Articles related to "Baltic"
The Baltic Countries In World War II
When the Baltics were invaded by the Soviets, the Nazis and then the Soviets again, you know nothing good was going to come of it.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • ussr
When the Baltics were invaded by the Soviets, the Nazis and then the Soviets again, you know nothing good was going to come of it.
baltic • latvia • lithuania • estonia • ussr
The Baltic States and Russia: Still Adversaries
The sixtieth anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day seems to re-open many old war wounds across the Continent.
sixtieth anniversary of ve day • russian victory day celebrations • baltic state eu integration
The sixtieth anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day seems to re-open many old war wounds across the Continent.
sixtieth anniversary of ve day • russian victory day celebrations • baltic state eu integration
Rus: Culture of Yantar
Rus affinity for the fossilized tree resin we call amber & they call yantar is well documented. it one of the most common items sought by tourists to the Baltic coutries. Beauty, mystery & fascination for this ancient fossil gem. The Rus is home to this wonderful gem.
amber • yantar • baltic • elektron • rus
Rus affinity for the fossilized tree resin we call amber & they call yantar is well documented. it one of the most common items sought by tourists to the Baltic coutries. Beauty, mystery & fascination for this ancient fossil gem. The Rus is home to this wonderful gem.
amber • yantar • baltic • elektron • rus
Titanic: Danger Ignored
Despite numerous warnings, Titanic sails into an immense ice field.
iceberg • titanic • warning • smith • lightoller
Despite numerous warnings, Titanic sails into an immense ice field.
iceberg • titanic • warning • smith • lightoller
Nordic Fish Guide
A quick guide to reading seafood menus and ordering what you want on your next trip to Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
fish • seafood • nordic fish • nordic seafood • finnish seafood
A quick guide to reading seafood menus and ordering what you want on your next trip to Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
fish • seafood • nordic fish • nordic seafood • finnish seafood
Jack Binns and the Wreck of the "Republic"
Wireless operator Jack Binns becomes a hero and Marconi becomes a household name with the sinking of the RMS Republic.
wireless • marconi • jack binns • republic
Wireless operator Jack Binns becomes a hero and Marconi becomes a household name with the sinking of the RMS Republic.
wireless • marconi • jack binns • republic
History of East European Languages
Proto-Indo-European languages are the origin of the majority of languages spoken in Eastern Europe. Hungarian and Estonian languages are from the Finno-Ugric group.
eastern european languages • proto-indo-european • finno-ugric • baltic languages • slavic languages
Proto-Indo-European languages are the origin of the majority of languages spoken in Eastern Europe. Hungarian and Estonian languages are from the Finno-Ugric group.
eastern european languages • proto-indo-european • finno-ugric • baltic languages • slavic languages
Nature and History: Åland Islands
History, nature, and outdoor activities await you in the Åland Islands, which don't seem totally Swedish or totally Finnish.
aland islands • åland islands • mariehamn • kastelholm • sund
History, nature, and outdoor activities await you in the Åland Islands, which don't seem totally Swedish or totally Finnish.
aland islands • åland islands • mariehamn • kastelholm • sund
Welcome to the New Europe!
The Travelsleuth looks at the newly acceding States to the European Union and suggests visiting Slovakia now while prices are still cheap.
riga • tallin • vilnius • estonia • lithuania
The Travelsleuth looks at the newly acceding States to the European Union and suggests visiting Slovakia now while prices are still cheap.
riga • tallin • vilnius • estonia • lithuania
Helsinki's Best Outdoor Cafes
Your guide to the best outdoor cafes and bars to sample pastries, eat lunch, have a cocktail, and take in the views of Helsinki, Finland.
helsinki • finland • outdoor cafe • outdoor bar • cafe
Your guide to the best outdoor cafes and bars to sample pastries, eat lunch, have a cocktail, and take in the views of Helsinki, Finland.
helsinki • finland • outdoor cafe • outdoor bar • cafe
Union of Kalmar
The Union of Kalmar united Sweden, Denmark and Norway under one ruler, Queen Margrethe. Formed to challenge the Hanseatic League, the union lasted 126 years.
union of kalmar • queen margrethe • erik of pomerania • hanseatic league • king albrecht
The Union of Kalmar united Sweden, Denmark and Norway under one ruler, Queen Margrethe. Formed to challenge the Hanseatic League, the union lasted 126 years.
