Latvia is home to many castles and manors, each carrying stories from past centuries. Yet there is one that few people talk about, one you likely will not find in glossy guidebooks or packaged itineraries: Cesvaine Castle. I first learned about it from a Latvian friend who mentioned a fire, a small town, and a... Continue Reading →
Traveling to Northern Europe was an incredibly special journey, one of reunions, first-time experiences, and discovering places I never knew existed. From reconnecting with old friends to exploring hidden gems, every moment was filled with excitement and wonder. I explored five incredible countries: Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, and Denmark, and this was one of my... Continue Reading →
Did you know that the Vasa Museum is the most visited museum in Scandinavia? It is one of the must-see places when visiting Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. This is where you can experience a part of Swedish history and get a closer look at the world-famous authentic 17th century warship – the Vasa. Background... Continue Reading →
Visiting prisons and understanding prison life have always been one of my travel interests. During my trip to Finland back in 2013, I visited Hämeenlinna, the oldest inland city of Finland and spent a day exploring the largest prison museum in the country known as “The Prison”. Built in 1871, Finland’s first cell prison, also... Continue Reading →
Have you ever arrived in a city and instantly felt like you had stepped into a storybook? That’s exactly how I felt the moment I set foot in Tallinn, Estonia. I traveled to Tallinn on a two-hour ferry ride from Helsinki, crossing the Baltic Sea to Estonia’s capital. The city greeted me with its cobblestone... Continue Reading →
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