Long Weekend in Vilnius, Lithuania

Despite being the capital of Lithuania, Vilnius has all the charms of a small European city and makes for a perfect weekend escape for travellers looking for culture, arts, soft-adventures and gastronomy. Unlike neighbouring capitals Tallinn and Riga, which seem to be overly popular with tourists looking for kitschy souvenirs, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Vilnius still has a historical charm, the Baroque Old Town popular with travellers looking for the street vendors selling artisan crafts which make great souvenirs for family and friends. This year marks the 700th-anniversary of Vilnius, so the summer promises to be full of concerts, free activities and cultural events in the city – surely the perfect time to visit for a long weekend.