Baltic states

Eco-friendly travel guide to Baltic states advises how to be a responsible tourist. Learn how to travel in a sustainable way and how to respect the local people and culture. Make your trip green by supporting locally owned hotels, organic restaurants and other businesses. Read more on how to protect the environment by making conscientious choices and how to travel green in Baltic states, Europe.

Riga Skyline

Air quality: 3 / 5

Bus connections: 2 / 5

Train connections: 3 / 5

Hitchhiking: 2 / 5

National parks: 3 / 5

Outdoor activities: 2 / 5

Locals' English level: 3 / 5

Safety: 3 / 5

Accommodation: US$20 - $50

Budget per day: US$40 - $200

Responsible Travel

Baltic States' total area is 175,228 Km2 with a total population being 6018335 as per the statistics. The Baltic States are also known as Baltic nations, and Baltic countries represent three countries: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Together, these three countries present near the Baltic Sea's eastern coast, from the Baltic States. These countries have a very high human development index, and even the income index is considered high. Out of the total area, the largest Lithuania country, with a total area of 65,300 Km2. The second-largest country is Latvia, with a total area being 64,589 Km2 and a population becoming 1893700. The last is Estonia, with a total area being 45339 km2 with a total population becoming 1329460. The capital of Estonia is Tallinn, and the currency is Riga.

Air Quality and Pollution

The three Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, are facing severe environmental challenges. The adverse effects of ammonia emissions are multiple as it affects the level of particles and ozone and contributes to acid rain and eutrophication of waters through atmospheric depositions. After recognizing the harmful effects of air pollution and acid rain, 32 countries came forward to take some necessary steps. All eight EU Member States in the Baltic Sea Region are now parties to the Convention after the Baltic countries have ratified it, latest Estonia in 2000.

Respect the Culture

The Baltic States are three countries of Europe, with a long history and diverse cultures. They are gradually Christian as a result of the Northern Crusades of the Middle Ages. Baltic people such as the Latvians, Lithuanians, and Old Prussians had their distinct mythologies. The Lithuanians have close historical ties to Poland, and many of them are therefore Roman Catholic. The Latvians have close and historical relations of Northern Germany and Scandinavia, and many of them are consequently Lutherans. Irreligion is widespread. In recent times, the Baltic religion revived in Baltic neopaganism.

Top 10 Places to Visit

Saaremaa island (West coast of Estonia): Saaremaa is a fabulous island off the west coast of Estonia. It is home to beautiful, vast forests and the clear blue waters of the Baltic Sea. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union set up a military base on the island, shutting it out from foreigners and even most locals. As a result, the island has escaped the pitfalls of industrialization while retaining its pristine charm. Apart from the magnificent forests, Saaremaa has some quirky sights such as village windmills and ancient meteorite craters. In addition to its natural beauty, the island is famous for its dairy products and delicious black bread.

Rakvere castle Estonia: The Danes built the castle in the 14th century. For centuries, Rakvere Castle has belonged to Danish kings, knights, monks of the Livonian Order, and Swedish kings. There was also a period when the castle was an essential link in the Teutonic Order's defensive system. When you enter the castle, you will find yourself in a theme park. The purpose of the park is to acquaint visitors with the realities of medieval life. All guests can dress in the clothes of the knights of the 16th century and learn many interesting stories from that time. Besides, the castle has a wine cellar, a torture chamber, a death room, a red-light district, a medieval brothel, a hairdresser, and an alchemist's workshop.

Cesis Latvia: One of the oldest cities in the country is Cesis, located on a hill. The town is the main reason to visit. Cobbled streets set the tone for the beautiful city. The city boasts two magnificent castles located side by side. One of them is the Cesis Castle, founded in the 13th century. Next door is the 18th century New Cesis Castle. The new castle is magnificent, with stunning landscaped grounds.

