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Countries on the Baltic Run

Why we love estonia

Four countries, many adventures. Photo by Mike Beales The Baltic Run minimal assistance winter driving challenge explores an incredibly underrated part of the world, filled with nature, culture, and delicious vodka. We travel through four different countries and sometimes we are guilty of lumping them all together as one block […]

Krakow: Where the Baltic Run Begins

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Krakow is a fantastic start city for the Baltic Run. The Baltic Run minimal assistance winter rally takes place mainly, predictably, in the Baltic States: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. However, it actually starts in the wonderful Polish city Krakow. Poland’s second city is historic, picturesque, and a great place to party. […]

Estonia and Poland Among World’s Best Value Destinations

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The prestigious Lonely Planet guide has recognised the Baltic States’ value for money. While visiting Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland on the Baltic Run would be great fun regardless of the price, we can’t deny that we love the great value that travelling in the region provides. And now, the Lonely […]

The Baltics… Not the Balkans!

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If you’ve ever mistaken the Baltics and the Balkans, this is the guide for you.   At the Travel Scientists, we know the difference between the Baltics and the Balkans. We have to, since we organise both the Baltic Run and the Great Balkan Ride! However, you’d be surprised at how […]

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 […]

Kazimierz Dolny: Poland’s Most Picturesque Town?

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We explain why Kazimierz Dolny is one Poland’s must-see destinations. Photo by Fotonews   Participants on the Baltic Run minimal assistance rally always rave about Kazimierz Dolny, and it’s easy to see why. The town is a perfectly preserved historical relic, snugly placed amid the lush Polish countryside. On Summer weekends Kazimierz Dolny […]

Prizewinning Baltic Architecture

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Photo via DGT   We review recent prizewinning Baltic Architecture, including Liepaja Baths and Estonia’s National Museum Glorious countryside, picturesque old cities, and the region’s complex history, make the Baltic States fascinating to visit. However, nowadays any trip to area is incomplete without appreciating prizewinning Baltic architecture. A new generation of […]

Meet Team Wildsome Volvo

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We talk to Johnny, from Team Wildsome Volvo, who participated in this year’s Baltic Run. Now the Baltic Run is over, it’s time to relive the memories with some of the contestants. After interviewing the overall winners, we caught up with Johnny from Team Wildsome Volvo. This team were involved in […]

Meet Team Oachkatzl, This Year’s Baltic Run Winners!

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This year’s Baltic Run winners answer our questions. The Baltic Run is over for another year, so we took the chance to interview this year’s champions: Team Oachkatzl. They excelled at the various challenges set throughout the Baltic Run, and for their victory were presented with a remote-controlled car. We caught up with Christina and […]

Baltic Run Continues: Day 2 & 3!

The Baltic Run Day 2 & 3 features a series of unexpected adventures, as the gang drove North through Poland.