As one of the three countries wedged between the Caucasus mountains, Georgia is a small country that many travelers still don't know much about, let alone have heard of in the first place. It's not to be confused with the U.S. state of the same name, and it's definitely not to be associated as part … Continue reading Destination: Tbilisi & Mtskheta, Georgia
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Known as the "Versailles of Latvia," the Rundāle Palace is one which visitors would never have expected to exist in the small Baltic country itself. From its ornate, Baroque architecture to detailed, flourishing gardens, it's a gorgeous gem worth spending a half-day visiting while in Latvia. Getting there from Riga required some time, but it … Continue reading Destination: Rundāle Palace, Latvia
The largest city of the Baltic states (and in its own country), Riga felt more of an international hub than Vilnius, or even Tallinn (when I visited in 2012). I made my way over to the Latvian capital following my three nights in Vilnius, and I spent two nights in town exploring and doing another … Continue reading Destination: Riga, Latvia
Besides traveling to major places, I also enjoy discovering small, quirky sites to document. The Hill of Crosses is no exception: located about two hours north of Vilnius, its unknown origins and strange display of numerous crosses proved intriguing enough for a day trip while in the Lithuanian capital. Although its origins remain unclear, the … Continue reading Destination: Hill of Crosses, Lithuania
As one of the three countries which make up the Baltic states (along with Estonia and Latvia), Lithuania is a small nation which had been under Soviet rule in the past and has since become quite well-off in terms of economic growth and development. Aside from hearing a few acquaintances who'd visited a few years … Continue reading Destination: Vilnius, Lithuania
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 
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