Baltic traditions
Lithuanian Adventures: Hill of Witches
Posted 24 October 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
If the thought of woodland magic, sorcerers and wizardry quicken your pulse and put a mischievous twinkle in your eye, you could do worse than pop over to the Hill of Witches on day four of your Baltic Run. Just off the main street in Juodkrante in Lithuania, the public […]
More Noms in Tallinn: Coffee, Cakes, and Clubs and Bars
Posted 12 October 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
If you liked hearing about Tallinn’s top eateries, representing every rung on the burgers-to-fine dining gastro ladder, here’s a teaspoonful of gastric chink-fillers and list of liquid lunches to round off your Baltic Run in fittingly high spirits. Photo by Tom Pavel
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 […]
Hidden Gems of Estonia, Part Five: Hill of Crosses
Posted 23 August 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Though this hill – or mound? – of crosses in Hiiumaa island is nowhere near as extensive or imposing as the similar hill in Lithuania, its more personal natural makes it all the more haunting. Photo by Troy David Johnston
The most interesting and funny Lithuanian Traditions
Posted 17 June 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
As a country with a long history, pagan roots and a very rich folklore, Lithuania has many traditions that are still practiced today. Whether they are about the change of seasons, the celebration of nature, or Christmas and Easter superstitions, what is for sure is that Lithuanians know how to […]
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 […]