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Our blog is a collection of personal travel stories around the Baltic States. Enjoy stories written by locals and get inspired for your next adventure. A desolate seaside, endless woods or romantic towns!

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Wildlife and nature Estonia
Wildlife watching in Estonia

Estonia is one of Europe’s hidden wildlife treasures, where vast forests, mysterious bogs, and untouched coastlines create a sanctuary for many remarkable species. Traveling through this peaceful landscape feels like stepping into a living nature documentary, where every trail and riverbank holds the promise of an unforgettable encounter.

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Traditional Food and the Best Restaurants in the Baltics

Traditional food in the Baltic countries – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – reflects a deep connection to the land, the seasons, and centuries of adaptation to both nature and history. Rooted in agrarian lifestyles, Baltic cuisine has long emphasized simple, nourishing ingredients sourced close to home. Families traditionally grew much of their own food, relying heavily on what could be harvested from forests, fields, and gardens.

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Independent tours
A Self-Drive Baltic Road Trip: Your Perfect Laid-Back Holidays

Our 17-day self-drive tour in the Baltics offers an immersive journey across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, blending cultural exploration with natural beauty. Two travelers from Australia, John and Vivienne, recently completed our 17-day self-drive tour.  Click to read more.

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Active holidays in the Baltic countries

Are you searching for undiscovered and wild adventure travel destinations for your next active holidays? Look no further. All three Baltic states – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – are the perfect fit for memorable outdoor travel experiences. Whether you are into hiking, kayaking, cycling, or simply enjoying time in pristine nature, the Baltic countries have you covered.

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17-day self-drive in Baltics
Self-Drive Tours in the Baltics: Why It’s the Best Way to Travel?

Follow a pre-arranged travel itinerary to discover the most hidden places in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia by choosing our self-drive tours in the Baltics!

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Best Hikes in Europe
Gauja National Park: One of the Best Hiking Destinations in Europe

Have you ever heard of the Gauja National Park? Most likely not, but then you have missed out on one of the best hiking destinations in Europe where one can wander around for days or even weeks, still amazed by biological diversity, cultural richness and beauty of the surroundings.

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Cēsis: a medieval gemstone

Cesis is a medieval gemstone and the third oldest town in Latvia. It attracts tourists with lovely streets and the beauty of natural treasures in the Gauja National Park. Charming ruins of the medieval castle invite you to explore the history and feel the medieval spirit in a candle light.

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Kuldīga: a Perfect Place for Romantics

Kuldīga is one of the most romantic towns in Latvia with wonderful cobblestone streets, lovely houses and red-tile roofs. As the Alekšupīte River circles around the old town, many travelers compare Kuldīga to Venice.

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Top 5 cities in Latvia - a guide through the highlights and alternative things to do

Get inspired and discover Latvia! We have put together a guide through the highlights and alternative things to do in 5 “must see” cities in Latvia.

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The best snacks for hiking in the Baltics

Have you ever wondered what to take for your meal on a hike? If you are in the Baltics and you are having this question, then in this article you can find some ideas and explanations why certain products are the best.

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How to find the best hiking route in the Baltics
How to find the best hiking route in the Baltics

From my experience, I will explain, how to find the best hiking paths in the Baltics and as well share with you my favorite ones.

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Coastal Hiking from Pāvilosta
Desolate and Meditative 46 km along the Baltic Sea: Coastal Hiking from Pāvilosta to Užava, Latvia

I have hiked the entire Latvian coastline of the Baltic Sea, about 500 km, and I can say with certainty – the route from Pāvilosta to Užava is the most desolate part of our seaside offering. A meditative hiking experience. This is a perfect hike for anyone who wants to feel the majesty of nature, experience a few days without civilization, an empty mind and blend with the sea and the wind.

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Best kayaking destinations
Best kayaking destinations in the Baltics

Every summer with friends we plan a kayaking trip, it is like a routine already and in this article, I want to share with you my favorite kayaking destinations that I like to return and experience again and again.

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Tours private vs group
Guided hiking tours: private vs group

In this article I share some knowledge related to the guided private and group hiking tours from my own experience working as a tour guide.

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Best Hikes in Europe
Gauja National Park: One of the Best Hiking Destinations in Europe

Have you ever heard of the Gauja National Park? Most likely not, but then you have missed out on one of the best hiking destinations in Europe where one can wander around for days or even weeks, still amazed by biological diversity, cultural richness and beauty of the surroundings.

Read More...
Independent tours
A Self-Drive Baltic Road Trip: Your Perfect Laid-Back Holidays

Our 17-day self-drive tour in the Baltics offers an immersive journey across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, blending cultural exploration with natural beauty. Two travelers from Australia, John and Vivienne, recently completed our 17-day self-drive tour.  Click to read more.

Read More...
Active holidays in the Baltic countries

Are you searching for undiscovered and wild adventure travel destinations for your next active holidays? Look no further. All three Baltic states – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – are the perfect fit for memorable outdoor travel experiences. Whether you are into hiking, kayaking, cycling, or simply enjoying time in pristine nature, the Baltic countries have you covered.