union of kalmar • queen margrethe • erik of pomerania • hanseatic league • king albrecht
Guide to Travel in the Baltics
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
travel to estonia • baltic sea tour • lithuania travel • curonian spit • ventspils latvia port
The three Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania –are just emerging from the shadow of their USSR past to become tourist destinations in their own right.
travel to estonia • baltic sea tour • lithuania travel • curonian spit • ventspils latvia port
Eastern Europe opens up its borders
The Travelsleuth looks at the potential for tourism in Slovakia, Poland and other Eastern European States preparing to join the European Union in May, 2004.
britain • czech • republic • germany • austria
The Travelsleuth looks at the potential for tourism in Slovakia, Poland and other Eastern European States preparing to join the European Union in May, 2004.
britain • czech • republic • germany • austria
On lottovoitto syntyä Suomessa: Finnish
Linguists have built whole careers on its wealth.
finn • finnish • finland • estonian • karelian
Linguists have built whole careers on its wealth.
finn • finnish • finland • estonian • karelian
Cheap Flights to Rostock, Germany
Rostock Airport (RLG) is on the German Baltic Coast. Air Berlin, OLT, and charter airlines offer cheap ticket and low fares on European flights including Cologne, Munich.
german low-cost airlines • top sights rostock • cheap flights to germany • rostock airport • baltic coast
Rostock Airport (RLG) is on the German Baltic Coast. Air Berlin, OLT, and charter airlines offer cheap ticket and low fares on European flights including Cologne, Munich.
german low-cost airlines • top sights rostock • cheap flights to germany • rostock airport • baltic coast
Estonian Island Find: Abruka
Abruka Island off the south-west coast of Baltic state Estonia is rarely listed in a tourist guide: but the far-flung corners of eastern Europe often entice me the most.
abruka island • saaremaa estonia • baltic state • estonian islands • kuresaare beer
Abruka Island off the south-west coast of Baltic state Estonia is rarely listed in a tourist guide: but the far-flung corners of eastern Europe often entice me the most.
abruka island • saaremaa estonia • baltic state • estonian islands • kuresaare beer
Languages in Eastern Europe
This month’s Eastern European language poll results are in with an overwhelming majority of you voting Czech as the language you’d most like to speak!
eastern europe languages • slavic language family • baltic languages • hungarian estonian links • russian after iron curtain
This month’s Eastern European language poll results are in with an overwhelming majority of you voting Czech as the language you’d most like to speak!
eastern europe languages • slavic language family • baltic languages • hungarian estonian links • russian after iron curtain
Lithuania's Curonian Spit
Baltic Sea beaches are a summer holiday haven and the UNESCO Heritage Curonian Spit in Lithuania is a wide sandy spot just waiting for a beach towel - and a sweater!
curonian spit • kaliningrad territory russia • unesco world heritage lithuania • baltic sea beach • klaipeda ferry
Baltic Sea beaches are a summer holiday haven and the UNESCO Heritage Curonian Spit in Lithuania is a wide sandy spot just waiting for a beach towel - and a sweater!
curonian spit • kaliningrad territory russia • unesco world heritage lithuania • baltic sea beach • klaipeda ferry
Maritime Museums in Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden is chock full of maritime history. See an excavated 17th century warship, learn the history of the Swedish navy, and see how Swedes built their ships.
keywords: stockholm • sweden • vasa • vasa ship • maritime museum stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden is chock full of maritime history. See an excavated 17th century warship, learn the history of the Swedish navy, and see how Swedes built their ships.
keywords: stockholm • sweden • vasa • vasa ship • maritime museum stockholm
The Phoenicians, Great Sailors
The keeled boat or ship is very likely a Phoenician invention. Both with oars and sials they plied the waters of the Mediterranean and beyond.
phoenicians • great sialors • ancient • keeled boats • keeled ships
The keeled boat or ship is very likely a Phoenician invention. Both with oars and sials they plied the waters of the Mediterranean and beyond.
phoenicians • great sialors • ancient • keeled boats • keeled ships
Nordic Skiing in Nordic Capitals
An introduction to cross country skiing and where to do it in Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki.
nordic skiing • sognsvann • paloheinä • frognerseteren • tomm nurstad skiservice
An introduction to cross country skiing and where to do it in Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki.
nordic skiing • sognsvann • paloheinä • frognerseteren • tomm nurstad skiservice
Review - Set Sail for Murder
Henrie O is invited by a friend to sail the Baltic Sea aboard a luxury cruise. Not everyone is set on seeing the sights. One passenger has packed murder.
