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Flavours of the Baltics
Posted 8 December 2014 by admin IN / 0 responses
One of the easiest ways to know a country is by eating its food, and the places we’re going to visit on the Baltic Run are no exception. Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are located deep in the beer, vodka, rye bread and pork culinary belt. The food in the region is influenced by Russia, Scandinavia and even German cuisine, but each country has its own flavour profile and local specials.
Locked Up in Latvia
Posted 28 November 2014 by admin IN / 0 responses
Ever fancied spending the night in a prison? Have you been bad and deserve a good locking up? Then come to Latvia! Karosta prison just outside the town of Liepāja provides the authentic soviet severity you’re craving on this trip, and whether or not you’ll spend the night, you’ll still get a good taste for life as an inmate back then.
Are You a Media-Savvy Writer or Traveller? You Could Score a Free to South India!
Posted 20 November 2014 by admin IN / 0 responses
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Seven Reasons to Visit Tallinn in Winter
Posted 18 November 2014 by admin IN / 0 responses
Perched on the top of the Baltic States, a stone’s throw across the sea from Helsinki, Tallinn is one of Europe’s most obscure capitals. While the Baltic countries like Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have only recently started to make it onto the bucket list belonging to the world’s most seasoned travelers, there are many out there who couldn’t place Estonia on the map.
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”?
All About the Great Masurian Lakes
Posted 29 October 2014 by admin IN / 1 response
In the north-eastern part of Poland, on the Russian and Lithuanian border, the Great Masurian Lake District is one of the natural wonders of the region. Depending on the source, the Polish lake district has between 2000 to 4000 lakes occupying more than 50,000 square kilometers.
Why We Kick-Off in Krakow
Posted 13 October 2014 by admin IN / 0 responses
Legend has it that Krakow was founded after a dragon got defeated. We might not be able to provide you with any Polish dragons on the Baltic Run, but we do plan to puff out of Krakow across Poland and onto the Baltic States on our rally.
Introducing the Baltic States
Posted 1 October 2014 by admin IN / 0 responses
Back at college I had a Latvian friend, and each time anyone asked her where she was from she’d get out the map to show them. Unfortunately, years later, most people would struggle to locate the Baltic States on the map.