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 September 2023

Pärnu's light festival starts tomorrow

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For three days only, from 28 - 30th September 2023, the annual light festival ÖÖvalgel will take place in Pärnu. It's the largest cultur...
Monday, 25 September 2023

Estonia once again tops School Reading Performance (PISA)

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I am always so happy when I hear about Estonia performing well in global rankings. Once again Estonian students have excelled in PISA assess...
Sunday, 24 September 2023

This day in history

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390 years ago today, on 24th September 1633, the printing house of the Tallinn Gymnasium was established. It was the second priniting house ...
Friday, 22 September 2023

Today is Resistance Day in Estonia

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On the 22nd of September 1944, Estonia's resistance against the occupying Soviet forces and the fight for a free and democratic Estonia ...

Today was the warmest September 22 on record in Estonia

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It's been a good summer this year, great for enjoying outdoor activities and leisure pursuits. Usually by now however, the weather start...
Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Stunning Northern Lights seen all over Estonia last night

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It's a phenomenon that happens every year in Estonia and once again the aurora borealis (virmalised in Estonian) didn't disappoint o...
Sunday, 17 September 2023

New Estonian comedy 'Vigased Pruudid' (Faulty Bridges) in cinemas from October 6

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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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