Baltics & Beyond Travel

24/04/2024

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If you wonder why I love Latvia so much, read this delightful story from Conde Nast Traveler. Thanks to Peter Kalnin for passing it along!

With a culture that quietly resisted soviet conformity, today’s future-facing Latvia is more than ready to share its curious magic

28/08/2022

Summer may be coming to a close but you can relive a bit of the joy of Midsummer's Eve--the official start of summer in the Baltics--by reading our latest blog post. Better yet, plan to join us next summer for Midsummer's Eve in the beautiful Baltics!

With summer soon drawing to a close, it might lift our collective spirits to reflect on how summer begins in the Baltics–and Latvia in particular. For as long as anyone can remember, Latvians have...

05/07/2022

Saint Paul, MN recently hosted the XV Latvian Song and Dance Festival USA on June 29 - July 4, 2022. This festival is held in a new city every five years and celebrates Latvia's folk and dance traditions. If you missed the fun (or want to reminisce), read our blog post below to revisit some of the festival's highlights!

The XV Latvian Song and Dance Festival USA was held in Minnesota on June 29 - July 4, 2022. Saint Paul, the state’s capital city, hosted the celebration and its numerous events paying tribute to...

02/04/2022

The Riga Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral (Rīgas Kristus Piedzimšanas Pareizticīgo Katedrāle) is just one of the many beautiful historic sites you may see on our Faith in the Baltics tour in Riga, .

26/03/2022

Get to know ! Our tour leader Peter Kalnin describes the rich culture and natural beauty found in this Baltic State. Click https://bit.ly/3GxObcK to learn more!

Baltic and Beyond Travel Tour Leader Peter Kalnin gives a brief overview of some of the highlights and history you will experience on our tour of Lithuania.

03/03/2022

Get to know ! This wonderful Baltic State holds a special space in our hearts. Cindy and Peter from Baltics & Beyond Travel each have family heritage in Latvia and Peter currently resides in Riga. In this video, Peter discusses some of the country’s history, culture, and must see destinations. Click below to learn more!

Baltic & Beyond Travel tour leader Peter Kalnin discusses some of the highlights and history you will experience on our tour of Latvia.

24/02/2022

Get to know ! Our tour leader Peter Kalnin previews some of the sights and history you will experience on a tour with Baltics & Beyond Travel!

Baltic & Beyond Travel tour leader Peter Kalnin gives a brief overview of some of the highlights and history you will experience on our tour of Estonia.

13/02/2022

Meet your tour leader Peter Kalnin! Peter has taught Latvian, German and English in the USA and Germany. Peter’s Latvian heritage and knowledge of the make him a great addition to the team. Click below to learn more!

Baltics & Beyond tour leader Peter Kalnin is a first generation American who grew up speaking Latvian around the house. Peter is also fluent in English and G...

31/01/2022

Baltics & Beyond Travel is excited to announce our new Faith in the Baltics tours for summer 2022! This tour has been carefully planned to combine fascinating history, cultural experiences and breathtaking nature excursions. Special pricing for pastors and leaders of groups of 10 or more! Click https://bit.ly/3JDOrZI for details.

20/10/2021

Baltics and Beyond is honored to be featured in the October issue of the St. Anthony Park Bugle.

Company owner Cindy Bielke recently announced that beginning in 2022 St. Anthony Park resident Peter Kalnin will lead the agency in developing and conducting new European travel itineraries and tours in the Baltics.

16/09/2021

Another great reason to visit Estonia!

The Estonian capital, Tallinn, beat competition from Helsingborg, Krakow and Sofia to become the “European Green Capital” of 2023; the competition is organised by the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union.

16/09/2021

Traveling with Baltics & Beyond is all about looking closely and truly experiencing the beautiful countries of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.

As a veteran travel writer is reminded on a short jaunt from his home in France, you don’t need to go far to get away. “Small travel,” he finds, has its own rewards.

25/12/2019

Merry Christmas to all who observe this holy day. Here's a musical gift from the Cathedral Boys Choir at Riga's ancient Cathedral Dom church.

The choir was first established in Latvia in 1950. It consists of a very well musically educated treble singers and a professional male group. During the las...

24/12/2019

Celebrate Christmas with your dear ones in a charming medieval town known as Kuldiga. It’s picture perfect, which is probably why more than 30 movies have been filmed there. Read more by clicking on the photo below.

