, lies the fortified castle […]
12 Fun Facts about the Baltic States
Posted 11 March 2016 by Barbara IN / 0 responses
The Baltic States, formed by three countries, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, topping Europe and sharing elements from the east, west and Nordic countries, are often overlooked, even though there are so many interesting things to discover about them. And so, we bring you twelve fun facts about the Baltic States […]
What to drink in the Baltics
Posted 8 March 2016 by Barbara IN / 0 responses
What to drink in the Baltics? It is a fact that the Baltic Countries are a cold place- but that doesn’t mean that you cannot do anything about it. If you want to get warmer and feel yourself as a real Northerner, make sure to try all of the drinks […]
The Baltic Mythology
Posted 3 March 2016 by Barbara IN / 0 responses
Baltic Mythology was formed by the pagan gods, beliefs and traditions that were popular among the many Baltic tribes that lived in the territories occupied today by Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, part of Poland and part of the Prussian Germany. Nature is a main element in this mythology, as the gods […]