Vilnius Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and, in terms of area, the largest city in the Baltics. It was never subordinate to the Teutonic Order. Vilnius has always had a very liberal reputation until the Poles were expelled in World War II and the Jews fled or were murdered. The name of the city […]
First steps in Vilnius and Rentida Apartments
Taxi in Vilnius From the bus station in Vilnius, we go by taxi to our new accommodation. But we choose none of the waiting taxis. Vilmantė who we met in Riga had given us a valuable tip. Under the number +370 611 11111, we get the cheapest taxis. They cost is about a third, but […]
By bus from Riga to Vilnius
The journey to Lithuania, our third Baltic country, lies ahead of us. For this trip, we bought a ticket for the long-distance bus. It is very convenient for us. In the morning we only have to walk through the railway underpass in front of our hotel and are already at the bus station. The bus […]
An Evening in Riga and Wellton Riga Hotel
Behind the St. Peter’s Church in the Skarnu street is a small square with some restaurants. We choose this place for a dinner. The place seems also of great popularity among bridal couples, for first wedding photos. We watch this for a while. At the next table sit three persons, two men and a woman, […]
Riga Sightseeing by Canal Boat
The old town of Riga is bordered to the west by the Daugava, the other three sides by the City Canal, Pilsetas Kanals, which served as a moat in the Middle Ages. Presumably, this is a former tributary of the Daugava, before the channel was expanded for defense purposes. We go to the Latvian National […]
Riga – City Tour by Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
The weather is not quite nice on this day. The sun can only be seen from time to time. So we decide to take a city tour by Hop-On Hop-Off bus. Departure is on the banks of the Daugava, behind the Latvian Museum of Occupation at Strelnieku Square. From here, the bus drives south in […]