Tag: vilnius
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Etno Dvaras | Traditional Cuisine in Vilnius, Lithuania
I am honest with people who want to travel with me when I say that I may not be the person they want to travel with. Being a solo traveler for over a decade, I do not wait for anyone, and can be uncompromising and stubborn. Especially if I want to visit a place, or…
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The Republic of Užupis – Bohemian Vilnius | Exploring Lithuania
Bohemian, hip, and artistic came to mind while exploring the Vilnius neighborhood, The Republic of Užupis. This part of the city was a fun and light-hearted visit, as well as being unexpected. I have always been an admirer of artists, and have many friends who are using all types of media, so I felt a…
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A Day at the Hill of Crosses | Exploring Lithuania
The first time I viewed photos of Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses, I knew that I needed to visit it. That was several years prior to my visit to Lithuania, and when I decided to venture into the country, my travel rolodex remembered the Hill of Crosses. I decided on doing it as a day trip…
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Historic Centre of Vilnius, Lithuania | A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Exploring the historic centre of Vilnius was like diving into a large delicious bag of eye candy for me. I have always been one for architecture, as well as a love for Eastern Europe, and the centre of Vilnius had combined those passions for me. The historic city centre embraces several significant architectural styles including…
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Restoranas Lokys | The Forrest Food House in Vilnius, Lithuania
I certainly enjoyed Vilnius, the capital city Lithuania, especially with its peaceful low key vibe, stunning architecture, and the friendliness of the city. I also enjoyed the hearty and traditional cuisine that Lithuania had to offer, especially at the delicious Restoranas Lokys- The Forrest Food House. I learned about Lokys from a walking tour of…