Falling In Love With Lietuva - Lithuania & The Baltic Coast | Next Stop Everywhere

Our Big Baltic Adventure bounds over the border and into... Lithuania!

This spectacular little nation is actually one of the oldest in Europe and boy, are they proud of their incredible history.

Our trip starts with a trek over from the Polish border to Lithuania's capital, Vilnius. From our modest car park park-up (there's not really any sites in central Vilnius!) we venture out, early morning, into the stunning old town to savour the architecture, meander the cobbled streets and snaffle a little bit of breakfast.

Fully prepared for the day, we arrive at the Grand Duke's Palace, rebuilt in 2002 to original size and shape, it houses an fascinating museum documenting Lithuania's history and the rise and fall of the ruling Grand Duchy.

Heading out of Vilnius bound for the coast, we stop off at 'Lukenskų Namai' - an art school and campsite - the residence of renowned Lithuanian sculptor and artist Česlovas Lukenskas and his wife, Ruth. As well as a gorgeous campsite, Česlovas and Ruth run art and cooking courses, attracting students from all over the world. 'Lukenskų Namai' is their passion in life, combining their love of art and nature with good living in a truly Lithuanian way! Plus... lake swimming... we LOVE lake swmming!

Our next stop is another good'un, as we continue to drive towards the coast we overnight at the beautiful 'Medaus Slenis' - which translates as 'Honey Valley' - run by proud Lithuanian beekeeper and thatcher Ovidijus Jasinskas. The site has grown up around his honey-producing business (mainly because, according to Ovid, he makes more from the camping than the honey!). There are over 75 active hives around the campsite, so it's a place that really 'hums', and the property is dotted with Ovid's thatched buildings and shelters too. It's just a magical little place. Oh and the honey is AMAZING!

Before we hit the coast, we stop off at the Dreverna Holiday Camp (and take in some amazing kite surfing efforts!) and then it's on to Lithuania's third biggest city, and its coastal port, Klaipėda. Another wander around and a look at its multi-national history leads us to Karkelbeck campsite, right on the coast itself, where we rejoin the Baltic Sea and finish our first ever Lithuanian adventure!

We will be back though... we have to come back through Lithuania to get home!

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