Vilnius Lithuania: The historical capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is a real treasure of medieval wonders and magnificent Gothic, spiced with Baroque architecture. Vilnius is the oldest city in Lithuania and its capital, which means an impressive number of interesting sights in this fantastic Baltic city. First of all, you should visit the Old Town of Vilnius with a guided tour, walk along the Cathedral Square, see the Mednitsky Gate or the Ausros Gate, the only remaining gates from the city fortress wall, if you want to know the city in all its glory, then you need to climb the Three Crosses Mountain, from where there is a good view of Vilnius, and among the religious buildings, it is worth visiting the Church of Peter and Paul.

Ventspils Northwestern Latvia: Ventspils is located right on the Baltic Sea coast, one of the busiest port cities in Europe. The port plays a vital role in the life of the town. The town also houses the Seaside Open Air Museum, where you can see traditional fishing huts, healing houses, and hundreds of artifacts from the past. However, the city's main attraction is the long white sand beach, popular with sun lovers, volleyball players, and kitesurfers in summer.

Pius caves Estonia: These intriguing caves are the result of hand-crafted sand-glass mining in 1922-1970. They are a system of underground passages with sandstone columns. So in 1971, bats were found in caves. Their population increased every year. In 1999, there were about 3,000 bats of five species: the pond bat, the Daubert bat, the Brandt bat, the brown long-eared bat, and the northern bat. In 1981, the cave came under the protection of the Piusa nature reserve. The aim of which is to preserve the largest colony of bats in the Baltic countries.

Sigulda Latvia: The historic city of Sigulda is located in the valley of the Gauja River and less than an hour's drive from Riga. Sigulda is called Latvian Switzerland due to its beautiful landscapes. In addition to the gorgeous views, the city has beautiful architecture, which also deserves attention. The town is home to the 19th-century Krimulda estate, surrounded by magnificent gardens, and is open to the public. Sigulda is also home to some ruined castles, such as Krimulda Castle and the 12th century medieval Sigulda Castle. Sigulda New Castle, in excellent condition, is located nearby.

Tower of Gediminas Lithuania: On the Gediminas Hill, there are the castle's remains; this is the restored north tower of the upper castle or the Gediminas Tower. It is of particular importance for Lithuanians to symbolize the country's national independence and one of Lithuania's main attractions. If you go up to the roof, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Vilnius, as well as the opportunity to observe the giant flag that flies above the tower closely. This three-story octagonal tower, made of red brick and rubble stone, rises above the city at the height of 48 meters from the foot.

Kadriorg palace Estonia: This delightful Baroque palace was founded by the Russian Tsar Peter the First in 1718. It got its name in honor of the wife of Tsar Catherine. The castle and the manicured gardens surrounding it were designed by the Italian architect Niccolo Michetti. The gray-pink facade of the palace with an accent of blue doors and a green copper roof was created in the same style as the buildings of St. Petersburg. Once here, don't miss the magnificent two-story decadent hall with its painted ceiling and stucco. The museum houses the Kadriorg Art Museum, displaying hundreds of paintings by Western and Russian artists from the 16th to 20th centuries and prints, sculptures, and other artworks.

Cathedral of the Annunciation Kaunas, Lithuania: One of the most beautiful cathedrals in Lithuania is the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Kaunas, which belongs to the Orthodox community and is located in the city's very heart, next to the railway station. There is a quiet and peaceful park around the cathedral, where you can retire and relax after sightseeing, next to lindens, birches, and maples. The cathedral was built-in in a typical Vladimir-Suzdal architectural style characterized by five domes topped with gilded crosses. The Annunciation Cathedral was built in 1932, as the number of parishioners increased, and the nearby Resurrection Church could not accommodate all the parishioners.

Kadriorg palace

Explore

City Parks

Tartu / Botanical Garden, Estonia: The region, which is among the oldest botanical gardens globally, was created by Carl Friedrich von Ledebour, who once worked as a professor at Tartu University. You may come across extraordinary sculptures while wandering in the botanical garden, which is home to about 6500 plants and has an important place among the Baltic countries.

