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.

Friday, 28 March 2014

The United States and Europe need a new rulebook for Russia

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An article written by president Toomas Hendrik Ilves, published in today's Washington Post. Russia’s  aggression in Ukraine  mar...
Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Estonian Photographer Arthur Lestal

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In many countries, Estonia included, photographers are not widely recognised for their work. Even if their pictures become famous, the phot...
Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Remembering those we loved and lost due to the Soviet Deportations

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Today marks the 65th anniversary of the mass deportations of Estonians to Siberia by the occupying Soviet forces. In Freedom Square 20...
Sunday, 23 March 2014

Proud to be Estonian

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Estonia - beloved to all Estonians and an example to the world. Hardworking and self sufficient nation Technologically innovative ...
Friday, 14 March 2014

Happy Mother Tongue Day Estonia!

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Recognized as a national holiday in 1999, Mother Tongue Day marks the birthday of Kristjan Jaak Peterson (1801–1822), who is considered...
Monday, 10 March 2014

Marie Under's Works to be Translated into English

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Estonia's greatest poet, Marie Under will soon have her work and biography translated into English thanks to the dedication of Esto...
Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Five Interesting Facts about Pikk Hermann Tower

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Pikk Hermann Tower has long been considered a symbol of Estonian independence. The Estonian national flag can be seen in all its splend...
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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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