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 July 2024

Who was Emilie Rosalie Beermann?

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Born in Pilistvere on the 16th of December 1860, Emilie Rosalie Beermann was the eldest of eight children in the family of Gustav Heinrich B...
Friday, 26 July 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics: It all begins today!

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Good luck to the Estonian athletes who are set to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. May they bring home many medals and make Eston...
Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Fun fact: Estonia at the Olympics

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The first time basketball was ever played at the Olympic Games was on the 7th August 1936 in Berlin. The opening match was played between Es...
Monday, 22 July 2024

Evald Okas Museum reopens in Haapsalu

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The museum dedicated to the works of Estonian artist Evald Okas has reopened in Haapsalu after a two-year renovation. The 19th century museu...
Saturday, 20 July 2024

Enjoy the next full moon in Tallinn

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The next full moon can be seen tomorrow on July 21. The moon will still appear full the night before and after its peak for the casual starg...
Friday, 19 July 2024

Old photographs of Tallinn

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I love viewing old photographs of Tallinn. In them I catch a glimpse of a bygone era that was once familar to my grandparents and their pare...
Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Tallinn's Old Town Square

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Located in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town, the Town Hall Square has long been a central hub of activity. First mentioned in 1313, the t...
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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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