set sail for murder by carolyn hart • carolyn hart novels • 2007 mystery novel reviews • henrie o mysteries • cozy mysteries
Henrie O is invited by a friend to sail the Baltic Sea aboard a luxury cruise. Not everyone is set on seeing the sights. One passenger has packed murder.
set sail for murder by carolyn hart • carolyn hart novels • 2007 mystery novel reviews • henrie o mysteries • cozy mysteries
First time in Petersburg
A first-glance, general idea of what to expect when visiting St. Petersburg. It is not a travel guide that will mention every famous place in the city, because those travel guides have already been mass-produced and there would be no sense in writing yet another one. In this article is real-life experience and the advice I wish somebody had given me when I was first visiting St. Petersburg.
petersburg • nevsky • prospekt • russia • russian
A first-glance, general idea of what to expect when visiting St. Petersburg. It is not a travel guide that will mention every famous place in the city, because those travel guides have already been mass-produced and there would be no sense in writing yet another one. In this article is real-life experience and the advice I wish somebody had given me when I was first visiting St. Petersburg.
petersburg • nevsky • prospekt • russia • russian
LINEN...SPANNING TIME
When speaking with my five year old niece Rachel the other day, she so innocently asked me what I was doing. I answered her with, "why I'm washing my linen!" She then asked, "Aunt Joan, what is linen?" That's when I decided that the history of linen would be my next article! Thank you Rachel!
linen • linum usitatissimum • france • holland • belgium
When speaking with my five year old niece Rachel the other day, she so innocently asked me what I was doing. I answered her with, "why I'm washing my linen!" She then asked, "Aunt Joan, what is linen?" That's when I decided that the history of linen would be my next article! Thank you Rachel!
linen • linum usitatissimum • france • holland • belgium
Allied Interventionists in Russia
The Armies of Britain, France, the US, Greece, Japan, Serbia, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Italy, and Canada intervened in the Russian Civil War each for their own motive.
allied intervention • interventionst russia • detail interventionists • toe russia expeditionary force • belgian armored car company
The Armies of Britain, France, the US, Greece, Japan, Serbia, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Italy, and Canada intervened in the Russian Civil War each for their own motive.
allied intervention • interventionst russia • detail interventionists • toe russia expeditionary force • belgian armored car company
Bergen, Norway: Food and Fjords
Bergen, Norway offers visitors the opportunity to experience Norway's natural beauty and its culinary delights.
norway • bergen • fjords • scandinavia • scandanavia
Bergen, Norway offers visitors the opportunity to experience Norway's natural beauty and its culinary delights.
norway • bergen • fjords • scandinavia • scandanavia
Brick-Gothic in Lübeck, Germany
Altstadt Lübeck, famous for the finest brick-Gothic architecture in Germany, has many sights in addition to the Marienkirche, Rathaus, Holstentor, and Buddenbrookhaus.
top sights in lübeck • gunther grass haus museum • brick gothic churches • travel to luebeck • cheap flights to lbc
Altstadt Lübeck, famous for the finest brick-Gothic architecture in Germany, has many sights in addition to the Marienkirche, Rathaus, Holstentor, and Buddenbrookhaus.
top sights in lübeck • gunther grass haus museum • brick gothic churches • travel to luebeck • cheap flights to lbc
Copenhagen by Canal
Take a canal tour or a waterbus to see Copenhagen's major sites from a unique perspective.
keywords: copenhagen • denmark • copenhagen canals • copenhagen boat tour • copenhagen water bus
Take a canal tour or a waterbus to see Copenhagen's major sites from a unique perspective.
keywords: copenhagen • denmark • copenhagen canals • copenhagen boat tour • copenhagen water bus
Exploring Ventspils, Latvia
Ventspils is another Baltic Sea destination worth visiting. A small town in north-west Latvia, Ventspils offers tourists peace and attractive fountains and street art.
ventspils north-west latvia • baltic sea • castle of the livonian order • ostas street promenade • cow parade ventspils
Ventspils is another Baltic Sea destination worth visiting. A small town in north-west Latvia, Ventspils offers tourists peace and attractive fountains and street art.
ventspils north-west latvia • baltic sea • castle of the livonian order • ostas street promenade • cow parade ventspils
Gateshead Tilting Millennium Bridge, England
Nicknamed "The Winking Eye", the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a world famous landmark with its tall white arch and it's the only tilting bridge in the world.
