Art Nouveau in Riga Part I

Riga is well known for its Art Nouveau architecture. Its Old Town has around 800  Modernism buildings, and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture, much of which dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Fact of the day : Meteorite craters

 

Užutrakis manor near Trakai

The very impressive XIX century manor overlooking the Galve lake in Trakai is a must-see when you are visiting Lithuania. Luckily, it is located just around 40 km from the capital Vilnius, which gives you no excuses to skip this route. On the other shore of the Galve lake there is the famous Trakai castle, the previous capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania before at the times of the Great Duke Gediminas moved the metropolis to Vilnius. 

# Estonian Mafia

                                                              President Toomas Hendrik Ilves

So what is this Estonian Maffia that everyone's been talking about lately? Is it really something illegal with an Al Pacino character on board?

Skype

I believe no one needs a presentation about Skype, we all have heard about it and, in fact, many of us use it regularly. In the times of internet, globalization and unlimited traveling possibilities we all have friends, relatives or business partners abroad or in other parts of our countries.

But, what many of us don't know is that Skype, has an Estonian origin. 

The Flag of Latvia

Are you familiar with the Baltic States?

Have you ever heard about the Baltic States and wondered if this is part of Africa or a piece of land in the Polar North, where trolls live to this day? Read on to get a glimpse of the Baltic States!