Victory Park, Latvia: Victory Park was established in 1985 to commemorate the victory of the Soviet Army over Nazi Germany during World War II. This series of statues and monumewere later disputed because some Riga citizens regarded the park as a Soviet occupation of Latvia. There were several measures in place to remove the remains from the city. This large park offers miles of open space and fascinating insights into Latvian history from a racial perspective. You can here to the lovely Arcádia Park (Arcádia), in the south, with up to 4 km of loops.

Harju Street Park, Estonia: The ice rink in the middle of the old city of Tallinn opened in early December and closed at the end of March or the beginning of April when the spring sun came. The ice rink at Rua Harju near the historic São Nicolau Church is a classic open-air skating rink ideal for all citizens and tourists.

Vingis Park, Lithuania: Vingis Park is popular with Vilnius residents for hiking, cycling, and racing. The park also hosts various exhibitions, events, and festivals on the stage in the middle of the park. In 1988, Sąjūdi's meetings John Paul held a rite here in 1993. Vingispark has long uncovered various opportunities. World-famous Lithuanian artists performed on the scene. Surrounded by nature, you can relax with music or have fun with your friends. Older people and young people get together here regularly to relax on the grass during the day. The park is the liveliest in summer, with an outdoor amusement park, several cafes, sports car rentals, and a small zoo. The park has two entrances: one by M. K. Čiurlionio and the other by Birutės.

Harju Street Park

National Parks

Vidzeme / Gauja National Park,Latvia: Gauja National Park is Latvia's largest and oldest park, characterized by its great biodiversity, diverse landforms, natural resources, sandstone outcrops, picturesque landscapes, and unique natural, cultural and historical artifacts. Gauja National ParIt spreads over 90,000 hectares, preserving the most beautiful part of the Gayaja Valley along the Gauja River between Valmiera and Murjani. Gorgeous sandstone outcrops cliffs, cliffs, and caves are among the main attractions of the park. Reddish, yellow, and greyish sandstones formed 350-370 million years ago. Gauja National Park - Gutmanala, the largest cave in the Baltic countries, has several caves; Kalejala, the longest; the unique Liela Elite; and Velnala in Sigulda, one of the most popular caves. Gauja National Park (castle mounds, brick castles, churches,

Zemaitija National Park, Lithuania: Zemaitija National was established in 1991 due to the importance of Lithuanian biodiversity and culture. The unique cultural heritage, Zemaitija or Samogitia in English, is an ethnic Lithuanian region. While people in this region historically accepted Christianity during the Crusades, some pagan beliefs remain in force. You can enjoy some traditional experiences in Zemaitija National Park, such as the Shrove Tuesday celebrations (in February or March depending on the Easter date) and an arts festival in late June. Zemaitija National Park consists of several lakes, Plateliai, Berzoras, Ilgis, and Ziedelis, so water sports such as boating and windsurfing are popular activities. Lake Plateliai is particularly noteworthy as it is 1,200 hectares and contains seven islands that are home to significant biodiversity and surrounded by the Samogitian legend.

Dzukija National Park, Lithuania: This 55,000-hectare park is 85% forested and includes archaeological sites and monuments. The forest mainly consists of pine trees, making it a suitable habitat for mushrooms and fruits. Depending on the season, you can see Lithuanians collecting edible mushrooms, cranberries, blueberries, and tiny wild strawberries. The wildlife found in Dzukija National Park are deer, elk, wild boar, fox, hares, and wolves. For history lovers, Dzukija National Park houses the 14th-century town of Merkine, located on a hilltop offering great park views. You will find other old villages in Dzukija National Park, including Liskiava, known for its weaving and wood carving.

Soomaa National Park, Estonia: Soomaa National Park is unique because of heavy floods each year, meaning it can only access canoe or kayak. Seeing a national park by boat is an unforgettable experience! In other (dryer) seasons, Soomaa National Park has disabled and stroller accessible areas, making it the right choice for the whole family to enter nature. The Beaver Trail, which takes visitors through beaver dams, perhaps even allows for an encounter with these furry mammals. Visitors may encounter stunning swamp habitat along the various trails. Still, the Riisa Runway is probably the best choice and is also accessible by wheelchair and stroller, albeit only up to a certain point.

