Explore the world as a solo woman traveller
When I was applying for my visa through Finland, an Indian living there mentioned that people regularly travel to Estonia just to buy alcohol because it’s so much cheaper. I was skeptical—what kind of price difference would make people cross the Baltic Sea for a shopping trip? I got my answer in Tallinn: racks upon…
Latvia—a small country nestled between Lithuania and Estonia—captivated me with its blend of medieval charm and natural beauty. The old town of Riga, the capital, instantly reminded me of Antwerp, with its medieval buildings lining the banks of the Daugava River and the striking contrast of a modern railway station nearby. Sigulda, however, was a…
The Baltics—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—form a region in Northern Europe where the sky seems just a little closer and the sun barely sets. These three countries broke away from the former USSR in the 1990s, forging their own unique identities. Although they are geographically close, the differences in language, culture, and food are striking. For…