baltics
How to Drive like a Pro in the Snow!
Posted 7 December 2016 by Barbara IN / 0 responses
With the Baltic Run fast approaching, it’s time for some top tips on how to drive like a pro in the snow!
Grutas Park, a 20-Hectare Soviet-Era Timewarp
Posted 9 November 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Grutas park is your Dazed in Druskininkai diary option, on the off-chance that, in theory, you’d be thrilled to kick off the New Year in the Centre of Europe a mere couple of hours’ drive away, neither/none of you have, uhh, lost that loving feeling since the previous night, and […]
Lithuanian Adventures: Europos Parkas, the Center of Europe
Posted 7 November 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
You might have already had an inkling that celebrating New Year’s Day in the Lithuanian winter wonderland was to be nothing short of magical; one of those rare occasions when we’re wrapped up in a soft-focus post-party bubble that seems as perfect as it is ethereally transient, marking the midway […]
Lithuanian Adventures: the Republic of Uzupis
Posted 4 November 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
If your run of the mill eye test chart had a wacky sub-edition featuring just countries, arranged by size in descending order, spotting the Republic of Uzupis would vault you into bionic eagle territory. Created by a throng of artists and freethinkers in 1997 inside Vilnius, this micro nation is […]
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 […]
How to Take Great Photos in the Snow – Pt.1: Gear
Posted 14 October 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Winter is a beautiful time of year and offers many opportunities for pros and amateurs alike to hone their photography skills and take great photos. Whether you have a simple point-and-shoot camera, or an advanced piece of kit, there is bound to be something here to kick your pics up […]
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
Tallinn Restaurants: Where to Eat and Drink
Posted 10 October 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Tallinn, destination of Baltic Run, is full of good restaurants and more are popping up all the time! Here’s part one of two on the top places to celebrate having completed the challenge. Photo by Dale Cruse
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 […]
Lithuanian Adventures: Devil’s Museum, Kaunas
Posted 28 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Attention Baltic Run – taking adventurers: Do you pine for all the pleasures known to mere mortals? Do you have a soul? Do you have a deep desire to keep said soul, or are you perchance game for a deal? If the latter, do stop by the Žmuidzinavičius Museum in […]