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Klaipėda: City on the Sea
Posted 31 July 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
What is there to see in Klaipėda? Photo by Mantas Volungevicius This charming town by the sea may not be particularly well known, but we always pass through on the Baltic Run. If you have heard of it, that’s likely due to its proximity to the Curonian Spit. However, Klaipėda is Lithuania’s third […]
What You Need to Do the Baltic Run
Posted 26 February 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
The Baltic Run is a great winter adventure. The Travel Scientists organise lots of events each year, but there’s only one true winter challenge: the Baltic Run. If all you’re looking for is sun, sea, and sand, then probably this isn’t for you. However, if you like a proper adventure, and […]
Krakow: Where the Baltic Run Begins
Posted 9 February 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
Krakow is a fantastic start city for the Baltic Run. The Baltic Run minimal assistance winter rally takes place mainly, predictably, in the Baltic States: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. However, it actually starts in the wonderful Polish city Krakow. Poland’s second city is historic, picturesque, and a great place to party. […]
The Gulf of Finland
Posted 1 February 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
The Gulf of Finland is the endpoint of our winter driving rally. On the Baltic Run minimal assistance rally, we drive through ice, snow, and vodka fumes, all the way from Krakow to Tallinn. We pass through all the Baltic state — Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia — but when we reach […]
What We Love To Do in Riga
Posted 17 January 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
Riga is an underrated European capital. On the Baltic Run we love visiting Latvia for its incredible nature and Soviet relics. However, we would be remiss not to mention the many attractions of capital city Riga. Here you can find buildings of many fascinating styles, learn about the country’s tumultuous history, and, of […]
The Baltics: Mostly Trees
Posted 4 January 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
The Baltic States have an awful lot of trees. Photo by Zaytsev Artem As we drive through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, on the Baltic Run, we see a huge variety of nature. These countries are not just remarkable for their (albeit very nice) cities, but also for their lakes, rivers, […]
Lithuania’s Spectacular Trakai Island Castle
Posted 30 November 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Trakai Island Castle is on of Lithuania’s most impressive sights. Photo via Flickr We pass many incredible sights on the Baltic Run minimal assistance adventure rally, from picturesque Krakow to the pristine nature of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. However, there aren’t many places in the Baltic States that compare to Takai […]
Rivers of Latvia
Posted 22 November 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Our favourite rivers of Latvia. Photo via Creative Commons Latvia is home to fantastic nature: more than half is covered in forest, there are in excess of 3,000 lakes, and more than 12,000 rivers. Of course, most of these rivers are short, but many are very beautiful. These are the […]
On the Edge of Estonia: Narva Castle
Posted 9 November 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
One of Estonia’s prettiest castles has a remarkable location. Photo via Creative Commons The endpoint of the Baltic Run minimal assistance adventure challenge is Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. We don’t continue on to Russia, although some of our participants do. If we did, we’d reach Narva, right on […]
Estonia and Poland Among World’s Best Value Destinations
Posted 31 October 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
The prestigious Lonely Planet guide has recognised the Baltic States’ value for money. While visiting Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland on the Baltic Run would be great fun regardless of the price, we can’t deny that we love the great value that travelling in the region provides. And now, the Lonely […]