Estonia

Living by the sea has lots of advantages and the opportunity to enjoy water sports is one of them. This year has been amazing –  I managed to try three different water sports in or around Tallinn, Estonia. From traditional … Continued

During my latest road trip in Estonia, I had a chance to visit a very unusual and little-known place – Vintage Vehicle Shelter in Järva-Jaani. Having grown up in Soviet times (Estonia gained independence when I was 6), I still … Continued

Last day of November has granted us with a short, but very sunny day. As I had some business in Tartu anyway, we decided to make a small detour and have a look at the newly renovated Estonian Road Museum … Continued

Spring is in full bloom right now, and it’s not even mid May! I honestly can’t think of a better way to spend sunny Sunday morning than driving out of town. Stepping my foot on a canoe has been a … Continued

Hiking in Taevaskoja Our latest hiking adventure took us to Southern Estonia.This time it was beautiful Taevaskoja, located in Põlva County, also known as a film set of perhaps the most famous Estonian movie of all times – „The Last … Continued

Rummu quarry Rummu quarry is a submerged limestone quarry, created in the late 1930s. Excavation was performed by Murru and Rummu prisoners until late 1990s. Later, when excavation stopped, the quarry quickly filled with the water and formed a lake. … Continued

Natural parks in Estonia are from another dimension! One moment you are walking in the woods, then suddenly you are bog walking. The nature around you is rich in color and variety of flora. Estonian national parks are doing fantastic … Continued

Disclaimer: I sincerely advise you to do the full-day One day in Tallinn without kids experience on a Saturday to allow yourself to recuperate on Sunday. Also, book everything in advance, because we are adults and adults plan stuff.   … Continued

Do you ever feel like you somehow enjoy staying with friends over hotels? Do you enjoy freshly and with love cooked breakfast over standard, plastic factory-filled containers filled with something that has no taste? Would you rather stay at local’s … Continued

Who doesn’t love winter sports? In a country that is facing winter temperatures for at least half of the year, winter is just as good as summer. You either get used to it or move south. For us, Estonians, winter … Continued