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Neringa and the Curonian Split: the Lithuanian Sahara?
Posted 28 December 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Often dubbed the Lithuanian Sahara, the Curonian Spit is a 0.4-3.8 km wide and 98 km long UNESCO world heritage site and nature reserve. It separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian lagoon, and its ever-shifting dunes are home to the Nagliai Nature Reserve (a.k.a. the Dead Dunes), the Hill of […]
AHHAA… the Best Named Museum in the World
Posted 16 December 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Tartu in Estonia is home to AHHAA, probably the best named museum in the world. If you’re planning a trip to Estonia and you see “AHHAA” written in your guidebook, don’t worry: the writer isn’t screaming. AHHAA is actually the biggest and best science museum in the Baltics, and is […]
How to Drive like a Pro in the Snow!
Posted 7 December 2016 by Barbara IN / 0 responses
With the Baltic Run fast approaching, it’s time for some top tips on how to drive like a pro in the snow!
Liepaja, Latvia: a Laid-Back City of Contrasts
Posted 5 October 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
The fourth day of your Baltic Run will see you in beautiful Liepaja, Latvia, “The city where the wind is born”. Liepaja is dotted with more sights and attractions than can be crammed in a day; here are the ones that make it the most unique. Enjoy. Photo by Helmuts […]
Four Things You’ll Only See in Riga
Posted 19 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Winner of the title Cultural Capital of Europe in 2014, Riga has remained at the forefront of cultural endeavors ever since; it has continued to foster all manner of artistic expressions, traditional and brand new, serious and tongue-in-cheek, and everything in between. Some of these will hit you as soon […]
Ligatne Secret Soviet Bunker
Posted 16 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
The Baltics, of course, courtesy of the latter part of the 20th century, abound with post-Soviet memorabilia that beg to be roamed around in, gawped at, and, possibly, ‘grammed into oblivion – we have already written about a few, here, here and here. Ligatne Secret Soviet Bunker now completes our […]
Hidden Gems of Latvia: Daugavpils Fortress
Posted 14 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
If you liked the idea of a whole city to yourself, here’s a twin adventure of a similar magnitude, because – yes – you could (drum roll) take a long stroll back to the aeon of Napoleon and be the hero of Daugavpils Fortress, just for one day. Photo by […]
Hidden gems of Latvia: Cinevilla Movie Studio
Posted 7 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
As you rebound from your spell in the middle ages, your second time travel adventure awaits you on your way: here in Cinevilla, you have the chance to spend the night in a town from 1920s Latvia. Photo by wikimedia commons
Hidden Gems of Latvia: Āraiši Lake Fortress
Posted 5 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Ever wished you could simply walk way back trough time into another era and lose yourself in the sights and sounds there? If so, Āraiši lake fortress in Latvia is the place for you. This wooden island fortress is the perfect destination to simply stroll back to the 9th Century, […]
Hidden Gems of Latvia: Skrunda-1, A Soviet Ghost Town Hidden in a Forest
Posted 2 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Our Hidden Gems of Latvia series kicks off with this eerie blast from the past that is sure to linger in the memory of all who set foot here: the secret ghost town of Skrunda-1. Photo by Sarunas A