Celebrate Christmas with your dear ones in a charming medieval town known as Kuldiga. It’s picture perfect, which is probably why more than 30 movies have been filmed there. Pristine...

03/10/2019

Baltics and Beyond would love to organize a trip to the Baltics for you and your friends!

Crisp, autumn weather, great events, and fewer crowds make fall one of the best times to visit Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—the Baltic States.

03/10/2019

A curious little place in Estonia!

What would life be like without men? On this tiny Baltic island, it’s business as usual. But its colorful, folkloric way of life is threatened by a dwindling population.

01/10/2019

Baltic history is rich and interesting. We're looking forward to checking out this new book by Michael North.

German historian Michael North has written one of the best general histories of the Baltic region, titled appropriately enough The Baltic: A History and first published in 2015. He is Professor and Chair of Modern History at the University of Greifswald, Germany and has produced numerous papers, pub...

01/10/2019

Go, Latvian women, Go!

Latvia's Tina Graudina and Anastasija Kravcenoka capped a successful two days at the Olympic Beach Volleyball Qualification Tournament on Sunday as the pair became the first women's team from Latvia to qualify for the Olympics by defeating Barbora Hermannova and Marketa Slukova of the Czech Republic...

01/10/2019

Riga is worth a visit. So much to see and experience there! .net

Older than both St Petersburg and Stockholm, and easily the largest and grandest of the three Baltic Republic capitals, Riga is the Baltic Sea’s sleeping leviathan. Once hailed as the "Paris of the North" by Graham Greene, the Latvian capital is only now finally starting to enjoy a tourist renaiss...

28/06/2019

Music is the most important language in the Baltics!

The Song Celebration tradition began with the first Song Celebration organized by Johann Voldemar Jannsen and the “Vanemuine” society in...

27/06/2019

Music is the universal language in .

On June 28, the Cabinet of Ministers will convene a meeting of political parties forming the government to discuss the creation of the National Concert Hall. The day before this, on June 27, the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO) will turn into street musicians to receive donations for the n...

06/06/2019

Vintage Riga photo from the 1960s. Reminds me of the Edward Hopper painting of the midnight diner.

Lielu un interesantu pārmaiņu laiks.

06/06/2019

Wish my upcoming tour group had time to visit Estonia too. Maybe the next tour!

Estonia’s cherished Song and Dance Celebration that in 2019 celebrates its 150th anniversary, will take place from 4-7 July; the relay of the symbolic flame of the massive event got its start in the country’s second largest town, Tartu, on 1 June.

24/02/2017

Discounted Rates Good Until March 1st!

Act now and save on ten of our most popular summer tours to the Baltics and Beyond! We are offering a savings of 50 euros per person, plus discounts on some flights, for tours booked between now and February 15 for travel in 2017. Discounts are available on the following tours: Grand Tour of Lithuania, Lithuanian Economy Tour, Baltic Metropoles, Belarus & the Baltics, The Baltic Explorer, Baltic Capitals Plus, Baltic Capitals, Polish & Baltic Jewels, Baltic Highlights and Baltic Triangle. For more information and to book: [email protected]

Save 50 euros (per person) on select Baltic and Beyond tours by making your arrangements before February 15. Discounts on some airfares also are available before Feb. 15! Baltics and Beyond offers...

03/02/2017

Check it out -- with 50 Euros off select trips, now is the PERFECT time to book your trip to the Baltics! This summer, join us for an unforgettable trip to this beautiful region that's full of surprises.

Winter is almost over. Now is the time to start making plans for glorious summer! How about a cheap, yet fabulous European vacation? Not only is that possible, it is completely within your grasp –...

02/02/2017

Act now and save on ten of our most popular summer tours to the Baltics and Beyond! We are offering a savings of 50 euros per person, plus discounts on some flights, for tours booked between now and February 15 for travel in 2017. Discounts are available on the following tours: Grand Tour of Lithuania, Lithuanian Economy Tour, Baltic Metropoles, Belarus & the Baltics, The Baltic Explorer, Baltic Capitals Plus, Baltic Capitals, Polish & Baltic Jewels, Baltic Highlights and Baltic Triangle. For more information and to book: [email protected]

28/01/2017