Visitors to the beautiful Baltic nation of Lithuania wish to find more and more about the country and its way of living to have a good experience and make the most of their stay there. For such people here below is given some useful data.

English Language

Let’s start with language! The world language of English is commonly used across majority of the eating places and shops in the center of the capital, Vilnius–and more so across the Old Town area. Menus in English are rather regularly found at the eateries & restaurants. However, as a person shifts away from the nucleus of the city, the usage of English becomes comparatively less apparent. Still, it is not difficult to come across people using the language. Significantly, the younger generation comparatively speaks English more, though with varying levels of expertise.

Currency

As far as the currency goes, Litas is the country’s local currency. Cash & credit cards are the widely used modes of payment at the Lithuanian stores and eateries. These are also used widely for most usual services. The ATM facility is extensively available even as the machines for the same are quite abundant across the commercial areas of Vilnius. These are also extensively available across other cities and bigger Lithuanian towns.

Roads & Highways

Overall, the roads and highways of Lithuania are in an excellent condition and well-defined. Modern 4-lane thoroughfares nicely link the key cities of the nation. By and large, 2-lane highways are well kept. When the weather is overall good and pleasant, it is a rather good experience to drive across the rural regions of the scenic nation. However, while driving during the winter weather one has to be more cautious, for obvious reasons. The visitors would do well to invest in a nice road atlas of the nation.

Driving across Vilnius may be somewhat a different issue. Thanks to an inadequate signage and a plethora of 1-way streets across the downtown area, in the beginning, several outsiders find it a little taxing to navigate through. Those who are expected to remain in the city for just some days are advised to make use of taxis & other public modes of transportation, for traveling purposes.

Safety

Lithuania is a comparatively safe nation. Still, much like any other populated region of the globe, the visitors must exercise due caution and be careful where they walk and pass through during late night hours. They must also safeguard their personal property. However, the cases of personal attacks–particularly personal attacks against outsiders –are not common. Those who exercise even the usual levels of caution, in general, have a harmless and nice experience in the country.

Shopping & Gifts

Several renowned shops across the Old Town Vilnius sell amber jewels and locally made linens, even as these are well-liked items of gift. Apart from the usual amber and gifts of linen, from different price brackets, the travelers may come across several appealing wooden items, such as beautiful bowls, toys, and genuine carved & brightly colored eggs.

Internet

To remain in touch with the world, and with the people back home–for business and personal purposes–one can use the Internet facility even as many Internet cafes could be easily located across the central city and other key places.