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, 27 February 2019

RODEO - Taming a Wild Country

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In 1992, Estonia saw its first free election since World War II. The young republic was in chaos. Still, a 32-year-old idealist called Mar...
Monday, 25 February 2019

Estonian Independence Day 2019 - Military Parade in Tallinn

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Last year when I was in Tallinn for Independence Day, the weather was absolutely freezing! It got as low as  -15 °C ! I'm glad it was...
Sunday, 24 February 2019

Head Vabariigi aastapäeva! Elagu Eesti!

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Today Estonians around the world are celebrating Independence Day. I am so proud of the achievements of my beloved Estonia. We have come s...
Saturday, 23 February 2019

The Estonian War of Independence

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As Independence Day will take place tomorrow now is a good time to take a look at how the war was won. This excellent animated video expla...
Friday, 22 February 2019

How to celebrate a birthday like an Estonian

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I love birthdays and celebrations and not just that of my own, but those of beloved family and friends.  The best gifts are always the mos...
Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Kaljulaid: Estonia is run like a tech company

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President Kersti Kaljulaid wrote an excellent overview of Estonia's digital society that was published today in Quartz magazine. ...

Kersti Kaljulaid: “Access to internet is considered a human right”

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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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