Covering close to 160 square kilometres, Tallinn is spread out along the Gulf of Finland and divided into several historical areas. It’s the capital of Estonia and the most visited destination in the country. With a history as a pawn in great European power struggles between countries that include Sweden, Russia, Poland and Germany, Tallinn … Read more
Planning a trip around the Baltics? Spending at least one day in Tallinn is a must. The charming city of Tallinn is the cultural & financial hub of Estonia and one of Northern Europe’s biggest surprises. Tallinn is a peaceful place with a lively cobblestone Old Town. It’s brilliantly photogenic, with medieval streets, merchant houses, … Read more
Planning a vacation in the Baltics? Save plenty of time for exploring Tallinn, the beautiful capital city of Estonia. As one of Northern Europe’s hippest travel destinations, there are a ton of fun things to do in Tallinn to fill your holidays. Explore Tallinn’s Old Town to discover some of Europe’s finest medieval architecture. See … Read more
On the banks of the Daugava River lies a huge surprise for architecture lovers: Riga, Latvia’s time-tested capital whose old soul bears the traces of long-gone European empires and alliances. Whether hunting down Riga’s Germanic architectural roots or uncovering its Russian sensibilities, a walk through Riga’s Old Town and New Town will reveal the Baltics’ most interesting blend of urban architectural styles.
Forget all of Europe’s other pint-sized countries—San Marino, Vatican City, Monaco, and Lichtenstein all pale in swagger to Vilnius’s artistic micronation: the Republic of Užupis. And if there’s any district in Lithuania’s capital that will paint a smile on your face, it’s right here in Vilnius’s bohemian quarter where weird is no longer optional.