Guaja National Park

Beaches

Parnu Beach, Estonia: Estonia's most famous and charming beach offers soft white sand along the boardwalk and well-equipped facilities. It is considered a very safe beach to come with families and children as the water is shallow, so it is safe to play with it. Several sun worshipers and swimmers visit this beautiful place and play with the waves or enjoy a promenade along the boardwalk. There is also a large park you can stay next to the beach. This beach also includes many water sports and mini-golf, snack shops, locker rooms, etc. It makes it easy.

Mandjala Beach, Estonia: Located on Saaremaa Island, this is the southernmost beach in the country. Soft white sand stretches for a long time, and the breathtaking view of the skyline where the sky meets the land has captivated you with its beauty. As it is in the southern part, it is warmer than other beaches, but the shallow water is a very safe place to come with children and families. Here you can enjoy various water sports such as paddle boarding and kitesurfing. They also offer amenities such as beach chairs, bars, and hammocks for visitors who want to relax and relax and relax in the sun. Also, after thorough cleaning and maintenance, it has become Saaremaa's official swimming beach.

Saulkrasti, Latvia: Translated from Latvian, Saulkrasti means "sunny beach." This resort town is 50 km from Riga. There is almost no wind, and the sun is shining brightly and hot. All thanks to the natural landscape - the White Dune rising above sea level. The beach stretched for several kilometers. It is not as crowded as in Jurmala. The sand is fine and yellow, and pine trees grow along the coast. The sea entrance is smooth, and if there is no wind, the water is calm. All this creates comfortable conditions for rest with children.

Neringa, Lithuania: Neringa is a popular holiday destination with a long and comfortable beach that stretches for kilometers and available in regions. The beach is present in Lithuanian Curonian Spit territory. Neringa is a strip of land that separates the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon. High dunes offer extraordinary nature and healing opportunities. The resort is popular with families with babies, the elderly due to its mild climate and favorable relaxation conditions.

Parnu beach

Landmarks

Tallinn / Old city, Estonia: Tallinn (Old City), home to the country's most famous historical buildings, is present in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It keeps the Middle Ages' authentic atmosphere thanks to its cobblestone streets, Estonian girls in traditional clothes, and the church's bells. You can have fun in the square, where many architectural structures from the people's houses to the state and church buildings are there.

Tallinn / Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Estonia: Located on Toompea Hill, known as the cathedral hill in Tallinn, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral built in the late 19th century, between 1894 and 1900. The most important reason for its Russian-style architectural structure is that Estonia Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is the largest orthodox cathedral in Tallinn. In 1242 today, Estonia and Russia defeated the Teutonic Knights. He ensured the lands' protection by winning the Battle of Peipus Lake (Ice War) that took place on Lake Peipus, located on Turkey's border. The cathedral, was built in the 19th century, easily stands out from many parts of the city on Tallinn's Toompea hill. Under the crosses in domes at the top of the cathedral, crescents represent the Russians' victory over the Ottomans.

Riga / Freedom Memorial, Latvia: Located in the capital Riga and considered one of Latvia's symbols, the memorial statue built-in memory of the soldiers who died during the struggle for independence between 1918 and 1920. The monument is 42 meters high, and different materials are used, such as travertine, copper, and granite. It consists of 13 sculptures and reliefs depicting the history of Latvia. There is a 19-meter high obelisk in the middle and a 9-meter tall female figure on the obelisk. The figure bears three stars on its head as a symbol of Latvia's three separate regions.

Riga / Aziz Peter Church, Latvia: St. Peter's Church, one of Latvia's important buildings, serves as the Evangelical Lutheran parish church. It is possible to see some ruins from the first period inside. When you leave the church, which hosts concerts and exhibitions apart from its religious purpose, you will see the Bremen Town Musicians statue when you turn to the right. Merchants and sailors who came to Riga from Bremen for trade in the 12th century visited Riga as a sister city and gave this statue as a gift.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Museums

Riga / Latvia Occupation Museum, Latvia: Riga is Latvia's most important educational museum. The museum aims to educate Latvians about Latvia's occupation by Nazi Germany before 1940 and the Soviet Union between 1940 and 1991. The museum, which attracts attention with its elements that reveal the crimes committed by the occupying forces in Latvia, is visited by hundreds of thousands of local and foreign tourists every year. The museum building was built in the Soviet Union in 1971 for the 100th anniversary of Lenin's birth. It served as a museum in memory of the Latvian Red Corps until 1991.

