The time for a great stag
weekend in Vilnius , the capital of Lithuania, has never
been more perfect. Gentlemen, we know your wedding is meant to
be the greatest day of your life but who says that your stag
weekend can’t be the greatest weekend of your life? Read on for
some excellent stag weekend ideas in Vilnius.
This is Where I Ate a Thigh of Roe Deer and washed it Down
with Acorn Coffee!
If you’ve ever wanted to savour the culinary delights of beaver,
cow’s tongue or smoked hog’s ear- and who hasn’t? - the east is
where to feast. In Vilnius they’ve got a
specialty beer divined from both malt and peas and a cup of
coffee is traditionally made from ground acorns. There’s a lot
to love about traditional Lithuanian fare and not least because
it has ‘hangover cure’ written all over it. Imagine waking up
after a serious night on the tiles, so hungry you’re willing to
gnaw your big toe off, your stomach has that old time vat of
acid feeling and you’re dreaming of a greasy fry-up. This is
where Cepelinai steps up to the plate. Described by a respected
food writer as “a Zeppelin-shaped parcel of potato dough” filled
with meat, covered in a sauce of onions, cream, butter and bacon
bits, (and bacon bits, magic words in anyone’s language)
Cepelinai hits the spot to reline the stomach and imbue the
consumer with a warm inner glow of nothing short but pure
satisfaction. Almost spiritual. So rich, so creamy, so oniony,
so meaty, so bacony and so simple in its delight that it makes
you want to take the Tesco ‘Five a day’ and moon the daylights
out of Gordon Ramsay and that bloody Gillian
you-are-what-you-eat-woman. Taste it. Love it. Become a new man.
And This is Where I Drank this Random Honey Stuff
So what are you waiting for? Get involved. Knowing that you’ve
got a sure fire hangover cure gives you no legitimate excuse for
turning down the God bestowed nectar that is Lithuania’s Special
Honey Mead Balsam. Amateurs need not apply. There are two main
types; Suktinis at 50% proof and Zalgaris which is a scorcher at
a staggering 75%. Seventy-five. You could, however just as
easily stick to the vast array of boutique beers from the
surrounding breweries, the best of which are the pale bronze
lagers made from both malt and peas, a fine drop by the name of
‘Sirvenos’ is a good place to start. You’ll also find many rich
reddish brown lagers with hints of whiskey and sherry
undertones.
Vilnius is Baltic So Will I Freeze My B@$$s Off?
Maybe. But not necessarily. Just like the UK January is the
most freezing month with lows hitting a chillin’ -9C. The record
low for Vilnius is -30C but that was so long ago that no one
really remembers and the record high is a toasty 35C. But
generally from April to October Vilnius is cool without being
cold and warm without being sweltering.
Average January Temperature: -2 C
Average July Temerature: 19C
Weird But Cool Lithuanian Facts: In a move that can only
be described as unconventional, the Lituanian Basketball team,
which rocketed to fame in the early 90s after scooping the
bronze medal at the Barcelona Olympics, is supported by none
other than the American Pyschedelic rock band ‘The Grateful
Dead’. Official team photos show the athletes sporting highly
fetching tie died shorts in a varying assortments of lime,
magenta and acid pink. Dude.
Lithuania is the proud home of the world’s largest TV sculpture.
Artist Gintaras Karosas created the work entitled “LNK Infotree”
using just under three thousand individual television sets.
Lithuanian man/beast Antanas Kontrimas, who reportedly hadn’t
shaved in a quarter of a century, set the Guinness World record
for the greatest weight lifted by a human beard. On the 11
September 2004, Kontrimas lifted a 136 pound woman with only his
whiskers. On previous occasions Kontrimas carried a sack of
grain, a TV host and an entire keg of homemade beer. Ladies, get
in line.
So How Do I Organise All the Travelly Details Without
Screwing Up?
Easy. There’s a London-based company by the name of Chillisauce
who employ people who really enjoy tailoring packages to stag groups
to Vilnius, and a whole bunch of other cities. They do all
the phoning, reserving and then come up with ideas just for you
and your friends. All you actually have to do is turn up to have
the most kicking ass time.
And there’s a whole map of possibilities for a great stag
weekend, for some excellent adventure filled ideas check out
chillisauce where they will tailor a Stag
Do in Vilnius just for you and any number of your best
friends. Now that’s what we like to call service!
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched- they must be felt with the heart.” - Helen Keller