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Following Tire Tracks of Baltic Rally Giants

When you take the Baltic Run we guess you like cars, exploring behind the old Iron Curtain and a bit of an adventure. Did you choose this destination because of the beautiful Masurian lakes or a good Baltic Spa? But do you know how much your shiny modern car should […]

Top 8 Soviet Sites in Estonia

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 Estonia, which will tell you the story of […]

Flavours of the Baltics

One of the easiest ways to know a country is by eating its food, and the places we’re going to visit on the Baltic Run are no exception. Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are located deep in the beer, vodka, rye bread and pork culinary belt. The food in the region is influenced by Russia, Scandinavia and even German cuisine, but each country has its own flavour profile and local specials.

Locked Up in Latvia

Ever fancied spending the night in a prison? Have you been bad and deserve a good locking up? Then come to Latvia! Karosta prison just outside the town of Liepāja provides the authentic soviet severity you’re craving on this trip, and whether or not you’ll spend the night, you’ll still get a good taste for life as an inmate back then.

Are You a Media-Savvy Writer or Traveller? You Could Score a Free to South India!

Calling all media savvy writers and seasoned travellers with PR skills, sponsors online gambling directory GamingZion.com are looking for a couple of extra people to join the PR group on team High Rollers for the next Rickshaw Challenge and on the brand new rally India’s Cup.

Seven Reasons to Visit Tallinn in Winter

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Perched on the top of the Baltic States, a stone’s throw across the sea from Helsinki, Tallinn is one of Europe’s most obscure capitals. While the Baltic countries like Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have only recently started to make it onto the bucket list belonging to the world’s most seasoned travelers, there are many out there who couldn’t place Estonia on the map.

Druskininkai – Lithuania’s Historic Spa Town

Some of you may have looked our proposed route and noticed we’re spending the New Year in the Lithuanian town of Druskininkai. I can see what you might be thinking: “why there”?

All About the Great Masurian Lakes

In the north-eastern part of Poland, on the Russian and Lithuanian border, the Great Masurian Lake District is one of the natural wonders of the region. Depending on the source, the Polish lake district has between 2000 to 4000 lakes occupying more than 50,000 square kilometers.

Why We Kick-Off in Krakow

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Legend has it that Krakow was founded after a dragon got defeated. We might not be able to provide you with any Polish dragons on the Baltic Run, but we do plan to puff out of Krakow across Poland and onto the Baltic States on our rally.