Tartu / Toy Museum, Estonia: The toy museum in the Old Town is the largest in the Baltics. Tartu Toy Museum, where you can see more than 5000 toys from cartoon characters to puppets, serves as a museum where mostly Estonian characters are present. Established by Meeri Säre, Mare Hunt, and Tiia Toomer, Tartu Toy Museum, which has many activities to keep visitors from getting bored with its game and various activity rooms, was first established in 1994. It then moved to a wooden building in the 1770s on Lutsu Street in 2004.

Museum of Genocide Victims, Lithuania: The Museum of Genocide Victims, which carries the painful traces of the Nazi era, is a museum where documents from the Soviet era are present. The Genocide Victims Museum is open to visitors every day of the week, except on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Riga / Latvia National Art Museum, Latvia: It houses the richest fine arts collection in Latvia. It is one of the most popular and most visited places in the city since 1905. This museum serves five different buildings; You can see the contemporary art collection, Romans Suta's works and his wife, the painter Aleksandra Belcov, textiles, ceramics, glass, leather design, and decorative art.

Museum of Genocide Victims

Eat

Russian dish, dumplings of all varieties are popular in Estonia (where they're known as pelmeni) and Lithuania (where they're called koldunai). They're also a favorite Latvian food where they're known as pelmeni. The dish is similar to ravioli; the dough is rolled thin and then filled with minced meat or mushrooms before being boiled. However, they seem to be enormously popular year-round. Another fantastic dish served with broth, butter, or sour cream is hard to go wrong with these savory morsels. Unique and delicious pink soup will catch your attention on any Baltics Baltics trip was beaver stew.

Drink

When you visit a country (any country really), the favorite thing to do is taste traditional local foods and drinks. The oldest alcoholic beverage in the world is called the North European wine made from honey and water, which is mead. Riga Balsam is another traditional Latvian herbal liqueur made from many different natural ingredients mixed in pure vodka. The liqueur, which is sweet with a hint of rum, flavored by various natural spices, including citrus oil, cinnamon, and vanilla, is also very famous.

Tap-water

Estonia's tap water is very pure, and you can directly drink it through the tap itself. The tap water is of good quality, and you can even drink without getting into trouble. It eliminates bottled water purchases because that will only increase plastic consumption and increase your carbon footprints. The sources of drinking water are groundwater, which serves the majority of the drinking water. Other than this, there is surface water as the secondary source of water. Out of the total drinking water, around 65 % of the entire drinking water is served by groundwater, and the rest 35 % is surface water. If you move out to roam around in the country, you must take a steel bottle to refill it for the latter. You cannot drink the tap water of Latvia. Therefore you must boil the water before drinking it. There might be few microorganisms present in the water delivering pipes, which can cause serious health issues. The next option is installing a water purifier, but the main problem is that it will cost too much and require Lithuania's tap water is one of the purest and cleanliest water in Europe; therefore, you can directly consume it from the tap without any additional efforts of boiling or filtering. The main reason is that the source of tap water in Lithuania is the underground resources hidden to humans; therefore, there is no human interference.

Activities

There are a lot of activities which you can perform in these countries. These activities involve land activities, areal activities, and water activities. These activities can help you to get a good experience in different categories. Different activities cost differently. These activities can help you to gain a lot of experience in various types.

