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The Legend of Jūratė and Kastytis

Jūratė and Kastytis is a traditional legend from Lithuania which has its roots in the Baltic mythology, but is written for the first time in the […]

8 Movies Set in the Baltic States

Liam 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 […]

Discover the Baltics or other incredible adventures with the Travel Scientists 10 Years Anniversary Offer!

We, Travel Scientists, the world’s most gonzo adventure travel operator are happy to announce that we have been at it for the last 10 years! […]

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Riga

Riga. Photo by Bryan Ledgard. Riga, capital and largest city of Latvia, is often underrated by travelers when searching for a new destination. However, this […]

The Ruins of the Cesis Castle

Castle of Cesis. Photo by Kyle Taylor. The old town of Cesis has been looking over Latvia on the valley of the Gauja River, in […]

12 Fun Facts about the Baltic States

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 […]

What to drink in the Baltics

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 […]

The Baltic Mythology

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 […]

Top 7 Soviet Sites in Latvia

The Soviet era ended only a little more than two decades ago and has left many traces all over the Baltic States. Here is a […]