Vilnius

Angel of Uzupis, Vilnius, Lithuania

September 8 – October 15, 2019 (Fall) Lithuania! As is tradition, we returned to Vilnius for our third visit in as many years. It’s getting to the point that nothing short of a global pandemic could keep us from coming back. And yet, try as we might, it’s hard to…

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Song Festival

Song Festival, Vilnius, Lithuania

In the Baltic States, Song Festivals are a Big Deal. Lithuania’s only occurs once every four years. The 2018 edition coincided with the 100th anniversary of the restoration of independence, making it an even more important celebration. Tens of thousands came from across Lithuania and around the world to participate in…

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Vilnius

Decorated for the Song Festival, Vilnius, Lithuania

June 28 – July 26, 2018 (Summer) After a few below-par months, we craved some safe and familiar. So we jumped at the opportunity when Skyscanner suggested the cheapest escape from Georgia was our old favorite, Vilnius. Half a year of bad beer made Lithuania’s heavenly nectars stand out even…

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Vilnius

Gediminas Tower, Vilnius, Lithuania

June 21 – July 19, 2017 (Summer) Our extraordinary stay in Estonia made us eager to see more of the Baltic states. The earliest opportunity came after Prague, when Lithuania was just a few tantalizing days away by bus. Here we were spoiled for choice in such a small country.…

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