As I continue my series of articles about the Baltic Capitals, the next one I am writing about is Riga, Latvia. You have probably never even considered Latvia as a destination to visit, as I hadn’t either. Despite how many times I’ve been to Europe, I had never really considered visiting the Baltic regions – …
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Have you ever wanted to take a tour of the Baltics? Well now is your chance! Since 1991 when the fall of the USSR occurred. The idea of combining multiple countries that have so much in common, all taken over by the USSR and then freed, should be reason enough to want to visit the …
Best Places to Visit in the World 2022 “For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” – Leonardo da Vinci As a world traveler, I am constantly asked: “Where are the best places to visit in the …
A Christian pilgrimage Lithuania Restores its Old Rugged Cross for a Crown Once I arrived at the Hill of Crosses, I didn’t want to leave. Northern Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses’ magnetic pull drew me in. Almost overtaking me. I was intrigued and felt guided toward the strength that lies here. For me, I …
I’ve been just about everywhere, well not everywhere, but it is on my bucket list. Actually, it’s not. I never set out to travel to all the countries and continents in the world, but I am glad that I have come this far. My last country count was 88 countries before Africa, and I have …
I am not sure if it is on your bucket list … Ukraine, but it certainly was on mine (and should be on yours!). I can’t tell you how excited I was to go back to visit an old Soviet Union country with JayWay Travel. This time, I am going to tour the newly independent (since 1991) Slavic country …
There is something special about Lithuania, one of the old Soviet Union countries. If you haven’t been here yet, you really should put it on your bucket list. Not too far from the capital city of Vilnius is a lake resort and historic town built on water known as Trakai. It is one of the …
48-Hour Itinerary in Old Town Tallinn Old Town Tallinn, Estonia is a vibrant, medieval city sitting right dab on the shores of the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. With her old world charms, you will be glad you visited the Tallinn Old Town during the post-Soviet era to see how she has evolved since …
The Bremen Town Musicians statue is based on one of the many Brothers Grimm Fairytales and is a major attraction in Riga, Latvia. The story is simple enough. The Brothers Grimm story is about a donkey, a cat, a dog and a rooster who are past their prime. They feel too old to be useful …