Travel guides and stories
Routes, local knowledge, and the details that make the Baltics worth the trip.
Riga's Art Nouveau district, block by block
A local's walking route through Alberta Street — which facades to look up for, and why Riga has more of these buildings than any other city in Europe.
Why the Curonian dunes feel like nowhere else
Drifting sand, a UNESCO-listed spit, and a night in Nida — the strange, beautiful peninsula between lagoon and open Baltic.
Latvia, Lithuania, or Estonia — do you need all three?
How the three Baltic countries differ, who should visit one versus all three, and suggested combinations for different trip lengths.
A quiet food crawl through Tallinn's Old Town
Where to eat inside the walls — Estonian rye bread, kama, Baltic herring, and the restaurants worth finding away from the tourist traps.
Sigulda: Latvia's answer to a castle valley
Medieval ruins, Turaida castle, Gutman's Cave, sandstone cliffs, and the best autumn foliage in Latvia — an hour from Riga.
When to go: reading the Baltic seasons
From summer solstice bonfires to September's golden light and winter Christmas markets — what each season offers.
12 things to do in Riga that locals actually recommend
Skip the tourist traps. Central Market stalls, Art Nouveau walks on Alberta Street, and the places Rigans genuinely enjoy.
A first-timer's day in Tallinn
From Toompea viewpoints to Telliskivi Creative City — a practical walking guide through the medieval old town and beyond.
What to see in Vilnius in two days
Gediminas Tower, the Old Town, Uzupis, Hales Market, and the rooftop bars worth finding. Written by locals.
The Baltic road trip: Vilnius to Tallinn in 10 days
A day-by-day driving route through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Distances, drive times, and where to stop along the way.
The best time to visit the Baltic states
Month-by-month guide — weather, daylight hours, festivals, crowd levels, and prices for every season.
What to eat in the Baltics: a country-by-country food guide
Latvian piragi and grey peas, Estonian blood sausage and kama, Lithuanian cepelinai and sakotis. What to try and where.
The five best day trips from Riga
Jurmala beach, Sigulda castles, Rundale Palace, medieval Cesis, and Kuldiga's waterfall. How to get there and what to see.
Tallinn or Riga: how to choose between the two
Comparing architecture, food, nightlife, costs, and day trips. A practical guide to choosing between the two capitals.
Wild Estonia: bogs, islands, and forests worth the detour
Lahemaa bogs, Soomaa flooding, Saaremaa island, Matsalu bird migration, and brown bear watching in Alutaguse.
Three day trips from Vilnius you should not skip
Trakai island castle, Kernave archaeological site, and Druskininkai spa town. How to get there and what to see.
How much does a trip to the Baltic states cost? A budget guide
Real costs for accommodation, food, transport, and activities in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania — broken down by budget level for 2026.
Two-week Baltic itinerary: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania day by day
A practical 14-day guide covering all three countries — what to do each day, how to travel between cities, and where to go beyond the capitals.
Do you need a visa for the Baltic states? Entry requirements explained
Schengen rules, the 90-day limit, ETIAS, passport validity, and what US, UK, and other visitors need to know before travelling to Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania.
Visiting the Baltic states in winter: what to expect and where to go
Christmas markets in Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius, sauna culture, spa resorts, and what the weather and daylight hours actually look like from November to March.
Is it safe to travel to the Baltic states? What visitors should know
Crime levels, road safety, the geopolitical context, and what NATO membership means in practice — a straightforward guide for travellers planning a Baltic trip.