Hiking

Trekking

Exploring

Water surfing

Kayaking

ATV Tour

Parachuting

Hot air balloon ride

Accommodation

Different types of accommodations are present in various countries suitable t their climate, culture, and tourism rate. The most luxurious type of accommodation which is present here is resorts and villas. Resorts are best if you are traveling with your friends or family. These resorts include big rooms, a hall and a lot of luxurious facilities. Other than this, there is a private swimming pool, or sometimes there is more than one. Other facilities include a fitness center such as a gym or aerobic center where you can also get a guide or trainer according to your comfort. You also get a cook from which you can ask for your desired dishes or else if you have interest in cooking, you can also learn it by the cook. Many of the resorts are having Wi-Fi and a permanent person on the reception. Other than this, there are also hotels in these countries and are mostly preferred by tourists. You can even select the room which you want in a hotel according to your budget, facilities you want and the number of persons. The rooms of hotels have room service which is responsible for making your room clean and tidy.

Green Hotels

There are many green hotels present in every country, and out of these green hotels, some can be booked online to save time and get a surety. During peak seasons when there are many tourists, many of the hotels get full; therefore, booking helps them get into trouble. Besides this, green hotels are different from ordinary hotels as they are known for their eco-friendly measures to serve their customers. They believe in recycling; therefore, most of their waste gets eliminate, or the rest are recycled are reused. Other benefits such as the electricity they use are generated by their power plants using solar energy instead of electricity sent by the city’s electric board generated using fossil fuel. Many tourists prefer to stay in a green hotel because of their comfort and freshness of trees.

Hostels and Guest Houses

Hostels are shared room which comes with only necessary facilities. Therefore, they usually cost lesser than hotels. These are best for tourists who do not stay in a city for a longer time and have less luggage. Hostel rooms often come with complimentary breakfast along with water and electricity. You will not get any privacy in a hostel because space you will get will be shared, and the bathroom will be standard. Some of the hostels even have a kitchen facility where you can cook your food. There are guesthouses which are also available for rent. Guesthouses are known for their homely environment which it provides to its customers. You also get a kitchen facility in every guesthouse where you can cook your food. These guesthouses are Wi-Fi enabled.

Apartments

There are apartments which are present in these countries and are available for rent. You can even rent some of the apartments online not to have any trouble once you reach there. There are many facilities while living in an apartment such as these are best for long term stays so that you can save a lot of money if you want to visit for a longer time. Other than this, in these apartments, you get complete privacy because the condo which you take on rent is your own. There will be no one to disturb you. Besides this privacy, many people are worried about their belongings or families, so these countries' crime rates are meager, and CCTV cameras and guards secure these apartments.

Couchsurfing

There is a total of 11,783 hosts present in Tallinn. However, there are no traces of the total hosts which are present in Estonia. There are whole 37,683 hosts current in Latvia which are ready to welcome couch surfer. There are more than 20,000 hosts present in Lithuania who are prepared to receive couchsurfer. Hosts are the local people who are prepared to accommodate and provide shelter to the couch surfer. More to this, these countries' crime rate is meager, which states that you can couch surf easily and without any trouble. Couchsurfing is a free type of accommodation, and you can save a lot of money through couch surfing.

Camping

Camping is an adventurous activity that includes sleeping in a tent or a campervan n an open ground, on a hill, or o a lakeside. You can even camp on the beaches if it is allowed by the government of that country. Camping near the lake or beaches can help you to get a night of better sleep than camping on an open ground because the fresh sea breeze provides relaxation to the body. Other than this, if you are camping on the hillside, then you must be aware that there will be a shortage of food in the hilly areas; therefore, you must have an ample supply of food. Other than this, in places like beaches and other sites, there will be no electricity source; consequently, you must not pack appliances that need a constant electricity supply.

