During quarantine, many activities are restricted; however, maintaining physical activity and spending time outdoors in the fresh air is essential. You can perfectly combine this by travelling by bicycle around the undiscovered corners of Lithuania. You have already got acquainted with the most interesting places that we recommend visiting in Dzukija, so today we would […]
Today we would like to share a few interesting facts about the Old Varena. It is a village located in Dzukija region, Varena district, at the confluence of Merkis and Varena. It is believed that in the past there was a hunting mansion, which belonged to the Grand Duke Vytautas. Did you know? The famous […]
When visiting Dzukija, we recommend not to pass by the town of Merkine. Merkine is considered to be the spiritual and historical capital of Dzukija. One of the historical monuments you can find in Merkine is Merkine mound, which has become a symbol of the Dainava region. Did you know? In the 14th century and […]
We would like to dedicate today’s post to a wonderful natural phenomenon in Dzukija – sand dunes. The length of the sand dunes in Dzukija is over ten kilometres. In the middle of Varena forests, you can find the Gaidzio dune, which is also called the Kloniu dune. This dune is exactly the same as […]
Dzūkija is a famous region for its traditions and festive dishes, where people still cook traditional dishes. Therefore, we want to end the working week with another meal idea – “Dzūkija Mushroom Rasal”. Dzūkija Mushroom Rasal is made from dried mushrooms, barley groats and onions. Did you know? Mushroom dishes are very popular in the […]
