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The Baltics… Not the Balkans!
Posted 19 June 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
If you’ve ever mistaken the Baltics and the Balkans, this is the guide for you. At the Travel Scientists, we know the difference between the Baltics and the Balkans. We have to, since we organise both the Baltic Run and the Great Balkan Ride! However, you’d be surprised at how […]
The ‘Vodka Belt’ of Europe
Posted 9 May 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
We explain why the Baltic Region is known as Europe’s ‘Vodka Belt’. So, what is the Vodka Belt? Well, for starters, it’s not something that Eastern Europeans wear when they go to the pub. “Alcohol Belts” are actually an interesting way of dividing up Europe, and beyond. Though some […]
Druskininkai: Spa Town of the Tsar
Posted 26 April 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Visiting Druskininkai is good for your health. Photo by Juliux Druskininkai, in the very South of Lithuania, has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious spa towns in the Baltic Region. We stop here on the Baltic Run, and it really is the perfect place to relax. You […]
Beautiful Latvia: Gauja National Park
Posted 12 April 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
The photos that prove you simply must visit Gauja National Park. Photo by Laima Gūtmane Latvia may be small, but the Baltic state is home to more than its fair share of glorious nature. And some of the country’s finest scenery is reserved for Gauja National Park, in the Northern region of […]
Why You Need to Visit Tallinn
Posted 31 March 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
You really should visit Tallinn. Tallinn might be the best city in the Baltics, with an unparalleled combination of history, beauty, and charm. Located on the Baltic Sea, in the North of Estonia, this is the final destination of the Baltic Run minimal assistance rally. The city has become famous in recent […]
Kazimierz Dolny: Poland’s Most Picturesque Town?
Posted 23 March 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
We explain why Kazimierz Dolny is one Poland’s must-see destinations. Photo by Fotonews Participants on the Baltic Run minimal assistance rally always rave about Kazimierz Dolny, and it’s easy to see why. The town is a perfectly preserved historical relic, snugly placed amid the lush Polish countryside. On Summer weekends Kazimierz Dolny […]
Prizewinning Baltic Architecture
Posted 9 March 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Photo via DGT We review recent prizewinning Baltic Architecture, including Liepaja Baths and Estonia’s National Museum Glorious countryside, picturesque old cities, and the region’s complex history, make the Baltic States fascinating to visit. However, nowadays any trip to area is incomplete without appreciating prizewinning Baltic architecture. A new generation of […]
The Baltic Run 2017 Photo Competition!
Posted 1 February 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Photo by Team Hakuna Matata We celebrate the winners of the Baltic Run 2017 photo competition. The Baltic Run 2017 wasn’t just about driving through blizzards, drinking vodka in saunas, and exploring old nuclear bunkers… there was also a photo competition. Pictures were rated for inventiveness, humour, but also […]
Meet Team Wildsome Volvo
Posted 25 January 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
We talk to Johnny, from Team Wildsome Volvo, who participated in this year’s Baltic Run. Now the Baltic Run is over, it’s time to relive the memories with some of the contestants. After interviewing the overall winners, we caught up with Johnny from Team Wildsome Volvo. This team were involved in […]
Meet Team Oachkatzl, This Year’s Baltic Run Winners!
Posted 19 January 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
This year’s Baltic Run winners answer our questions. The Baltic Run is over for another year, so we took the chance to interview this year’s champions: Team Oachkatzl. They excelled at the various challenges set throughout the Baltic Run, and for their victory were presented with a remote-controlled car. We caught up with Christina and […]