The Baltics may not see winters as deeply cold and icy as even more northern countries such as Finland or Iceland, but the countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia still have winters that can cover the cities and countryside with a deep layer of snow and temperatures that drop into the single digits or below …
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The Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are no longer an undiscovered part of the world, but they are still less visited than the western parts of Europe or the larger and better-known countries of Central and Eastern Europe such as the Czech Republic or Poland. However, whether you visit these countries separately or …
The Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are often grouped together due to historical and regional similarities, but each has its own distinct language—and none of these countries’ official languages belong to the Slavic language family, which Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian belong to (and which some people speak as their native language or as …
While Lux Express offers a variety of domestic and international routes, some of the most popular are between Vilnius-Riga and Riga-Tallinn. With each ride taking about four hours on sleek, clean buses, you’ll spend the same amount of time as you would if you were to fly to the neighboring capital city without the hassle of security checks or waiting in line.
Packing for a trip to the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia can have you asking, “What should I wear?” or even, “What the heck am I supposed to wear?” After all, the weather in these countries is famously unpredictable (especially if you plan on visiting the coast!), and you can’t count on “normal” …
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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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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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On August 23, 2019, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Way, which took place in 1989 as a peaceful protest against the Soviet regime. The Baltic Way was formulated as an unbroken human chain from Vilnius to Tallinn, and videos from that period show how multiple generations of people, from the elderly to the very young, organized themselves into a remarkable display of solidarity.
