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One of the most challenging things for an Erasmus student is to get used to the local culture and habits. This means dealing with a new language, a different lifestyle and other points of view. Lithuania could be seen as an unusual destination for an Erasmus project since it is a small country and people do not know a lot about it. Moreover, Lithuania is not an English speaking country, so young people may think that

Over the time Spanish people we was won some stereotypes, some are wrong and other are true. Today we going to speak about that: – In Spain always is sunny: In the center of Spain and in the Mediterranean see usually have a good weather and a good temperature in summer, but In other parts of Spain like Galicia, Cantabria, Asturias, Pais Vasco, etc… is more cold and they haven´t got so much sunny days. – F

Vilnius is the capital and city most populated in Lithuania. Located in the homonymous province, it has 554 060 inhabitants. It is a city that hides several peculiar places together with a large number of cultural and gastronomic treasures. Its historic center or “old town”, one of the largest and best preserved medieval districts in Eastern Europe, was considered a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1994.

Polish-Lithuanian Youth Exchange “Stage Of Friendship” – a wonderful collaboration between Lithuanians and Polish guys. During the project, we experienced many different activities from the trip to the mountains, visit to the waterpark, the parade of improvisation games and educational presentation of both Poland and Lithuania. Although we wishfully took part in all activities, the most memorable on

Traveling is a natural and important thing, that makes us improve as good people and allows us to learn many things, a few are these: Learn languages To learn a language, the best way to do it’s to travel abroad in order to practice it, this accelerates learning and causes it to be learned in a fun way. In addition, learning a language means learning a new culture and a new way of thinking. Expand your own visi

The “Republic of Užupis” neighborhood is in the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius. It is in the old town of the city, just across the Vilnia river. Uzupis means „to the other side of the river“ in Lithuanian language, and this neighborhood declared its independence on 1st of April, 1997.  Many years ago, Užupis was the Jewish neighborhood in Vilnius, but when  the world war started, this was to razed during the Holocaust

Trakai is a beautiful city near the capital of Lithuania, only to 28 km to Vilnius. It’s a typical tourist destination. In Trakai, you can find different places to enjoy. The first and the most important place in the city is Trakai Castle. This castle is in the middle of the island, it is in a beautiful place. Lake Galvė and beautiful woods are around the castle. It was built in the fourteenth century, Grand Duke Kęs

Before the II World War, there was a numerous and culturally very active Jewish Community in Vilnius, which was almost completely annihilated during the Nazi occupation and the Holocaust. There are still some traces of them to find in the city and this week I spent one day to find them. This was my little homage to those who died victims of racism, intolerance, and anti-Semitism. The first stop I made was at the Viln

Three Crosses (in Lithuanian language “Trys kryžiai”) is a memorial monument situated on the top of the Hill of Three Crosses, in the city of Vilnius. The monument is composed by three white concrete crosses which have become more than a monument. They are also a symbol of Lithuanian identity. According to the tradition, seven Franciscan monks were tortured to death on the top of the hill in the 14th century, and thr

“To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything” – W. Goethe said once. I truly agree with this quote so that’s why I want to share my one of the greatest travelling experience. When I was thinking where I should go this year to feel amazing and see the most beautiful sceneries at the same time, there was no doubt Sicily wou