As the construction of a high-speed line ushers in a new era for travel between Poland and Estonia, our writer takes the slow train and explores cities that are new to him
May 2024
‘Flavours as vivid as the scent of pine forests’: why I love Baltic cuisine
Food writer Caroline Eden celebrates the region’s distinct - and underrated - flavours, from quince lemonade and cloudberry jam to birch syrup and blueberry soup
November 2023
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Vilnius, Lithuania: the best bars, culture and bargain hotels
We lift the lid on one of Europe’s best value cities with a tour of old-school canteens, prize-winning communist blocks, and a bar with Jesus on a carpet
February 2023
Immersed in sea, snow, sand and silence: a winter break in Lithuania
The best Baltic beach holidays: where to go for summer, sea and sand
August 2022
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Vilnius: gardens, bars and a castle on a hill
The Lithuanian capital is a destination on the rise, with a thriving nightlife and food scene. Chef Liutauras Čeprackas shares his highlights of his home city
March 2022
How your holidays can help the people of Ukraine
The travel industry has moved quickly to support refugees from Ukraine and British holidaymakers can play a major role
August 2018
Biking the Baltic: a cycle tour from Vilnius to Tallinn
20 of the best Baltic beach holidays
June 2018
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Vilnius, Lithuania: 10 top tips
‘Vilnius, the G-spot of Europe: Nobody knows where it is, but when you find it, it’s amazing’ … a bold claim from a recent tourist ad that went viral
January 2016
A family adventure in Lithuania
Catherine Nelson often struggles to find a holiday to suit both her kids, aged 10 and 14, but rural Lithuania – with its zipwires, forest cabins and indoor ski slope – is a surprising hit for all
November 2015
Vilnius' thriving – and refreshingly cheap – craft beer scene
Insider's guides
An insider's guide to Vilnius: Lithuania's post-Soviet surprise package
June 2014
New East network
Lithuanian summer: 10 things not to miss in Vilnius
New East network
Life in the Baltic nations: tell us about your country
July 2013
Stylish holiday destinations in eastern Europe
Whether it's on the coast or in the countryside, eastern Europe offers tempting locations for any type of holiday, writes Gemma Bowes
August 2011
Simon Hoggart's week
Simon Hoggart's week: Forever amber
Simon Hoggart
Cruising the Baltic, from civilised Copenhagen to dodging British stag parties in Gdansk - where Lech Walesa has the social cachet once enjoyed by Rupert Murdoch
May 2011
Lithuania's Soviet nostalgia: back in the USSR
Feeling nostalgic for the good old Soviet Union? Then head to Lithuania, where several theme parks let visitors feel exactly what it was like – right down to scary, abusive guards
February 2011
Ask Tom
Ask Tom - your travel dilemmas answered
Lonely Planet expert Tom Hall offers advice on travelling on an ultra-thin shoestring, crossing the Atlantic by freight ship, and those pesky volcanoes in Iceland
June 2009
Video breaks
Video breaks: Inside Vilnius's republic of art
The president of the Republic of Užupis gives Benji Lanyado a tour through his domain in Vilnius, Lithuania
