Latvia
Why Travel to Baltic Countries?
Posted 15 October 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
You really need to visit the Baltic countries. At the Travel Scientists, we will never understand why more people don’t visit the Baltic countries. Sure, they doe’t have enough sun for a regular beach holiday, but there is just about everything else. On the Baltic Run, we are always impressed by […]
Countries on the Baltic Run
Posted 16 March 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
Four countries, many adventures. Photo by Mike Beales The Baltic Run minimal assistance winter driving challenge explores an incredibly underrated part of the world, filled with nature, culture, and delicious vodka. We travel through four different countries and sometimes we are guilty of lumping them all together as one block […]
What You Need to Do the Baltic Run
Posted 26 February 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
The Baltic Run is a great winter adventure. The Travel Scientists organise lots of events each year, but there’s only one true winter challenge: the Baltic Run. If all you’re looking for is sun, sea, and sand, then probably this isn’t for you. However, if you like a proper adventure, and […]
The Gulf of Finland
Posted 1 February 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
The Gulf of Finland is the endpoint of our winter driving rally. On the Baltic Run minimal assistance rally, we drive through ice, snow, and vodka fumes, all the way from Krakow to Tallinn. We pass through all the Baltic state — Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia — but when we reach […]
What We Love To Do in Riga
Posted 17 January 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
Riga is an underrated European capital. On the Baltic Run we love visiting Latvia for its incredible nature and Soviet relics. However, we would be remiss not to mention the many attractions of capital city Riga. Here you can find buildings of many fascinating styles, learn about the country’s tumultuous history, and, of […]
The Baltics: Mostly Trees
Posted 4 January 2018 by David IN / 0 responses
The Baltic States have an awful lot of trees. Photo by Zaytsev Artem As we drive through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, on the Baltic Run, we see a huge variety of nature. These countries are not just remarkable for their (albeit very nice) cities, but also for their lakes, rivers, […]
Rivers of Latvia
Posted 22 November 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Our favourite rivers of Latvia. Photo via Creative Commons Latvia is home to fantastic nature: more than half is covered in forest, there are in excess of 3,000 lakes, and more than 12,000 rivers. Of course, most of these rivers are short, but many are very beautiful. These are the […]
Estonia and Poland Among World’s Best Value Destinations
Posted 31 October 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
The prestigious Lonely Planet guide has recognised the Baltic States’ value for money. While visiting Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland on the Baltic Run would be great fun regardless of the price, we can’t deny that we love the great value that travelling in the region provides. And now, the Lonely […]
The Baltics: Now in Northern Europe?
Posted 3 October 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Northern or Eastern… and does it matter? It doesn’t really matter what the Baltic States are, we love them, and on the Baltic Run we aim to get to the heart of the region, rather than relying on stereotypes. However, it can still be interesting whether, and why, places are perceived […]
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 […]