Narva was once a beautiful city known as a "Baroque Pearl" for its stunning 17th-century architecture. Unfortunately the majority of the city was destroyed by the Soviets during World War Two.
Ilus Eesti, beautiful Estonia. My family's homeland. Estonia's countryside and people have an endearing gentleness about them which you fall in love with slowly and imperceptibly. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Estonians' courage and determination to survive despite centuries of repression, tyranny and foreign occupation. This blog aims to promote Estonian news, history and culture and seeks to enlighten readers about everything this unique country has to offer.
Saturday, 10 January 2026
Thursday, 1 January 2026
Happy New Year!
It is an old Estonian custom to send New Year postcards to friends and family. These days however, most people send them electronically. New Year postcards are a good way to express goodwill, gratitude, and hope for the future. If 2025 wasn't the year you had hoped for, then may 2026 bring the happiness and joy we all need in our lives. Head uut aastat!

