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Lithuanians to foreigners?

The Baltic Travel Man — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:29:43 +0000

Hi guys!

I need some feedback here. I am asian and about to travel to the the Baltic particularly Lithuania. I just wanted to know how foreigners (especially of other "colour") treated in the country? any feedback especially from our asian/african friends would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

over what sea does Beowulf sail to reach Denmark?

The Baltic Travel Man — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:04:02 +0000

So I know he is coming fro geatland and is traveling to denmark but what sea is that? is it the Baltic sea the North Sea? I’m writing a paper…

What is there to do in London?

The Baltic Travel Man — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:05:05 +0000

I am traveling to London in July and I already purchased tickets to see The Lion King at the Lyceum Theater and I’m taking a tour to Herrod’s, but what else is there to do that I simply cannot miss whils I’m there? By the way, I’m also going on a cruise of the Baltic Sea and stopping in Berlin, Amsterdam, Estonia, Helsinki and St. Petersburg, Russia. Any iseas as to what I should see in any of these ports?

Cheapest/best way from Copenhagen to the Baltics?

The Baltic Travel Man — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:27:19 +0000

Hey all, I’m currently living in Copenhagen, and would like to spend 7-10 days in the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania)…I’ve heard there’s a ferry from Stockholm that’s cheap/fun, but was wondering the best way to travel within the three countries…
Anyone with recommendations?

New job "Executive" in Eastern Europe? How do I find it?

The Baltic Travel Man — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:34:24 +0000

Poland, Russia, Ukrain, The Baltic countries.
Location Sweden or Denmark, Copenhagen.
In Management, HR or Marketing.
Any industry except Telecommunication and Medicine.

Speak fluently Swedish and English. Master Degree in Business Administration from Stockholm University. 15 years of working experience.
As a person: nice and fun with strong integrity. Like to travel in work and see myself as a global citizen.

Baltic cruise?

The Baltic Travel Man — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:35:32 +0000

I’m thinking of going on either a Royal Caribbean, or Celebrity Baltic cruise in the summer. Do you recommend? Tips? & I’ll also be traveling with a 13-year-old. Thanks.

I have to make a speech tomorrow but Im worried about how the class will respond to my subject?

The Baltic Travel Man — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:25:28 +0000

I wrote about the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff. 9000 people died and they were all Germans and this was during WWII. I’m not sure how they will respond; they’ll either mourn the loss of life or think that I’m some kind of Nazi sympathizer, which I’m not. If you have the time could you just glance over it and tell me your feelings towards it. Thanks.
January 1945. The Reich is crumbling. Soviets press into East Prussia, tales of brutality, torture, and death precede them striking fear and panic in the countless refugees fleeing to the West. Explosions and screams fill the roads to Danzig. Russian planes fly overhead, like raptors they strike at their prey dropping bombs onto the icy terrain, blasting holes into the canvas of despondent German citizens. In Danzig, waits their only hope, the Wilhelm Gustloff, the flagship of the Kdf’s (kraft durch freude) strength through joy program. At one time it was a luxury ship that provided affordable travel for German soldiers. During WWII it was transformed into a hospital ship then later into a navy barracks. Now a bleak gray paint covers its once gleaming, ivory walls. It is no longer a symbol of strength or joy but one of despair and loss. Throngs of people cram the docks. SS Storm troopers scour the crowds looking for any able-bodied men, as young as 15, to fight on the front and defend their crippled country; its mostly women, children, and wounded soldiers now who try to gain passage. As the ship readies to sail frantic mothers hand off their children to strangers lucky enough to board. Frenzied people try to gain access at any cost.
The Wilhelm Gustloff is ill ready to make passage. It’s engines haven’t been used in four years, many of its original lifeboats are missing and it only has a maximum capacity of 1,880 passengers and crew, when it left the docks on January 30 it held over 10,000 people. Below deck each passenger is crammed into every space available. They can’t stay on the decks, it is about 0 degrees Fahrenheit the cold, harsh winds of the Baltic make it impossible. They are required to wear life jackets at all times which many ignore. The ship cannot handle so many people and the plumbing clogs making a bad situation even worse. Food is offered to those who can stomach it. But most just wait and prey hoping to make it to mainland Germany alive. On the bridge four captains plan and argue about possible routes to take. Originally the Wilhelm Gustloff was to have three escorts two torpedo ships and the Hansa, another cruise ship carrying thousands. But one torpedo boat and the Hansa experience problems and can’t continue leaving the Gustloff almost defenseless. Later in the evening the captains are informed that a German minesweeper is heading in their direction. The senior captain, Friedrich Petersen, decides to turn on the ships lights in order to avoid a collision making the Wilhelm Gustloff easy to see in the dark. The Russian submarine S-13 makes its way into the Baltic and easily spots the shining cruise ship. It was now after 8 pm and Hitler’s voice booms from the radio. His celebratory speech of the 12th anniversary of the Nazi rise to power echoes through the corridors. Some feel comforted and hopeful while others cynical and revolted. Shortly after three torpedoes strike the side of the Wilhelm Gustloff. In a hurry the captains seal the watertight doors sealing in many off- duty officers, officers who were trained in emergency procedures. Thousands of people storm the decks of the ship. They frantically claw at the frozen davits holding the lifeboats; they manage to free some. A few officers try to keep order but fail. Children are pushed out of the way and into the freezing Baltic. Some lifeboats are lowered but people crowd them and fight most smash into the sea sending passengers into the icy waters and crushing some. The once powerful and glorious cruise ship sinks in less than 45 minutes. Thousands of people are left in the bitter waters of the Baltic. They try to stay above water grasping onto anything or anyone. Many of the children are spared an almost certain death of hypothermia. The life vests they are wearing are meant for adult bodies they are turned upside down and drown. Ships receive an SOS and move to save the thousands who are now stranded in the unforgiving sea. The remaining survivors are hopeful they see the lights of other ships moving towards them. They’re saved. Then in a moment their hope turns into hopelessness the ships leave and return to safer waters. They fear attack and retreat. But there are several who stay to rescue those they can. Out of over 10,000 passengers only 1000 are saved. Over 9000 people died as a result of the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff.

It is the single greatest maritime disaster in history not just because of the tremendous loss of life but also because it is an unknown disaster largely ignored by the pages of history. But this doesn’t make it less real. These were real people who lived, suffered and died because of a war they did not start and events they had no control over. They were not rich, or privileged, or powerful by any means, they had nothing except a desire to live. I want you to remember them and their story. They may have been citizens of an enemy state but that doesn’t make them less human, less like us. All of us are alike we have the same desires and dreams, we all hope and love. And all of us are affected by tragedy no matter how great or smal

Why Russia is allowed to act so aggressively against any country it dose not like without no consequences ?

The Baltic Travel Man — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:39:49 +0000

I mean today is Georgia then it will be Ukraine, after it Baltic Countries and Finally US?
The citizens of Russia must be forbidden to travel round the Europe and other countries then they themselves will ruin their fascist Government! And we won’t need a war!

When will the Schengen Agreement take place in the newer countries in EU?

The Baltic Travel Man — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:19:00 +0000

I was wondering when people will be able to travel to US for 90 without a visa from the Baltic countries.
I tried both websites, and neither shows that Lithuanians, Latvians, or Estonians can enter the USA without a visa. Any more info please?

Is German more useful than any other language in Europe?

The Baltic Travel Man — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:39:40 +0000

I’ve heard that German is very useful in Europe, especially in Eastern Europe and the Baltic States.
And it is said that foreign tourists need to know a little German, when they travel to Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Baltic states.
Is German more useful than such languages as English, French or Russian at least in Europe?