8 June 2026
What an amazing exploration as I traveled through the Baltic countries of Lithuania (Vilnius, Kaunas, Siauliai) Latvia (Riga) and Estonia (Tallinn). Some experiences a repeat performance from my 2009 trip, other stops were new. Eleven days crammed with history, culture, cuisine and tasty ales.
6 June 2026
Tallinn has a way of blending centuries together. On this cool June day, the heavy scent of lilacs drifted through the parks and streets while Old Town seemed transformed into a medieval fair, with costumed performers, market stalls, and crowds gathering beneath ancient towers and walls.
(more…)5 June 2026
Pinky swear: it seems the hardest part of visiting the Baltic states involves remembering that Riga sits in Latvia and Tallinn sits in Estonia. Don’t know why this becomes such a challenge for me. Previously, I traveled to both cities – I should know this geographical fact by now.