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Beautiful Photos of Latvia and its Nature
Posted 21 July 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
See these photos of Latvia and you’ll be dying to visit. We love visiting Latvia on the Baltic Run. It’s home to fantastic nature, in every season. With forests, lakes, and a stunning coastline, photographers are spoilt for choice. And that’s before mentioning Latvia’s gorgeous capital Riga. Here are some […]
Why We Love Estonia
Posted 30 June 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Bringing you the beauty of Estonia. Photo by Mike Beales Estonia is a small country with a rich history, a varied landscape, and incredible beauty. On the Baltic Run each year we get a fantastic taste of what makes Estonia so special: forests, lakes, medieval Tallinn… and much else besides. Here are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hidden Gems of Estonia, Part Six: Old Tartu Observatory
Posted 31 August 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Your virtual trail of discovery of hidden gems in Estonia takes you from a hill of crosses, created as a religious tribute to the unseen, to one of a scientific undertaking dedicated to charting the heavens. Welcome to the Tartu Observatory. Photo by Guillaume Speurt
Fauna of the Baltic States
Posted 28 June 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
The nature landscapes of the Baltic Sates and the Baltic Sea include many particular species of fantastic animals. From Sea and land, here are some of the most important fauna of the Baltic States. Cover Photo by Kev Chapman Grey Seal The Grey Seal is one of the biggest […]
UFOs in the Baltic Sea? The Baltic Sea Anomaly
Posted 30 May 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
Deep under the Sea there are mysteries we cannot even begin to explain. One example is in the Baltic Sea, where, hidden for hundreds of years, there has been a strange, huge circular structure that seems to lead into a black hole deep under the bottom of the Sea. What […]
Top 8 Sights of the Baltic Countries
Posted 5 May 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
The route of the Baltic Run will take you across some of the most beautiful places of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Here are some of our favorite sights!
The Legend of Jūratė and Kastytis
Posted 1 April 2016 by Alicia IN / 1 response
Jūratė and Kastytis is a traditional legend from Lithuania which has its roots in the Baltic mythology, but is written for the first time in the romantic narrative of the XIX century. It is a story of fearless love and godly power that tries to explain the origins of natural elements […]