Regions

Estonia
The most Nordic of the three Baltic countries, with linguistic connections to Finland, a long coastline, many islands and vast forests

Latvia
A mainly flat, predominately Protestant country, with a lot of Baltic-German and Nordic heritage, lots of woodlands, lakes and rivers

Lithuania
An expanding economic market, it has some of the best natural countryside in Europe, mainly hilly, with lowlands in the central region

Cities

Tallinn – smallest of the three but still an aspiring global-feel city and Estonia's digital industrial hub
Riga – the region's biggest city, Latvia's party town has much to offer
Vilnius – Lithuania's cosmopolitan centre
Tartu – Estonia's second city with a relaxed student vibe
Daugavpils – second biggest city of Latvia
Liepāja – Latvian beach city known for its music and the former secret Soviet military town of Karosta
Kaunas – second biggest city of Lithuania, with an old town and many museums and galleries
Klaipėda – Lithuania's harbor city - belonging to Germany until World War I under the name "Memel" and still served by Baltic Sea Ferries from German ports
Šiauliai – Lithuanian city with odd specialist museums and the Hill of Crosses

Getting There and Moving Around

There is only one way to reach one of the three countries of The Baltic states. Errors are the most common and convenient way to get here. You can even use domestic flights to travel from one city to another in the same country. Using domestic flights might cost you Higher. Therefore, travel intensity there are different means of transport available such as intercity buses, taxis, or trains. These three means of transport are easily affordable and takes extra time to help you reach your destination. There are few projects which R proposed to join these three countries with each other through railway network. This project is estimated to be completed by 2026. This project can help you to travel internationally from one country to another country of the Baltic state.

Air

There are a total of five airports in Estonia, which is a country of Baltic state. Out of these five airports, the main airport is Lennart Merii Tallinn airport. It is also the largest airport in Estonia, with an elevation of a total of 131 feet. According to statistics of 2019, there was a capacity of 3267909 passengers reached this airport. Out of these passengers, 3236141 international passengers landed at this airport. There is one passenger terminal in this airport and four cargo terminals. Other than this there are different facilities that this airport offers such as electric trams and buses R railways. This means of transport can help you reach your accommodation option, whether it is a hotel, hostel, or other convenient option. There are three international airports in Latvia, out of which the main International Airport is raga International Airport. It is also the largest airport in the entire Baltic states, with around 36 feet. According to the statistics of 2019, there were a total of 7798382, which showed a 10.5% increase in the number of passengers in 2018. This airport offers flights to and from 76 different destinations, which states that it has established Connexions with major cities of Europe. The photo is also the Baltic air hub, which is the largest aircraft of the Baltic states. There are a total of 5 airports in Lithonia, and the main international airport is Vilnius Airport. These flights are the most convenient and the only way to reach any of these countries. Flights can help you to arrive at any destination in significantly less time.

Bus

There are different types of buses present in Estonia; Lox express is the most common bus company that most tourists and the locals prefer to travel from one city to another to move around. Other than this, local buses are shorter in size than the ordinary, helping you move around in a particular city. Based on the timings this country has day buses as well as the night buses. The night buses operate from around 10:00 PM till 6:00 AM in the next morning stops Estonia's crime rates are meager, which states that you can safely take a night bus without fear of getting robbed. You can even book the tickets for these buses online, which can help you save cash and paper because the token will be sent on your mobile phone. In Latvia, buses call my minibusses and trolleybuses that act as a mode of public transport and are preferred by tourists and locals to travel intercity or move around. There are three international airports in Latvia. Every International Airport has its bus facilities from which you can help you move around in the city or reach your accommodation. The bus starts from 5:00 AM and the night buses have significantly less and fixed roots. Latvia's crime rates are meager, which states that you can safely take a bus at night.

Train

There are trains present in Estonia with a total length of 1200 kilometers. From these 1200 kilometers, there are around 900 kilometers of railway lines used by the public and 133 kilometers of railway lines electrified. Other than railways for people, some industrial railways are also present, which helps transfer oil shale from underground to the power plants. Estonia's railways were established in 1870 when Estonia was under the Russian empire; therefore, the government further extended the line to Saint Petersburg, Russia. The railways and the trains present here are owned by a private company with around 298 kilometers of railway lines and a state-owned company that owns a railway line of about 800 kilometers.

