This edition of World Borders is slightly wacky and different from the usual suspects. The reason is I crossed into the self declared arty Republic of Uzupis whilst remaining all the time within the same city, Vilnius housed in the country of Lithuania. The Republic of Uzupis has been in existence since 1998. It has Read more about World Borders: How To Get To The Republic of Uzupis Within Vilnius, Lithuania[…]
While backpacking in Uzupis, you might have been aware I checked out the top 12 sights in this unknown self declared crazy Republic, after crossing the border across a bridge within the city of Vilnius, Lithuania. One of the key sights is checking out the constitution, which is written on the wall on Paupio Gatve Read more about Backpacking in Uzupis: The Constitution of the Republic You Never Heard Of[…]
You’ll hear me say this all the time but it always always rings true – no matter where I go I am constantly inspired and impressed by places. I honestly had no idea what an impression little Lithuania would leave on me and I was overaud by it all. Having kicked things off in Kaunas, Read more about Vilnius City Tour: My Audio Guided Bus Tour of Lithuania’s Capital[…]
Backpacking in Lithuania in wintertime is ice cool. Less icy tourists about, fresh cold weather and some chilling sights to see without crackloads of tourists. I looked up a few hostels and hotels in the capital city of Vilnius and decided to stay at Litinterp Guesthouse. I had already had a cosy hostel experience in Read more about Staying at Litinterp Guesthouse in Old Town Vilnius, Lithuania[…]
I arrived into Lithuania and decided to hang out in the city of Kaunas the first few days. I had a quick look online for hostels and the one which shot out the most was the Monk’s Bunk. This was the very first hostel to open in Kaunas! Kaunas is a very under-rated city and Read more about Staying at the Monk’s Bunk Hostel in Kaunas, Lithuania[…]
Do you know what? I’m simply going to bars now so that I can write about them. It used to be I’d go because I wanted a beer. Instead what I am doing in new cities and towns is I look up a minimum of 5 bars I want to visit during my few days Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Top 5 Bars in Kaunas, Lithuania[…]