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, 31 December 2023

A new year is soon upon us!

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It's the last day of the year. How will you spend it? 2023 was a turbulent year for many, may 2024 bring peace, joy and happiness.   Tal...
Friday, 29 December 2023

One more Estonian born into the world

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My sister rang me at 5am yesterday to announce she had just given birth to her eight child. EIGTH CHILD! I honestly thought she was planning...
Thursday, 28 December 2023

Tammsaare's "Elu ja Armastus" / "Life & Love" to be released in cinemas on Valentine's Day

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  For the first time, A.H. Tammsaare's "Life and Love" has been produced into a full-length feature film. Elu ja Armastus / Li...
Tuesday, 26 December 2023

What Christmas looked like in Estonian homes during the last century

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Here is an interesting article recently published by Delfi. I find the old interiors of people's really fascinating. You can view them h...
Monday, 25 December 2023

Häid jõule! Merry Christmas!

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Sunday, 24 December 2023

5 Estonian Christmas Traditions

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Christmas (Jõulud) is traditionally celebrated in Estonia between December 21 and the Epiphany on January 6. In modern day Estonia, December...
Saturday, 23 December 2023

Christmas joy with a hint of sadness

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I love Christmas time. It has always given me great pleasure to decorate my home each year, buy nice gfts and cook up a feast. I come from a...
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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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