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Jūrmala: Latvia’s Soviet Sun-Spot
Posted 15 September 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
The city in Latvia where famous Communists once sunbathed. Photo by Dezidor Tucked away in the Gulf of Riga, just west of Latvia’s capital, is a holiday resort with a very unique history. During the Communist era, Jūrmala was regarded as one of the Soviet Union’s top vacation spots. It once attracted the […]
Tallinn Among World’s Least Polluted Cities
Posted 6 September 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Tallinn, isn’t just beautiful, it’s also clean. Photo by Ville Hyvönen One reason the Baltic Run is such a great event is for its purity: the untouched landscapes, the undiluted vodka, and the freshness of the air. And nowhere in the Baltics is the air fresher than in Tallinn, which has […]
Beautiful Photos of Latvia and its Nature
Posted 21 July 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
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
Posted 15 July 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
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 […]
Why We Love Estonia
Posted 30 June 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Bringing you the beauty of Estonia. Photo by Mike Beales Estonia is a small country with a rich history, a varied landscape, and incredible beauty. On the Baltic Run each year we get a fantastic taste of what makes Estonia so special: forests, lakes, medieval Tallinn… and much else besides. Here are […]
The Baltics… Not the Balkans!
Posted 19 June 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
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
Posted 9 May 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
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 […]
Druskininkai: Spa Town of the Tsar
Posted 26 April 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
Visiting Druskininkai is good for your health. Photo by Juliux Druskininkai, in the very South of Lithuania, has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious spa towns in the Baltic Region. We stop here on the Baltic Run, and it really is the perfect place to relax. You […]
Beautiful Latvia: Gauja National Park
Posted 12 April 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
The photos that prove you simply must visit Gauja National Park. Photo by Laima Gūtmane Latvia may be small, but the Baltic state is home to more than its fair share of glorious nature. And some of the country’s finest scenery is reserved for Gauja National Park, in the Northern region of […]
Kazimierz Dolny: Poland’s Most Picturesque Town?
Posted 23 March 2017 by David IN / 0 responses
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 […]