Estonia is luckily within easy reach for us due to the cruises from Stockholm to Tallinn. This results in Tallinn is one of our more regular getaway destinations. Previously known as Reval, Tallinn’s medieval core offers some amazing views and experiences.
This former Soviet republic has distinguished itself as being extremely IT savvy. It is today one of the most IT-advanced countries in Europe.
Estonia has, of course, a lot more to offer and we hope to return many times more to explore other areas of the country.
Visited: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
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The summer of 2024 was already packed with plans. We had just returned from an extensive Arctic Tour to Nordkapp with Susann’s parents, and the calendar was filling up fast. Susann and Little A were preparing to visit the Åland Islands, while I was planning a solo trip to Poland. Additionally, we had a family…
Nestled on the shores of the Baltic Sea is Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is a city where medieval history and a dynamic, digital-forward future live side by side. Its enchanting Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the best-preserved Hanseatic town centers in the world. It offers a labyrinth of…
Our original plan for this weekend was to enjoy a calm weekend at home, taking care of some cleaning as well as ourselves. At least, that was the plan until lunchtime on Thursday. That was the time I sent Susann a proposal about going to Tallinn for the weekend. I had checked the homepage of…
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