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.

Monday, 26 December 2011

Estonian Song Book

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When I was in Tallinn a few weeks ago I was in search of a Christmas carols book with the lyrics written in Estonian. Unfortunately I was un...
Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Estonian DVD Recommendations

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In this year's Melbourne International Film Festival I was surprised to discover that two Estonian films featured in the program. "...

Where to Find Accommodation in Estonia

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I was recently emailed a link to a new website which makes it quick and easy to find accommodation in Estonia. You can check it out here -  ...
Sunday, 11 December 2011

Tallinn Christmas Markets

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Since 1991 Tallinn has hosted the annual Christmas Markets in the Raekoja Plats (Town Square). Here you can find an abundance of handmade cr...
Thursday, 8 December 2011

How to Sing "Silent Night" in Estonian

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P üha öö Püha öö, õnnistud öö Kõik on maas, rahu sees Joosep valvab ja Marial seal Hingab lapsuke põlvede peal Maga patuste rõõm! Maga patus...
Tuesday, 6 December 2011

How to Sing "Oh Christmas Tree" in Estonian

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During my recent trip to Tallinn the only item I was unable to buy on my shopping list was an Estonian Christmas carols book. I really wante...

Christmas Shopping in Tallinn

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Now that I'm living back in Europe I thought to myself where do I want to do my Christmas shopping this year? Tallinn of course! When I ...
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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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