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Hanging bridges of the Minija River
Klaipeda County

Hanging bridges of the Minija River

Dec 30, 2021 1 min read

The difference between standard bridges and hanging ones is that hanging bridges are moving. When you try to cross them it feels like they are alive. The Minija River is 202-kilometer long and it has a few of these beauties. While my daughter was having some fun time with her dad, I visited 4 of them. All of these bridges are located in Klaipėda co

Undiscovered Lithuania: Embracing the Nature!
Lithuania

Undiscovered Lithuania: Embracing the Nature!

Dec 23, 2021 2 min read

As strange as it may sound, nothing feels as cozy as the good old tent. I remember when my husband and I lived in Denmark for over 6 months. We stayed in a big old house with nine bedrooms, but something did not feel right. One evening Tautvydas and I decided to spend a night in the garden under the stars. Never felt better... Nights here are cold.

Lithuanian wooden architecture: The remains of the last century
Lithuania

Lithuanian wooden architecture: The remains of the last century

Dec 22, 2021 2 min read

This 'Klėtelė' is located a few kilometers away from the town of Lenkimai. Word 'klėtelė' is just one of the old ways to say 'little barn'. This particular one is quite special as it used to be a part of now dilapidated homestead, which belonged to the parents of famous Lithuanian historian, writer and educator Simonas Daukantas. Simonas was born i

Narvision: The sea of sow thistles
Lithuania

Narvision: The sea of sow thistles

Dec 21, 2021 2 min read

You might have two questions: where is this Harry-Potter-sounding place called Narvision located and how the heck did she find the drone controller after filming herself in such a wast field. Short answer: officially such name of a place doesn't exist and no, I could not find the drone controller. Well, at least for a while... The real name of the