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Klaipėda: City on the Sea

What is there to see in Klaipėda? Photo by Mantas Volungevicius This charming town by the sea may not be particularly well known, but we always pass through on the Baltic Run. If you have heard of it, that’s likely due to its proximity to the Curonian Spit. However, Klaipėda is Lithuania’s third […]

Rivers of Latvia

Our favourite rivers of Latvia. Photo via Creative Commons Latvia is home to fantastic nature: more than half is covered in forest, there are in excess of 3,000 lakes, and more than 12,000 rivers. Of course, most of these rivers are short, but many are very beautiful. These are the […]

On the Edge of Estonia: Narva Castle

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One of Estonia’s prettiest castles has a remarkable location. Photo via Creative Commons   The endpoint of the Baltic Run minimal assistance adventure challenge is Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. We don’t continue on to Russia, although some of our participants do. If we did, we’d reach Narva, right on […]

Beautiful Photos of Latvia and its Nature

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See these photos of Latvia and you’ll be dying to visit. We love visiting Latvia on the Baltic Run. It’s home to fantastic nature, in every season. With forests, lakes, and a stunning coastline, photographers are spoilt for choice. And that’s before mentioning Latvia’s gorgeous capital Riga. Here are some […]

Our Favourite Photos of Beautiful Lithuania

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Lithuania is home to incredible nature. We love to visit Lithuania each year on the Baltic Ride. It’s a great place to party, and it’s home to some fascinating historical sights. However, it’s the nature we really love. A spectacular coastline, frozen lakes, and rich forests make for some fantastic […]

The ‘Vodka Belt’ of Europe

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We explain why the Baltic Region is known as Europe’s ‘Vodka Belt’.   So, what is the Vodka Belt? Well, for starters, it’s not something that Eastern Europeans wear when they go to the pub. “Alcohol Belts” are actually an interesting way of dividing up Europe, and beyond. Though some […]