gateshead tilting millennium bridge england • only tilting bridge world • winking eye world famous landmark • white arch spanning river tyne gateshead newcastle • cylist pedestrian bridge
Nicknamed "The Winking Eye", the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a world famous landmark with its tall white arch and it's the only tilting bridge in the world.
gateshead tilting millennium bridge england • only tilting bridge world • winking eye world famous landmark • white arch spanning river tyne gateshead newcastle • cylist pedestrian bridge
Grace O'Malley, the Early Years
Grace O'Malley (1530-1603) defied belief, resisted definition, despised convention, and ultimately took on the greatest enemy her land had yet encountered. And won!
grace o'malley • grainne mhaol • clare island • donal o'flaherty • hugh delacey
Grace O'Malley (1530-1603) defied belief, resisted definition, despised convention, and ultimately took on the greatest enemy her land had yet encountered. And won!
grace o'malley • grainne mhaol • clare island • donal o'flaherty • hugh delacey
Musuem of Occupation of Latvia
As Latvia celebrates fifteen years of independence, we take a look at Riga's fascinating Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 1940-1991.
museum of the occupation of latvia 1940-1991 • soviet forces in latvia • nazi occupation latvia • riga museums • riga’s town hall square
As Latvia celebrates fifteen years of independence, we take a look at Riga's fascinating Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 1940-1991.
museum of the occupation of latvia 1940-1991 • soviet forces in latvia • nazi occupation latvia • riga museums • riga’s town hall square
The Imperial Russian army of 1914
With 14 million peasant drafts lead by an officer corps one percent of that size, the Russian army was short of every single thing except soldiers, bravery and enemies.
russian empire • the ukraine • belarus • poland • baltic countries
With 14 million peasant drafts lead by an officer corps one percent of that size, the Russian army was short of every single thing except soldiers, bravery and enemies.
russian empire • the ukraine • belarus • poland • baltic countries
Top Sights in Lübeck, Germany
Lübeck is famous for brick-Gothic architecture including the Marienkirche, Rathaus (Town Hall), and Holstentor, the Baroque Buddenbrook House, and Niederegger marzipan.
top sights in lübeck • brick gothic churches • queen of the hanse • sightseeing in luebeck • unesco world heritage list
Lübeck is famous for brick-Gothic architecture including the Marienkirche, Rathaus (Town Hall), and Holstentor, the Baroque Buddenbrook House, and Niederegger marzipan.
top sights in lübeck • brick gothic churches • queen of the hanse • sightseeing in luebeck • unesco world heritage list
Winter in Finnish Lapland
Daylight hours may be short at the Arctic Circle in winter, but a stay in Finnish Lapland can be full of action.
finnish lapland • arctic circle • rovaniemi snow activities • winter tours finland • snowmobile frozen river
Daylight hours may be short at the Arctic Circle in winter, but a stay in Finnish Lapland can be full of action.
finnish lapland • arctic circle • rovaniemi snow activities • winter tours finland • snowmobile frozen river
The Hanseatic League
The Hanseatic League was made up of several German merchants and helped establish trade throughout northern Europe.
hanseatic league • diet • salt road • lubeck • hamburg
The Hanseatic League was made up of several German merchants and helped establish trade throughout northern Europe.
hanseatic league • diet • salt road • lubeck • hamburg
The Northwestern White Army 1919
The smallest and shortest-lived of the White Armies; it came closest to capturing the old capital of St Petersburg in a brief campaign in 1919.
white russians • white guard • estonia • general yudenich • bokhenskoy
The smallest and shortest-lived of the White Armies; it came closest to capturing the old capital of St Petersburg in a brief campaign in 1919.
white russians • white guard • estonia • general yudenich • bokhenskoy
Year of the Ocean
Year of the Ocean, overfishing, marine resources, fisheries, oceans
year of the ocean • overfishing • marine resources • fisheries • oceans
Year of the Ocean, overfishing, marine resources, fisheries, oceans
year of the ocean • overfishing • marine resources • fisheries • oceans
Christmas in Newcastle Gateshead 2007
The holiday season in Newcastle Gateshead is a community and international event with outdoor entertainment, lights,Christmas markets, caroling, contests and family fun.
christmas newcastle gateshead • 2007 winter festival north east england river tyne • christmas lights switch on grey street shay given • newcastle city christmas tree lighting lord mayor • outdoor ice skating open air rink centre for life
The holiday season in Newcastle Gateshead is a community and international event with outdoor entertainment, lights,Christmas markets, caroling, contests and family fun.
