Vilnius in October sees the slow descent into the colder season, with trees changing color or losing their leaves and the city’s green spaces going into hibernation. Days become noticeably shorter, which means the city compensates with a lively nightlife as restaurants and cafes entertain their clientele indoors rather than outdoors and cultural venues pick …
If you’re considering a good month to visit Vilnius, September may be it. While the city may seem relatively more crowded due to the return of the students to universities, tourist numbers are beginning to thin. Days are still warm and sunny, and the year’s events pick up again after the summer lull. You’ll find …
Many people group the three Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia into one trip, which makes sense! They’re close together, easy to travel between, and small enough to sample all at once during a single vacation. They can also be enjoyed separately or as a part of a broader exploration of Northern and Central …
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When people visit Palanga and Sventoji on Lithuania’s Baltic Sea coast, they typically go for the beaches, sea air, and relaxed atmosphere. What they don’t know is that things to do in Palanga and its neighbor, Sventoji, extend beyond those of a typical beach vacation. And while these Lithuanian cities–which can be enjoyed as a …
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One question, travelers often ask is, “Are the Baltics safe?” As far as travel goes, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are safe destinations, whether you’re in the city, countryside, or wilderness. But you should still keep some tips in mind when you visit the three Baltic countries. If you’re wondering “Are the Baltic states safe?” in …
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Grutas Park, in addition to being one of the top things to do in Lithuania is also one of its most interesting Soviet sites. What is Grutas Park? Grutas Park (Grūto Parkas in Lithuanian) is Lithuania’s sculpture park, a place where Soviet statues have been placed to preserve them and make them accessible to those …
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Looking for reasons to visit Latvia? Latvia is one of those countries that travelers don’t typically put top of their list but that somehow, when they finally get there, they realize it imprints itself onto their travel memories in surprising ways. Visitors will usually fly into Riga, either as the start of their travel or …
Think cozy wooden cottages—some charmingly dilapidated and others renovated with pride and painted in dollhouse colors—flowers in a riot of blooms, cats and dogs living it up as they hang out of lace-framed windows, and the peaceful buzz of village life. The light here feels diffused, softer than it typically is in the city. Is …
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If you’re planning on travel to the Baltic countries, which include Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, be sure to fit top cities, towns, and attractions into your travel itinerary. Though these countries are lumped together these days for convenience and due to some similar history, they actually differ on a variety of points. That means that …
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If you’re touring Europe during the Christmas season or spending Christmas in Lithuania, be sure to put Vilnius on your list! As a Baltic capital city, it pulls out all the stops for the holiday season. Vilnius at Christmas is incredible. The capital city of Lithuania has embraced the tradition of Christmas markets and added …
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