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, 29 October 2013

University of Tartu Study: Silent and Slow Estonians, Emotional and Fast Russians

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What happens when an Estonian and a Russian meet? The Estonian remains silent and listens to the Russian, no matter whether the latter com...

How the Digital Signature Makes Life Easier in Europe

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Thursday, 24 October 2013

Swedish Designer Inspired by the Estonian Island of Muhu

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I love design. I love it even more when there's an Estonian association with it. In her winter collection this year, Swedish designer G...
Sunday, 20 October 2013

Estonian World Records

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It fills every Estonians heart with pride when their countrymen are recognised for their achievements at the international level. Estonians...
Saturday, 19 October 2013

Vana Tallinn Celebrates its 100 Millionth Bottle

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On Thursday, Vana Tallinn celebrated the creation of its 100 millionth bottle. This legendary liqueur, first produced in September 1960 is ...
Monday, 14 October 2013

Ilves: Civic Participation is the Guarantee for Preserving Freedom

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It is our duty to protect freedom, human rights and human dignity, to protect the principles that were upheld by the people in the Central ...
Friday, 11 October 2013

2013 is the Year of Cultural Heritage in Estonia

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VEMU - Museum of Estonians Abroad The end of the Second World War began a half-century of exile, where only some Estonians could enjoy...
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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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