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.

Thursday, 16 August 2012

Estonian Crafts

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Here are two patchwork items my sister Sarah made for me incorporating the Estonian colours. Like all Estonians I love it when someone giv...
Wednesday, 8 August 2012

Gerd Kanter Takes Bronze in Discus at the London Olympics

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Congratulations to discus thrower Gerd Kanter who earned Estonia its second medal of the 2012 Olympics. He finished third in the event with...
Tuesday, 7 August 2012

Heiki Nabi kanti õlgadel medalipeole

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Heiki Nabi kanti õlgadel medalipeole

Wrestler Heiki Nabi wins silver at the London Olympics

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Well done to Heiki Nabi who won a silver medal for Estonia today.
Monday, 6 August 2012

The Way to an Estonian Woman’s Heart

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Attracting an Estonian woman starts in much the same way as attracting any woman.  She needs to find you interesting, confident, so comf...
Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Estonia Launches 2012 Olympics 12 Euro Silver Coin

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The Bank of Estonia have launched (24 th  July) their latest collector coin to mark the XXX Olympiad hosted this year in London from the...
Monday, 30 July 2012

Estonia - Olympic Opening Ceremony 2012

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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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