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On my recent trip through the Baltics, I had the impression that there are two types of backpackers: the "regular" backpackers – and me. Whereas the former typically concentrate on the three capitals, I have spent most of my time exploring the nature, which is (in my opinion) the true gem of this region. Continue reading Backpacking in the Baltics
Tallinn can be compared to Dubrovnik – as far as the number of tourists is concerned. When I visited the Old Town for the first time three days ago, it was that crowded that I almost turned around again. Continue reading Tourist Crush in Tallinn
In the meantime, I have arrived in Tallinn, the last stop of my trip through the Baltics. From there, I went on two day trips to the quite diverse, and very beautiful Lahemaa-Nationalpark. Continue reading Bay and Bog
In Soviet times, the island of Saaremaa was a military area to which access was restricted even for Estonians. Today, no signs of that remain – other than lots of untouched nature. Continue reading In the Soviet Military Area
During a four-hour layover in Pärnu, I had a short stroll through this nice seaside town. Continue reading Stop-Over in Pärnu
This weekend, I had to plan around the rainy periods. In the end, however, I had enough time for exploring Gauja National Park with its both attractions: river and castles. Continue reading Rainy, Cloudy, Go!
In the night from June 23 to June 24, all of Latvia celebrates the summer solstice – a very interesting celebration! Continue reading Jāņi, the Midsummer Celebration
My third capital on this trip – sightseeing is slowly getting hard work! Therefore, I chose a rather relaxed itinerary. Nonetheless, I have seen a bit of the city. Continue reading Riga, or: Art Nouveau and Wood
The train going from Lithuania to Latvia stops in Daugavpils, which in turn is close to the nature park "Daugavas Loki". Therefore, I went on a short visit. Continue reading Daugava River Bends
My last stop in Lithuania was Aukštaitija National Park, which boasts more than 100 lakes that are mostly interconnected by small streams. Therefore, the best way to explore this region is by an (overnight) canoe trip. Unfortunately, I did not have enough time for that, so I simply rented a bike. Continue reading The Aukštaitija Bicycle Chain Massacre
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012-06-19.jpg "View from atop Ladakalnis")