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Aukštumala Cognitive Trail

Aukštumala Cognitive Trail

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

The mound of Ekete: It's where the warriors lived!

The mound of Ekete: It's where the warriors lived!

Here is some travel advice to those who dare to explore the depths of Lithuania. I'm not saying there is something wrong with partying all day and all night at the craziest clubs and pubs in Vilnius or baking in the sun on one of the golden beaches of Neringa. It's perfectly fine. However, if you want to taste the essence of this ancient land, you

Hanging bridges of the Minija River

Hanging bridges of the Minija River

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

Lithuania: The ancient mound of Apuolė

Lithuania: The ancient mound of Apuolė

SUMMER AND WINTER The ancient mound of Apuolė is located in Apuolė village, Lithuania. More than a thousand years ago Apuolė belonged to the Swedes, but residents got rid of them. Taking advantage of this the Danes attacked Apuolė but were defeated. In 853-845, Swedish King Olaf with a large army attacked a Curonian town called Apulia protected by

Lithuanian wooden architecture: The remains of the last century

Lithuanian wooden architecture: The remains of the last century

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