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The legend of the White Lady of Haapsalu Castle

The Castle of Haapsalu is located in the city of the same name, in the north west of Estonia facing the Vaiinameri Sea. This beautiful historical castle and its attached cathedral tell stories from old and forgotten times to its visitors, but also hold a mystery whispering inside its walls: […]

The Hottest Baltic Models

With delicate features, blond hair and pale blue eyes, Baltic men and women can be very attractive to the eyes of many. So it is that Latvia is one of the countries with the highest rate of fashion models per capita in the world. However, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland don’t stay behind, and […]

The Vikings of the Baltic Sea

Although Vikings are known to have come in their majority from the Scandinavian region, Norway, Denmark and Sweden are not the only places these fearless sailor warriors came from. Vikings of the Baltic Sea, some tribes with great traditions of fighting and sailing could easily overshadow the most famous Scandinavian Vikings. […]

10 Things you didn’t know about Estonia

How much do you know about Estonia? This northern Republic is a country of the Baltic Region, and its capital city Tallinn is the last stop of the Baltic Run. Check out your knowledge with these 10 things you (probably) didn’t know about Estonia! Christmas Trees Estonians were the first […]

5 reasons why you should visit Krakow

Krakow- this hugely popular city in the south of Poland is the starting point of the Baltic Run. But what makes Krakow so special? This historical city has many things that attract thousands of tourists every year: its beauty and its fun atmosphere will not leave you indifferent!

5 Lithuanian Towns You Shouldn’t Miss

You are going to cross a number of cities and towns during your Baltic trip through Lithuania- but, besides the famous Vilnius and Kaunas, there are many other small Lithuanian towns that are worth the visit. So, here are some of the most beautiful and special spots of Lithuania: 5 […]

8 Internationally Popular Baltic Actors and Actresses

Maybe there are some names you recognize in this list, but, if you are a cinema fan, then you will know the faces for sure. Behold the most popular (according to IMDB) actors and actresses from the Baltic States: the ones that made it big and went internationally popular! Estonian […]

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 romantic narrative of the XIX century. It is a story of fearless love and godly power that tries to explain the origins of natural elements […]

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 some movies! On the Baltic Run you will travel across Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, countries that have a long and great cinema tradition. However, […]

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! That’s right: ten years full of adventures, challenges and crazy rallies all around the globe. To celebrate this special birthday, we have launched a unique […]