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Category: Baltics

Estonia – Fun Facts about Food

Funny Estonians

On my way from Tallinn to Stockholm by ferry, I met a bartender who was very familiar with the Estonian culture and especially with the local humor. He made me laugh out so loud that I just have to share it with you.

Estonia – Medieval Tallinn

Tallinn – Not only a Ferry Port

Tallinn in Estonia was Fiete’s and my last destination on our tour along the Baltics.

I honestly thought this was just a city with a ferry port where people leave to Stockholm or Helsinki from. Oh, if I would only have done my homework upfront, I would have known that Tallinn is not only the capital of Estonia, but also very well known for its medieval town.

Lithuania – Sightseeing Shortlist

Facts about Lithuania

Lithuania as travel destination is still an insider tip but more and more tourists are recognizing the beauty of the southernmost Baltic country. For a reason.

Detour around Russia – Visa required!

Kaliningrad & Russia

Ha, I caught myself again. Yes, I am such a planner and detailed oriented when it comes to planning my travel routes. But shortly after my visit to Gdansk, I realized that it is impossible to drive along the coast further to Lithuania without crossing a small piece of Russia. Kaliningrad.

Poland – Strolling through Gdansk

Gdansk & Danzig

If you follow my blog frequently, you know that Fiete and I are currently cruising along the Baltic coast starting in Germany and leading us to countries such as Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The Baltics. And Scandinavia.

Scandinavia – My Baltic Sea Loop

Let’s go up North!

Oh, I am so excited. In just a couple of days, I will be leaving up North to Scandinavia!

After discovering the South of Europe cruising through Greece and Italy for a couple of months, it is now time to explore long Northern nights and enjoy the festivities of typical Scandinavian Midsommar time.