Read More...
Coastal Hiking from Pāvilosta
Desolate and Meditative 46 km along the Baltic Sea: Coastal Hiking from Pāvilosta to Užava, Latvia

I have hiked the entire Latvian coastline of the Baltic Sea, about 500 km, and I can say with certainty – the route from Pāvilosta to Užava is the most desolate part of our seaside offering. A meditative hiking experience. This is a perfect hike for anyone who wants to feel the majesty of nature, experience a few days without civilization, an empty mind and blend with the sea and the wind.

Read More...
Cēsis: a medieval gemstone

Cesis is a medieval gemstone and the third oldest town in Latvia. It attracts tourists with lovely streets and the beauty of natural treasures in the Gauja National Park. Charming ruins of the medieval castle invite you to explore the history and feel the medieval spirit in a candle light.

Read More...
Best kayaking destinations
Top 6 kayaking destinations in the Baltics

Every summer with friends we plan a kayaking trip, it is like a routine already and in this article, I want to share with you my top 6 favorite kayaking destinations that I like to return and experience again and again.

Read More...
Kuldīga: a Perfect Place for Romantics

Kuldīga is one of the most romantic towns in Latvia with wonderful cobblestone streets, lovely houses and red-tile roofs. As the Alekšupīte River circles around the old town, many travelers compare Kuldīga to Venice.

Read More...
Tours private vs group
Guided hiking tours: private vs group

In this article I share some knowledge related to the guided private and group hiking tours from my own experience working as a tour guide.

Read More...
The best snacks for hiking in the Baltics

Have you ever wondered what to take for your meal on a hike? If you are in the Baltics and you are having this question, then in this article you can find some ideas and explanations why certain products are the best.

Read More...
Independent tours
A Self-Drive Baltic Road Trip: Your Perfect Laid-Back Holidays

Our 17-day self-drive tour in the Baltics offers an immersive journey across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, blending cultural exploration with natural beauty. Two travelers from Australia, John and Vivienne, recently completed our 17-day self-drive tour.  Click to read more.

Read More...
Active holidays in the Baltic countries

Are you searching for undiscovered and wild adventure travel destinations for your next active holidays? Look no further. All three Baltic states – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – are the perfect fit for memorable outdoor travel experiences. Whether you are into hiking, kayaking, cycling, or simply enjoying time in pristine nature, the Baltic countries have you covered.

Read More...
How to find the best hiking route in the Baltics
How to find the best hiking route in the Baltics

From my experience, I will explain, how to find the best hiking paths in the Baltics and as well share with you my favorite ones.

Read More...
Best kayaking destinations
Top 6 kayaking destinations in the Baltics

Every summer with friends we plan a kayaking trip, it is like a routine already and in this article, I want to share with you my top 6 favorite kayaking destinations that I like to return and experience again and again.

Read More...
Tours private vs group
Guided hiking tours: private vs group

In this article I share some knowledge related to the guided private and group hiking tours from my own experience working as a tour guide.

Read More...
The best snacks for hiking in the Baltics

Have you ever wondered what to take for your meal on a hike? If you are in the Baltics and you are having this question, then in this article you can find some ideas and explanations why certain products are the best.

Read More...
Wildlife and nature Estonia
Wildlife watching in Estonia

Estonia is one of Europe’s hidden wildlife treasures, where vast forests, mysterious bogs, and untouched coastlines create a sanctuary for many remarkable species. Traveling through this peaceful landscape feels like stepping into a living nature documentary, where every trail and riverbank holds the promise of an unforgettable encounter.

Read More...
Independent tours
A Self-Drive Baltic Road Trip: Your Perfect Laid-Back Holidays

Our 17-day self-drive tour in the Baltics offers an immersive journey across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, blending cultural exploration with natural beauty. Two travelers from Australia, John and Vivienne, recently completed our 17-day self-drive tour.  Click to read more.

Read More...
Active holidays in the Baltic countries

Are you searching for undiscovered and wild adventure travel destinations for your next active holidays? Look no further. All three Baltic states – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – are the perfect fit for memorable outdoor travel experiences. Whether you are into hiking, kayaking, cycling, or simply enjoying time in pristine nature, the Baltic countries have you covered.

Read More...
Tours private vs group
Guided hiking tours: private vs group

In this article I share some knowledge related to the guided private and group hiking tours from my own experience working as a tour guide.

Read More...
How to find the best hiking route in the Baltics
How to find the best hiking route in the Baltics

From my experience, I will explain, how to find the best hiking paths in the Baltics and as well share with you my favorite ones.

Read More...
The best snacks for hiking in the Baltics

Have you ever wondered what to take for your meal on a hike? If you are in the Baltics and you are having this question, then in this article you can find some ideas and explanations why certain products are the best.

Read More...
Best kayaking destinations
Top 6 kayaking destinations in the Baltics

Every summer with friends we plan a kayaking trip, it is like a routine already and in this article, I want to share with you my top 6 favorite kayaking destinations that I like to return and experience again and again.

Read More...
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