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Things to Do in Tallinn

You have finished the Baltic Run and reached the final destination Tallinn, capital of Estonia. But after so many adventures and fun on the way up there, you are not ready to go home again so soon. No problem! There are many interesting and original things you can do in […]

The Most Delicious Lithuanian Desserts

Recently we’ve written about delicious desserts from Estonia, but this is not the only Baltic country where you can easily top your meal if you have a thing for sweets. You should definitely give Lithuania’s long list of typical cakes, pastries and chocolates a try. And to make the choice a […]

8 Internationally Popular Baltic Actors and Actresses

Maybe there are some names you recognize in this list, but, if you are a cinema fan, then you will know the faces for sure. Behold the most popular (according to IMDB) actors and actresses from the Baltic States: the ones that made it big and went internationally popular! Estonian […]

8 Movies Set in the Baltic States

Liam 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!

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 […]

12 Fun Facts about the Baltic States

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

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

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 […]

Top 7 Soviet Sites in Latvia

The Soviet era ended only a little more than two decades ago and has left many traces all over the Baltic States. Here is a little guide to some of the most interesting relics from the recent past and the top Soviet sites in Latvia, which will tell you the story of […]