Some may just call it Scandinavia and the Baltic, but Northern Europe is far more diverse than people give it credit for. The countries and travel destinations found in the area of Northern Europe can be unforgiving and cold, but there’s also a lot of joy to be had here as well.
The Baltic is one of Europe’s most exciting regions for travel at the moment. More and more travellers are realizing the potential of the Baltic States as a destination and are seeing the trio of …
When people plan on visiting Latvia, you can’t beat the capital Riga as a starting point. The city offers a gentle introduction into life in Latvia and the various things to do in Riga teach …
Admittedly, I knew very little about the Baltic country of Latvia before finally deciding to visit that part of Europe last July. I knew where it was on a map and that my primary school …
Those looking to spend more than a few days travelling in Estonia are bound to need ideas for places to visit. In that search, you might just notice the town of Rakvere in the country’s …
The city of Tallinn may be many travellers’ starting point for exploring Estonia, but it’s best to leave the city to get a broader picture of what makes the country so special. One destination that …
An easy mistake to make when visiting Estonia is to cling to the country’s extensive coastline. After all, the Baltic coast is home to some major destinations, not least the capital Tallinn. But each time …
Finding day trips from Tallinn that are quick and easy is more challenging than it sounds. So many require lengthy journeys or aren’t too public transport-friendly. One that takes you just out of the city …
With my return trip to Estonia, there was absolutely no way I was missing out on the city of Narva this time around. For those unfamiliar with this city in eastern Estonia, my eagerness might …
Besides Riga, Sigulda is the only place in Latvia that I’ve been to twice. While the castles in Sigulda are pretty great, what really drew me back was the gorgeous nature around town provided by …
I wasn’t particularly sure how to best share the city of Tallinn with you. As the capital of Estonia and its major tourist destination, if you’re heading to Estonia there’s a good chance you’re going …