Lithuania
Northern Europe · Lithuanian · Euro
Never shake hands across a threshold — it's bad luck — and bring an odd number of flowers; even counts are for funerals.
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5 phrases you need in Lithuania
- HelloLabasLAH-bahs
- GoodbyeViso geroVEE-soh GEH-roh
- PleasePrašauprah-SHOW
- Thank youAčiūAH-choo
- Excuse meAtsiprašauaht-see-prah-SHOW
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Know before you go
money
Euro country with cards accepted everywhere, and prices well below Western Europe — a good Vilnius dinner runs 15-20 euros with a drink.
transport
Trains between Vilnius and Kaunas are frequent and cheap. For the Curonian Spit, train or bus to Klaipėda, then the short ferry — bring the national park entry fee for vehicles.
etiquette
Don't shake hands or pass anything across a doorway — superstition takes it seriously. Flowers for a host come in odd numbers only.
safety
Very safe by any standard. The realistic hazards are winter ice on Old Town cobbles and aggressive overtaking if you drive intercity roads.
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