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.

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Tommy Cash makes it through to Eurovision final

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The first semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest took place in Basel last night. There were a few standout performances, namely San ...
Monday, 12 May 2025

Photo flashback: Tallinn 1928

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Sunday, 11 May 2025

Happy Mother's Day!

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Today millions of women around the world are celebrating Mother's Day. It's a day we show our love and appreciation for all the wond...
Friday, 9 May 2025

Happy Europe Day! Head Euroopa päeva!

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On this day in 1950, the Schuman Declaration laid the foundation for a united Europe built on shared values and collaboration. Today we cele...
Thursday, 8 May 2025

Not everyone celebrates May 8th as the end of WWII in Europe

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Today marks 80 years since World War Two ended in Europe. While most Europeans mark this day as a day of celebration, it is not the case for...
Monday, 5 May 2025

Can Tommy Cash win Eurovision for Estonia?

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Rehearsals are currently underway for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest that is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland next week. Estonia...
Sunday, 4 May 2025

Estonia will have their first ever curling team at the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Estonian curling duo Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill have secured a spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics Games due to take place in Italy next Febr...
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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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