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
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
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
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
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
September 2009
Europe's best new city B&Bs
Don't fancy a bland chain or over-priced designer hotel? A new generation of urban guesthouses offers individual style, owners on hand with local tips - and great value
January 2009
Instant weekend ... Vilnius
The Lithuanian capital's reign as one of two new European Capitals of Culture has begun
October 2007
Blog by blog guide to ...
Blog by blog guide to ... the next Berlin
Now the likes of Jennifer Lopez are cramping Berlin's style Benji Lanyado follows the blog trail to find Europe's next capital of creative cool.
April 2006
Baltic city that stands apart
The lid has recently been lifted on the complex history of Lithuania's capital Vilnius. And even a short stay in the city will give you a rich taste of it.
January 2006
University challenge
Benji Lanyado is a third-year student at Manchester University. This month, he visited the (kind of) Independent Republic of Uzupis, Lithuania.
April 2002
A very Baltic exchange
Fuelled by liberal quantities of vodka and cherry beer, Jonathan Heawood warms to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania - and one of Europe's oddest and most decadent cities.
April 2001
Curtain raiser
It's not an obvious choice for a weekend away, but the capital of Lithuania is a treasure waiting to be discovered.
