Modern Estonia has everything a visitor could want. From natural beauty to advanced technology & culture, Estonia has entered the 21st century with a bright future, while still being mindful of its Deepest Roots. While most visitors of course see the can’t-miss Tallinn, it’s in the nature outside of the city where Estonia’s roots first take […]
In September & October 2015, I traveled to Northern Europe & the Baltics. After a day in New York City, I traveled to Glasgow, Scotland to visit friends for a few days, then went to Copenhagen, Denmark via London. From Copenhagen, I flew to Riga, Latvia on Norwegian Airlines, then went from Riga to Tallinn, […]
The easiest way to travel between Tallinn, Estonia & Helsinki, Finland is by ferry, at least for now. There are proposals to build a tunnel between the two nations, but that would take an remarkable engineering feat and many years of construction. Estonia & Finland do have close ties even without a tunnel, so a couple […]
Estonia is a tiny country, but they have a huge craft beer scene. I went there with fairly low expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised to find just how many great breweries the country had during my visits to craft beer bars in Tallinn. Here is my guide to the best craft beer in Tallinn: […]
I visited Estonia after having come from Latvia. As I wrote about that part of my trip, the Soviet era was rough for the Baltic states. One gruesome reminder of the Soviet occupation of Estonia is Patarei Prison. Built originally as a sea fortress during the 1800s, Patarei eventually was used as a massive prison by the […]
It didn’t take long for me to start to believe that Tallinn, Estonia is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Upon leaving my hotel, within a 2 minute walk I was in Tallinn’s medieval city center. At times, Tallinn seems almost to pretty to be real. With stone towers, winding cobblestone streets, and […]
During my visit to Tallinn, Estonia, I stayed at the Hotel Bern. The hotel is located right on the edge of the historic city center of the city, making it a convenient place to stay. The Hotel Bern was easy to find. If you reach the pedestrian areas, you’ve gone too far. There are plenty […]
After Riga, Latvia, my next destination was Tallinn, Estonia. I could have flown or taken a train, but going by bus was actually both the cheapest and most likely the fastest option. The Riga coach station is easy to find. It’s right next to Riga Central Market, which is nice if you want to grab some […]
