Let’s talk about fairy tales. Imagine a shimmering emerald lake absolutely surrounded by lush green trees. These trees continue on in all directions, healthily dotting magnificent mountains that cascade up into the bright blue sky and pierce fluffy, white clouds. Now, in the middle of that lake is a tiny island that holds a church…
Category: Kayaking
Vilnius: KGB Scars, Baltic Pride, & Countless Courtyards
Lithuania’s past stories a tumultuous battle for independence. From Nazi Occupation to Stalinist Communism, enemies have desperately tried to dismantle their prized culture…but to no avail. Vilnius’ experience with oppression birthed a generation and culture of artists and intellectuals who are painting this compact city into a lively and creative urbana. This city is stocked with coffee shops and cocktail bars, set against a backdrop of historic antique ruins and graffitied KGB buildings.
Copenhagen: Bike Lanes, Canals, & Mary Jane Farmer’s Markets
A maze of canals run through the picturesque and spirited Copenhagen. Although it’s the largest of the Scandinavian cities, one’s two feet quickly recognize the compact nature of this historic metropolis. If the cobblestone streets don’t hint enough that cars don’t own Copenhagen, then the impressive labyrinth of bike lanes certainly do.