How much will a Baltics trip cost? Many potential travellers will ask themselves this before heading to this area of the world. The Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia sit nestled in the northeastern corner of Europe and see very little international tourism outside of their respective capital cities. However, since joining the EU in 2004 and adopting the Euro as currency in 2015, travelling through these countries is … Read More
Are you planning a trip to Lithuania’s coast and are interested in finding all of the best things to do in Klaipeda? Klaipeda, Lithuania’s third-largest city, is often overlooked by tourists who may only drift in for a short visit before making a beeline for the sea and sand dunes of the Curonian Spit. Unlike many port cities, however, Klaipeda has none of the industrial facilities or dodgy vibes commonly … Read More
Are you planning a visit to Lithuania’s second city and are wondering what to do in Kaunas? Lithuania is a country you see popping up more and more in the travel industry, boasting an off-beat and affordable option for a European escape. However, most people venturing into this southernmost Baltic nation tend only to set their sites on the baroque charms of its capital Vilnius or for the pristine white … Read More
Are you thinking of heading to one of Latvia’s beautiful coastal cities and are looking for the best things to do in Liepaja? Liepaja, Latvia’s third-largest city, doesn’t see nearly the amount of foreign tourism that it deserves. Situated along the Baltic coast about 60 kilometres north of the Lithuanian border, Liepaja is a charming city boasting an interesting history, numerous lush parks and open-air markets, and one of the … Read More
One of the reasons people love to travel is to learn about and try the local food. I’m no different in that respect however for me this goes far beyond eating at a hip restaurant or finding an authentic hole in the wall take away place. I love to understand how and what locals eat on a day to day basis and one of the best ways to do this … Read More
The Baltic countries are a relatively unexplored area of Europe and those who do end up visiting tend not to venture any further than the capital cities. This is an immense shame, however, because this small corner of Europe has so much to offer any traveller — including miles upon miles of beautiful, pristine coastline. We had both been keen to visit a Baltic beach before leaving the region but … Read More