Lithuania--like all the Baltic States--is a freedom loving precious gem with much to celebrate and emulate. To your point 8, certainly at an interesting crossroad of cultures, but not without their own historical demons that their nationalism resists coming to terms with. See: https://silviafoti.com
I don't know if it is a cool fact, but Lituania is also the last country that joined the Eurozone. And for that they got a "Cauliflower Revolution" (check Wikipedia article...)...
I was in Vilnius in 2014 for the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way: Lituania (and other Baltic states by the way) are definitely worth a visit!
Lithuania--like all the Baltic States--is a freedom loving precious gem with much to celebrate and emulate. To your point 8, certainly at an interesting crossroad of cultures, but not without their own historical demons that their nationalism resists coming to terms with. See: https://silviafoti.com
Still--a very cool place.
Going to get an article about Czech Republic soon?
The basketball team also has a nice connection with the Grateful Dead
I don't know if it is a cool fact, but Lituania is also the last country that joined the Eurozone. And for that they got a "Cauliflower Revolution" (check Wikipedia article...)...
I was in Vilnius in 2014 for the 25th anniversary of the Baltic Way: Lituania (and other Baltic states by the way) are definitely worth a visit!