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.

Monday, 31 July 2023

A look at Estonia's Kihnu island

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Thursday, 27 July 2023

Viljandi Folk Music Festival 27 - 30 July 2023

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The 30th Viljandi Folk Music Festival starts today and takes place in Viljandi Castle Hills and city centre. The festival strongly values tr...
Monday, 24 July 2023

National Symbols of Estonia

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Estonia is a nation fiercely protective of its language and culture. Its national symbols are heavily influenced by the country's natura...
Thursday, 20 July 2023

Why Estonians find 'the term 'ex-Soviet state' so offensive

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When Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians read the moniker 'ex-Soviet state' in the foreign press when referring to their countries, ...
Monday, 17 July 2023

My Ten Favourite Estonian Aromas

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Many fantastic events have taken place in Estonia recently - Jaanipäev, Youth Song and Dance Festival and The Tallinn Maritime Days have bee...
Thursday, 13 July 2023

Have a fun filled time by the sea in Tallinn this weekend

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The 15th Tallinn Maritime Days will take place this weekend from 14 - 16th July 2023. Tallinn Maritime Days is a diverse and exciting summer...
Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Support new Estonian book 'Literally Estonian'

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Karel Polt, an Estonian currently living in the USA has recently launched a fundraising campaign to publish his new book Literally Estonian ...
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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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