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Aukštumala Cognitive Trail
Lithuania

Aukštumala Cognitive Trail

Jan 9, 2022 2 min read

The Aukštumala Cognitive Trail is a mysterious place where travelers have a rare opportunity to get acquainted with the swamp and learn about its characteristic plants and animals, see the landscape, experience the unique beauty of such an environment. It is one of the few remaining shelters for some extremely rare animals and plants. Occupying a l

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

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