Estonia - Paradise of the North

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, 28 June 2025

What image best represents Talliinn?

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I was in England last week and as I was reading the London Times I was pleased to find Tallinn featured in the travel section. As much as I...
Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Photo flashback: Estonian Song Festival in 1910

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On this day in 1910. the VII Estonian Song Festival began in Tallinn. The event took place over three days from 25th –27th June 1910. For th...
Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Ceremonial flame of the Estonian Song and Dance Festival on relay around the country

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The ceremonial flame for the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma" (Kinship) was lit in the park by the Estonian National Mu...
Monday, 23 June 2025

Head Jaanipäeva!

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I hope everyone had a great time celebrating Jaanipäev last night. It's truly wonderful when old Estonian traditions are kept alive in t...
Monday, 16 June 2025

The Best Places to Visit In Estonia

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Summer is finally here and there is no better place to visit than Estonia. Rich in history and culture with stunning nature, Estonia has an ...
Thursday, 12 June 2025

Estonian pride to soar this summer

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The Estonian Song Festival is just a few weeks away — that rare and powerful event, held every five years, when typically reserved Estonians...
Monday, 9 June 2025

Voldemar Lender: The first ethnic Estonian to become mayor of Tallinn

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115 years ago today, on 9th June 1906, Voldemar Lender became the first Estonian mayor of Tallinn. Previously, the mayors of Tallinn had eit...
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Tania Lestal
I am an Estonian-Australian with a deep love for my ancestral homeland. My family originate from Nõo county near Tartu which is located in Southern Estonia. Many members of my family left Estonia due to the Soviet occupation and have since branched out and resettled across the globe. After WWII my grandparents spent time living in a DP camp in Hamburg before emigrating to Australia. Today we are the only Lestal family in Australia. We have relatives in Germany, England, Canada, Austria and of course Estonia. This blog showcases all the things I love about Estonia and I also promote Estonia as a travel destination through my work as a freelance travel writer. My articles have been published in Explore History Magazine, Wanderlust, Estonian World, Azuria, to name but a few. If you would like to get in touch, please direct any comments, enquiries or suggestions to the following email address: estonia.paradise.of.the.north@gmail.com
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