baltics
On the Edge of Estonia: Narva Castle
Posted 9 November 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
One of Estonia’s prettiest castles has a remarkable location. Photo via Creative Commons The endpoint of the Baltic Run minimal assistance adventure challenge is Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. We don’t continue on to Russia, although some of our participants do. If we did, we’d reach Narva, right on […]
The Incredible Beauty of Vilnius Old Town
Posted 17 October 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
We love Vilnius Old Town. Photo via Creative Commons Vilnius old town is not merely one of the prettiest sights on the Baltic Run. It’s one of the most stunning, and underrated, historic city centers in all of Northern Europe. A medieval masterpiece, here are some of the reasons we […]
Jūrmala: Latvia’s Soviet Sun-Spot
Posted 15 September 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
The city in Latvia where famous Communists once sunbathed. Photo by Dezidor Tucked away in the Gulf of Riga, just west of Latvia’s capital, is a holiday resort with a very unique history. During the Communist era, Jūrmala was regarded as one of the Soviet Union’s top vacation spots. It once attracted the […]
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 […]
Our Favourite Photos of Beautiful Lithuania
Posted 15 July 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Lithuania is home to incredible nature. We love to visit Lithuania each year on the Baltic Ride. It’s a great place to party, and it’s home to some fascinating historical sights. However, it’s the nature we really love. A spectacular coastline, frozen lakes, and rich forests make for some fantastic […]
Druskininkai: Spa Town of the Tsar
Posted 26 April 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Visiting Druskininkai is good for your health. Photo by Juliux Druskininkai, in the very South of Lithuania, has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious spa towns in the Baltic Region. We stop here on the Baltic Run, and it really is the perfect place to relax. You […]
The Baltic Run Day 6 & 7!
Posted 6 January 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
The Baltic Run minimal assistance rally headed into the deep cold on Days 6 & 7!
Baltic Run Day 4 & 5
Posted 4 January 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
The Baltic Run continued apace on days 4 & 5, as participants celebrated the end of 2016 in Lithuania, before setting off for Latvia.
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 […]