June, 2016
Where does Estonian come from?
Posted 30 June 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
The story of the Estonian language is a fascinating one. It is not related to its traditional neighbors and allies, the other Baltic states Latvia and Lithuania, whose languages share a common root and are quite similar between each other. Estonian, on the other hand, is completely different not only […]
Fauna of the Baltic States
Posted 28 June 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
The nature landscapes of the Baltic Sates and the Baltic Sea include many particular species of fantastic animals. From Sea and land, here are some of the most important fauna of the Baltic States. Cover Photo by Kev Chapman Grey Seal The Grey Seal is one of the biggest […]
The Rose of Turaida – A tragic lovestory
Posted 22 June 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
The cave of Gutmanis in Latvia between Turaida and Sigulda is a place of ancient worship, where offerings to deities were made, and it is also the scenario of the beautiful and sad story of the Rose of Turaida. It was the year 1601, when the Swedish army invaded the […]
The most interesting and funny Lithuanian Traditions
Posted 17 June 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
As a country with a long history, pagan roots and a very rich folklore, Lithuania has many traditions that are still practiced today. Whether they are about the change of seasons, the celebration of nature, or Christmas and Easter superstitions, what is for sure is that Lithuanians know how to […]
Useful Phrases During the Baltic Run
Posted 3 June 2016 by Alicia IN / 1 response
Driving through Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia you will meet lots of people of these beautiful countries and interact with their culture. Language can be a barrier sometimes, but with these useful phrases you will be able to jump it! Cover picture by deandare06 Hello Polish: Czesc […]