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.

Sunday, 28 August 2022

PM discusses Russian tourist ban with Sky News

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Once again Prime Minister Kaja Kallas makes several sound points when it comes to Russia. No wonder why she is considered one of the most re...
Thursday, 25 August 2022

A time of mourning and reflection

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The most senior member of my Estonian family passed away on Tuesday. My uncle Kuno was 81 years old and had his son by his bedside when he t...
Monday, 22 August 2022

Estonia piano to feature on new stamp in the 'Great Estonian Things' series

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A new postage stamp featuring the Estonia piano will be released on Thursday as part of the 'Great Estonian Things' stamp series. Th...
Saturday, 20 August 2022

Day of Restoration of Estonian Independence

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Thirty-one years ago today Estonia restored its independence. After fifty long harrowing years of Soviet occupation, Estonians around the wo...
Monday, 15 August 2022

The beauty of Äntu Lakes

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The Äntu lakes are a group of seven lakes found in Lääne-Viru County. The bottom of the lakes are covered with light-coloured lime which, to...
Friday, 12 August 2022

Estonia to send 12 athletes to the European Championships in Munich

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The European Athletics Championships will take place from 15 - 21 August 2022 in Munich, Germany. Twelve Estonian athletes will participate ...
Wednesday, 10 August 2022

Northern Lights Season Begins in Estonia

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The natural phenomenon known as aurora borealis or northern lights is a spectacular sight commonly seen in Iceland, Norway, Finland and Swed...
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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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