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Lithuania, Poland, Estonia....
Currently entering Poland from northern Germany--heading east---just wondering if any other hubbers around--for a , or ride a couple days--and also any suggestionsfrom anyone else that has traveled the area

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I live in Estonia.

By all accounts it seems that the South of Poland is a bit more varied, in terrain, scenery and towns...

Those that I know hwo have travelled the North; Germany to Lithaunia, said that it was quite a dull route. Bad roads, and low speed limits.

Lithuania: I only know Kaunas: went there for work. A nice town with a pleasant old town. Can't offer more info there.

Latvia: the North coast: Kolka to Riga: beautiful. 172km of white sandy beach. Riga: a nice city: pretty centre.

Estonia: tell me what you enjoy and perhaps I can suggest things.
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I'm just behind you!
Hope to go that way later in the year. Would be very interested in whatever you have to say as am a novice distance traveller on a bike. L If your home again in the next couple of months or so would like to meet up and pick your brains. " Keep the wheels turning." PegLeg.

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It has been too many years (1991) since I was in that area of the world but I do remember Vilnius Lithuania as a wonderful place.

I must get back there some day before "I kick the bucket"
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Hello Weaklinks!

I rode the area in August 2009 and I enjoyed my visit to the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania right past Siauliai, on the way to Riga.
It's a short stop on the road (I stood there about 45 min.), but worthy due to its spiritual meaning to Lithuanian people.

More infos here Hill of Crosses - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hey Warthog--interested in a or cup of coffee in a few days from now? Always nice to talk to people from the area. Any suggestions on a place to stay in Tallin? What I like--hmmm--might get barred from the hubb if I put all that in print!! Just some interesting conversation, varied views on things, and scenery will do most the time tho

Entering Lithuania tomorrow morning. Yes found the northern route a little boring--but hey--just part of the journey I guess

Thanks to all who posted--and to anyone else that still might.

Pegleg--Will update you with one mans view when trip is over.

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I'm around from now till the 20th June, then back between the 27th and 7th July.

PM me if you want. If I'm around I'd happily take you for a tour of the city/area.

Tallinn is most famous for its very well preserved medieval old town.

SOme of the other towns also have their charms (Pärnu, Haapsalu, Tartu etc), others less so!! What Estonia does have is a low population density and nice areas of natural environments: lots of nature reserves and coast line. Wild camping is permitted and the RMK (Forestry Comission) sites are often nicely located, with an outhouse and fire wood supplied. Just pack mozzy-repelant.

Estonia also has lovely islands. Saaremaa, Hiiumaa and Muhu are the largest, but hop on a ferry to "sidecar" island, Kihnu, where all the grannies tear around on old Saturn 500s with hacks!! Vormsi is small but not so touristy. Pitching on any westerly or north-westerly patch of shoreline on the 3697km of coastline will give you picture-postcard sunsets to go with you modest campfire (mind those forest fires!!).

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