Lithuania
8 Movies Set in the Baltic States
Posted 30 March 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responsesLiam Neeson in Schindler’s List, set in Krakow, Poland. One of the best ways to learn about a country-besides, obviously, travelling there- is to watch some movies! On the Baltic Run you will travel across Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, countries that have a long and great cinema tradition. However, […]
12 Fun Facts about the Baltic States
Posted 11 March 2016 by Barbara IN / 0 responses
The Baltic States, formed by three countries, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, topping Europe and sharing elements from the east, west and Nordic countries, are often overlooked, even though there are so many interesting things to discover about them. And so, we bring you twelve fun facts about the Baltic States […]
What to drink in the Baltics
Posted 8 March 2016 by Barbara IN / 0 responses
What to drink in the Baltics? It is a fact that the Baltic Countries are a cold place- but that doesn’t mean that you cannot do anything about it. If you want to get warmer and feel yourself as a real Northerner, make sure to try all of the drinks […]
The Baltic Mythology
Posted 3 March 2016 by Barbara IN / 0 responses
Baltic Mythology was formed by the pagan gods, beliefs and traditions that were popular among the many Baltic tribes that lived in the territories occupied today by Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, part of Poland and part of the Prussian Germany. Nature is a main element in this mythology, as the gods […]
Top 8 Soviet sites in Lithuania
Posted 20 January 2016 by Mate IN / 0 responses
Like the other Baltic states, Lithuania felt the deadly embrace of the giant Eastern neighbor for centuries. A few decades after they regained their independence the country is still full of mementos of the Soviet regime. Some preserved, some crumbling, some built to commemorate the courage of the small nation […]
Following Tire Tracks of Baltic Rally Giants
Posted 24 November 2015 by Mate IN / 0 responses
When you take the Baltic Run we guess you like cars, exploring behind the old Iron Curtain and a bit of an adventure. Did you choose this destination because of the beautiful Masurian lakes or a good Baltic Spa? But do you know how much your shiny modern car should […]
Druskininkai – Lithuania’s Historic Spa Town
Posted 7 November 2014 by admin IN / 0 responses
Some of you may have looked our proposed route and noticed we’re spending the New Year in the Lithuanian town of Druskininkai. I can see what you might be thinking: “why there”?