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, 30 December 2022

Northern lights in Estonia 2022

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While many of us have been busy buying fireworks for our New Year's Eve celebrations, here's a reminder of the world's oldest li...
Sunday, 25 December 2022

Christmas Greetings from Tallinn!

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Saturday, 24 December 2022

Häid jõule! Merry Christmas!

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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. 2022 was a challenging and turbulent year for many, may 2023 bring much needed peace, prosperity and...
Friday, 23 December 2022

Our thoughts are with Ukraine this Christmas

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This year Christmas cannot be fully enjoyed whilst war is raging in Ukraine. Thoughts of those who have perished in unimaginable circumstanc...
Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Festive flavours of Estonia

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Christmas is only a few days away now and no doubt we are all busy getting ready for the big day. Estonians like to have a variety of flavou...
Monday, 19 December 2022

Estonian Soft Gingerbread Cake Recipe - Pehme Piparkook

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A popular cake made at Christmas time in Estonia is pehme piparkook / soft gingerbread cake. What makes this cake so tasty is that its full ...
Sunday, 18 December 2022

Estonian Kirju Koer Recipe

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An easy to make sweet treat you might consider adding to your Christmas table this year.
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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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