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.

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Birthday wishes from Poland to Estonia EV100

›
Sunday, 25 February 2018

President Kersti Kaljulaid greets Estonians abroad on the occasion of the country's centenary

›
Saturday, 24 February 2018

Happy Independence Day! Happy 100th birthday Estonia!

›
It was a freezing -12 degrees in Tallinn this morning but I managed to make my way up to Toompea for the flag hoisting ceremony at 7:3...
Thursday, 22 February 2018

100 Things I Love About Estonia

›
With Estonia's centenary just around the corner, I thought I'd take this opportuntiy to list 100 things I love most about Estonia....
Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Events to take place in Tallinn for EV100

›
If you are planning to be in Tallinn for the jubliee celebrations, you may be wondering what has been organised. Here is the schedule of t...
Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Estonians across the globe prepare for EV100 celebrations

›
The 100th birthday of the Republic of Estonia is less than a week away and it's great to see all the Estonian communities getting r...
Monday, 19 February 2018

Estonian National Anthem - Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm (My Fatherland, my happiness, my joy)

›
I'm feeling very patrotic and excited tonight. Just been looking on Facebook to see who I know is coming to Tallinn for EV100. Looks l...
‹
›
Home
View web version

About Me

My photo
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
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.