Lithuania

European Christmas Cuisines, Part 2: Lithuania

If you’re getting weary of the traditional Christmas turkey, mince pies and pudding, why not plan a festive getaway to experience the festive season in a new light? If you’d like to break with tradition and venture off the beaten path, one of the most unique and underexplored places on the list is undoubtedly Lithuania. Although this country was the biggest in all of Europe back in the fourteenth century, it’s frequently and unfairly overlooked today – but only because you haven’t heard about its remarkable Christmas traditions yet! Let’s talk about the Lithuanian holiday rituals that are best experienced

Lituania

Country Profile: Lithuania

Nestled between Poland, Latvia and Belarus with the Baltic sea on the west coast; Lithuania is the southernmost of the Baltic States and a nature lover’s paradise. Although relatively small, Lithuania boasts dense and vast woodland, a stunning and unique coastline and a vibrant and scenic capital city – Vilnius.

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Exploring the Lithuanian Capital: Vilnius

Vilnius is the capital of the much-undiscovered Lithuania. This pretty little city has only half a million inhabitants and yet attracts backpackers and visitors to come and explore its cobblestoned streets and hidden gems today. Most people travelling to Eastern Europe do not include Vilnius in their itinerary but those that do are in for a treat. Largely off the beaten path in terms of tourism, Vilnius has many a quiet café and street that you can enjoy all to yourself. Although the city can be ‘done’ in a day or two, if you stay for longer you are bound

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Discover Delicious Cuisine in Vilnius

Vilnius, the delightful capital city of Lithuania is probably the least touristy of all the Baltic capitals. Its charming Old Town retains much of its original features and is one of the best preserved in Europe. With an eclectic mix of architectural styles that vary hugely form the Gediminas Castle Tower to the Vilnius Cathedral, you can easily while away a few days just admiring all that this part of the city has to offer. Interestingly, Vilnius is also famous for its amber, which you can purchase all over the city. Washed up on the shores of the Baltic it