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, 27 April 2018

The Wolf is Officially Declared Estonia's National Animal

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Much debate has taken place in recent years in determining a national animal for Estonia.  In 2011 Postimees conducted an online pol...
Thursday, 26 April 2018

The University of Tartu named best research university in 'New Europe' - ERR NEWS

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British weekly higher education magazine Times Higher Education (THE) has ranked the University of Tartu (TÜ) as the best research-intensi...
Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Special vinyl release of the Estonian National Anthem for EV100

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The Estonian Music and Theatre Academy, have released a special recording of the Estonian national anthem "My Fatherland, my happines...
Sunday, 22 April 2018

Thinking about moving in Estonia? Learn about the 'Welcoming Programme'

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Starting a new life in a new country is exciting but can also be daunting. To help make your transition run smoothly, the Estonian gove...
Friday, 20 April 2018

VIDEO: Tartu - a city full of good thoughts

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I'm thinking of joining my sister in Tartu next month. It's always good to head back to the homeland for a little R&R. This s...
Saturday, 14 April 2018

Wild Souls: Symbolism in the Baltic States - Âmes sauvages: Le symbolisme dans les pays baltes

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A new art exhibition has opened in Paris celebrating the works of Baltic artists to commemorate the centenaries of Estonia, Latvia and Li...
Sunday, 8 April 2018

Kamille Saabre: Apples are like Estonians

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Estonian artist Kamille Saabre recently completed a series of paintings dedicated to Estonia's 100 birthday. Each apple painting 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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