I come from Klaipeda and I’ve lived in the UK for the past four years.

I agree Lithuania could be attractive an attractive place to westerners for it’s culture and the friendly people, but from my experience, being a local, generally, options are very limited when it comes to studies, jobs, leisure, etc. I always felt like real life was somewhere else, moving to the UK opened a new world to me making everything more affordable and, therefore, accessable. My career progressed much further in the 4 years I spent here than in 8 years back home.

I’d imagine Vilnius has a more creative vibe with more universities and possibly better career prospects.

But generally for young creative people it can be very difficult if not impossible to achieve the same things that are so normal in other countries.

I certainly hope to visit there again soon, and know Chicagoans who have relocated to Lithuania in their retirement.

If you get the chance, think about visiting this charming country.