On our way to Užutrakis Manor, we were crossing through what the locals call the old Potato Road, but if you're hoping to see the potato fields, it's not going to happen. Instead you will get a fantastic scenery along the lake Galvė with the picturesque views of the old Trakai Castle. You also get a chance to go on a few viewing platforms along the way for great photos or a tranquil moment to enjoy the calm of the nature. We were told that the Potato Road was u...

The village by the peculiar sounding name of Forty Tatars and the Islamic heritage of Lithuania was something that sounded strangely intriguing and we were not disappointed. The old Tatar settlement has the old Mosque still operating and it looks nothing like you would imagine. It's a beautiful wooden structure that may remind you of the religious buildings in the Northern regions of Europe - looks (and is) very authentic! We also sat down for tasting of the trad...

Visiting this place was one of the best decisions we've made so far. Going through the path which, in a way, reminded us a secret road hidden between the old enchanted forest and then afterwards seeing the sinkhole itself was something magical. If you remember the Helm's Deep from Lord of The Rings, you'll definitely know what we've experienced. Though we travelled there in late spring, the weather actually created a fresh and humid vibe. It's a nice place for th...

As my best friend and I were visiting Trakai we decided that this day would be perfect to learn something new. We figured out that a good way to do that would be to spend the late morning in Trakai Regional Traditional Craft Centre as we knew how much crafts are important to Trakai heritage. As there were educational programmes available in the Centre we agreed to take a cooking class. My friend and I were glad to gain new knowledge about Tatar, Karaite, and Geor...

It is a sunny Saturday afternoon in Trakai old town and the city is full of people visiting various sights, walking along lazily and enjoying a bright day and pleasant weather. My friends and I had just finished eating lunch at the local restaurant and decided to take a long walk around the old town in order to discover new places. While we were walking and talking we realized that there are so many places in Trakai that we have not yet seen, like Trakai Kenesa -...