The cab driver, who drove me from the airport to my hotel in Tallinn, was extremely curious to find out why I had chosen to visit his city. I told him that I had already …
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Trakai castle / Le château de Trakai
Trakai is a small town in Lithuania, located about 40 minutes west of Vilnius, the capital. It is a very popular day trip from Vilnius, small enough to be seen on a half-day tour. Honestly, …
Enchanting Garden in Lithuania / Jardin Enchanté en Lituanie
Last summer, I went to the Baltics with a tour group. When our tour leader told us that one of our accommodations in Lithuania would be a special manor in Pakruojis, I did not think …
In Tartu / À Tartu
Although the trip in the Baltic states was not long, I am glad that I was able to explore beyond just the three capitals. Tartu is Estonia’s second largest city. It is where the country’s …
Summertime in Riga / L’été à Riga
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a true hidden gem. While visiting this summer, I found it to be a city full of life. Yet, it never felt crowded like some of the other European …