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Four Things You’ll Only See in Riga
Posted 19 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Winner of the title Cultural Capital of Europe in 2014, Riga has remained at the forefront of cultural endeavors ever since; it has continued to foster all manner of artistic expressions, traditional and brand new, serious and tongue-in-cheek, and everything in between. Some of these will hit you as soon […]
Ligatne Secret Soviet Bunker
Posted 16 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
The Baltics, of course, courtesy of the latter part of the 20th century, abound with post-Soviet memorabilia that beg to be roamed around in, gawped at, and, possibly, ‘grammed into oblivion – we have already written about a few, here, here and here. Ligatne Secret Soviet Bunker now completes our […]
Hidden Gems of Latvia: Daugavpils Fortress
Posted 14 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
If you liked the idea of a whole city to yourself, here’s a twin adventure of a similar magnitude, because – yes – you could (drum roll) take a long stroll back to the aeon of Napoleon and be the hero of Daugavpils Fortress, just for one day. Photo by […]
Hidden Gems of Latvia: Skrunda-1, A Soviet Ghost Town Hidden in a Forest
Posted 2 September 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Our Hidden Gems of Latvia series kicks off with this eerie blast from the past that is sure to linger in the memory of all who set foot here: the secret ghost town of Skrunda-1. Photo by Sarunas A
Hidden Gems of Estonia, Part Six: Old Tartu Observatory
Posted 31 August 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Your virtual trail of discovery of hidden gems in Estonia takes you from a hill of crosses, created as a religious tribute to the unseen, to one of a scientific undertaking dedicated to charting the heavens. Welcome to the Tartu Observatory. Photo by Guillaume Speurt
Hidden Gems of Estonia – Part Five: Seaplane Harbour, Tallinn
Posted 18 August 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Estonia’s love affair with things that move like lightning, going back some 7,500 years, seems set to stretch out for several more generations into the future as soon as your eyes fall upon this building, from any angle or distance; this jaw-dropping massive concrete structure, originally dreamt up a hundred […]
Hidden Gems of Estonia: Kaali Meteorite Crater Field
Posted 1 August 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
If, while reading last week’s piece on vintage KGB spy tech, you too fleetingly felt that if presented with some of the pegs or dials there out of context, you might not be able to tell their functions from that of a hole in the ground, this one is for […]
5 Lithuanian Towns You Shouldn’t Miss
Posted 8 April 2016 by Alicia IN / 1 response
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 […]
Top 7 Soviet Sites in Latvia
Posted 26 February 2016 by Barbara IN / 0 responses
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 little guide to some of the most interesting relics from the recent past and the top Soviet sites in Latvia, which will tell you the story of […]
Top 8 Soviet Sites in Estonia
Posted 21 July 2015 by Barbara IN / 0 responses
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 little guide to some of the most interesting relics from the recent past and the top Soviet sites in Estonia, which will tell you the story of […]