Hitchhiking

There are national highways present in each of the countries that link one city to another. These national highways are the best place where there are high possibilities of getting a vehicle, which can help you get a free lift. Hitchhiking is an open type of travel option which can help you to save a lot of money. These countries' crime rates are meager, which states that you can hitchhike without any tension of getting robbed. Most tourists said that the local people are very much humble towards the tourist and help also. It can help you to convince a traveler to hitchhike. However, hitchhiking can cause delays to your programs if you want to visit a place at a particular time because sometimes it might happen that there will be no traveler on the highways. Hitchhiking in these countries might sometimes be challenging because many locals use local buses as their traveling options.

Others

There are many ways to move around in this country, such as walking, cycling, and trams. Walking in these countries is considered safe because many tourists have reviewed that walking in these countries' cities is safe even if you walk at night. The crime rates of each country are meager. However, some cities which are smaller in size might be covered by walking. There are walking tours in these countries where you will be accompanied by a guide to visit all places famous in that city rather than merely roaming. Electric vehicles are present in many cities in the form of taxis or buses. These electric taxis or buses are also available for rent at specific rent for the time you want. The main problem is that you have to pay a lot to enjoy a rented electric vehicle. Other than this, if you're going to gain experience with electric cars, you can hire an E-taxi with no sound and no pollution. There are regular cabs available in this country, but using them will increase your carbon footprints and cause a lot of pollution.

Sustainable Shopping

Sustainable shopping is very beneficial for us. It helps us save a lot of money because sustainable products such as second-hand products cost less because they have been used earlier. Sustainable products are made with recycled products; therefore, it reduces wastage and saves natural resources. As it saves many natural resources, it keeps the environment and reduces carbon emission, which decreases your carbon footprints. Sustainable products also include handicraft work, which supports local businesses and local people a lot.

Recycling

Recycling helps conserves nature, and natural resources like paper and wood are recycled, saving many trees. Similarly, when plastic is recycled, it reduces the use of new plastic, which further reduces fossil fuel use required in plastic production. Metal ore through which different types of metals are made are extracted with the help of mining, which damages the land on an extensive basis, so if these metals are recycled, it reduces the need for new metal ores. Recycling wood reduces the cutting down of trees; therefore, it also saves wildlife.

Waste

Waste consumes a lot of land n the form of landfills, which is required to dump the trash. Some of the waste disposal methods involve incineration, landfill, ocean dumping, and open dumping. Ocean dumping is a process when a lot of garbage is dumped in the ocean. It is the most convenient way of disposing of waste, but it can overburden these and disturb the lives of many marine animals living in that ocean. The landfill is also a convenient way of dumping or disposing of the waste, but it can cause a lot of pollution if kept untreated. Therefore establishing a landfill requires proper planning, operation, and maintenance.

Work and Study Abroad

There are some benefits of working abroad that states that you can earn in a foreign currency, like if you are from a country like India, China, or Japan, which have their money. It will create an opportunity for you to earn in a foreign currency. There are job opportunities available in these three countries to help you gain a living in this country. However, if you are well educated, you can get a managerial or a job in a company or an organization. Other than this, the education pattern of each country is different.

Exchange Student

It is a very beneficial program for students who want to develop their personality and boost their self-confidence. This program also helps people build their social skills to interact with their new classmates and teachers. Besides this, as you have to clear the university entrance exam, only you will be considered a part of this program if you clear that exam. After finishing your studies with this, you can have many job opportunities in two countries: the foreign country and the second is your home country.

Au Pair

There are some merits and demerits of being an Au pair. The first merit is that it is the easiest and the most budget-friendly way to stay in a foreign country for a longer time. If you are missing your family, you can still experience a family by being an Au pair. You can make friends from a different country as well as you can also learn a lot about their culture. Some of the demerits are that you have to change your lifestyle and have to compulsorily adopt the family's lifestyle with whom you are living.

Volunteering

Anything or any task which you do out of your own will or hobby is termed as volunteering. Some of the benefits of volunteering are that you can polish your social and interaction skills by volunteering. You can easily make new friends while volunteering in an organization as you will be a part of that organization. Volunteering helps you understand the hardships and situations faced by other people who can be victims of some crisis. Some other benefits include that it helps in increasing the self-confidence of a person.