christmas newcastle gateshead • 2007 winter festival north east england river tyne • christmas lights switch on grey street shay given • newcastle city christmas tree lighting lord mayor • outdoor ice skating open air rink centre for life
Rus Cuisines: Eclectic By Nature - Part 2
Continuation of Part-1 of the same title. Completes the overview of Rus cuisines and looks at specific information about the same.
rus • russia • russian • ukraine • ukrainian
Continuation of Part-1 of the same title. Completes the overview of Rus cuisines and looks at specific information about the same.
rus • russia • russian • ukraine • ukrainian
Denmark and World War II: Truth and Apologies
The passage of time can allow for a wider perspective on daily events and life situations. Having that wider perspective is leading to significant events in Denmark as it reviews its history from the time period of World War II.
denmark • danish • danes • danish culture • danish resistance movement
The passage of time can allow for a wider perspective on daily events and life situations. Having that wider perspective is leading to significant events in Denmark as it reviews its history from the time period of World War II.
denmark • danish • danes • danish culture • danish resistance movement
On the Edge in Narva
The Baltic state of Estonia still has the Russian influence of its days in the USSR - and if you visit a border town like Narva, the presence of Russia is even clearer.
narva russian estonian border • eastern towns of estonia • bus to st petersburg • narva river • narva castle
The Baltic state of Estonia still has the Russian influence of its days in the USSR - and if you visit a border town like Narva, the presence of Russia is even clearer.
narva russian estonian border • eastern towns of estonia • bus to st petersburg • narva river • narva castle
Economic Recovery Linked to Political Reform
Freedom House findings show that countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are better off, the more they adopt democracy and the free market.
Freedom House findings show that countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe are better off, the more they adopt democracy and the free market.
God's War by Christopher Tyerman
A review of God's War: A New History of the Crusades by Christopher Tyerman.
god's war • history of the crusades • crusades • christopher tyerman • god's war by christopher tyerman
A review of God's War: A New History of the Crusades by Christopher Tyerman.
god's war • history of the crusades • crusades • christopher tyerman • god's war by christopher tyerman
Natural History Museum
Three floors of permanenet exhibits along with a towering skeleton of "dueling dinosaus," what more could you ask.
bears • folklore • teddy bears • birds • los angeles
Three floors of permanenet exhibits along with a towering skeleton of "dueling dinosaus," what more could you ask.
bears • folklore • teddy bears • birds • los angeles
One Day in Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark is a compact, historic city of palaces, sites, great shopping, and atmospheric cafes. Sample the best of what the city has to offer in only one day.
denmark's capital city • copenhagen sites • copenhagen shopping • copenhagen palaces • copenhagen museums
Copenhagen, Denmark is a compact, historic city of palaces, sites, great shopping, and atmospheric cafes. Sample the best of what the city has to offer in only one day.
denmark's capital city • copenhagen sites • copenhagen shopping • copenhagen palaces • copenhagen museums
Swedish Food
Swedish food has been defined by the seasons and extremes of an Arctic environment. In the past, to make meat and fish last through the winter; it was cured or marinated. In the summer, fruits and berries were used to flavour sweet and savoury dishes. Today, these flavours and techniques live on despite the advent of refrigeration and a global market.
sweden • food •
Swedish food has been defined by the seasons and extremes of an Arctic environment. In the past, to make meat and fish last through the winter; it was cured or marinated. In the summer, fruits and berries were used to flavour sweet and savoury dishes. Today, these flavours and techniques live on despite the advent of refrigeration and a global market.
sweden • food •
Boating and Sailing Section Index
Find an article or blog entry that interests you at Boating and Sailing.
boater education • boating safety • clean boating • boating emergencies • electrolysis
Find an article or blog entry that interests you at Boating and Sailing.
boater education • boating safety • clean boating • boating emergencies • electrolysis
Cheap Flights to Lübeck, Germany
Lübeck Airport (LBC) is an alternative for cheap flights with low airfares to Hamburg, Germany's second city, on low-cost budget airlines Ryanair, Wizz, and Jet2com.
german low-cost airlines • top sights lübeck • top sights hamburg • cheap flights to germany • lübeck airport
Lübeck Airport (LBC) is an alternative for cheap flights with low airfares to Hamburg, Germany's second city, on low-cost budget airlines Ryanair, Wizz, and Jet2com.
german low-cost airlines • top sights lübeck • top sights hamburg • cheap flights to germany • lübeck airport