Visiting the Curonian Spit – A Day Trip from Klaipėda
The Curonian Spit is a long, very thin peninsula that runs along the coast of Lithuania. Legend says that a giant named Neringa created the spit to protect the people…
A Visitor’s Guide to Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas is Lithuania’s second largest city, and a visit here will provide ample opportunities to experience some of the country’s charm through tasty cuisine, interesting museums, unique events, beautiful streets,…
12 Things to Do in Kaunas, Lithuania
As the second largest city in Lithuania, there is no shortage of things to do in Kaunas. From the intriguing museums and beautiful architecture to shopping and delicious food, the…
Visiting the Ninth Fort of Kaunas
Growing up, we learned about the Holocaust in grade school. But the courses we and many of our friends had didn’t cover much about the horrors of this era in…
Vilnius – A Guide to Visiting Lithuania’s Capital
Vilnius is Lithuania’s capital and largest city. If you’re visiting the country, it’s a place you shouldn’t miss. It is home to one of Europe’s largest remaining medieval quarters, beautiful…
Visiting the Hill of Crosses – Lithuania
The Hill of Crosses is a pilgrimage site where a collection of around 200,000 crosses have been placed upon a hill in Lithuania’s countryside. Before we arrived in Lithuania, we…
12 Things to do in Vilnius, Lithuania
It didn’t take very long for us to fall in love with Vilnius. Lithuania was our first-ever visit to the Baltic countries, and we weren’t sure of what to expect…
Trakai: A Day Trip from Vilnius
Trakai is a lakeside town that sits nearby the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius. This historic spot is home to the famous Trakai Castle, but there are various other reasons to…
Visiting the Hill of Three Crosses – Vilnius
Vilnius has quite a few parks that provide a little escape from the bustle of the city. The Hill of Three Crosses is an iconic monument near the old town…
Gediminas Tower – Vilnius
Gediminas Tower is a remaining structure of what once was the Upper Castle in Vilnius and is an important symbol of the city. This large fortification building currently houses an…