Estonian
More Noms in Tallinn: Coffee, Cakes, and Clubs and Bars
Posted 12 October 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
If you liked hearing about Tallinn’s top eateries, representing every rung on the burgers-to-fine dining gastro ladder, here’s a teaspoonful of gastric chink-fillers and list of liquid lunches to round off your Baltic Run in fittingly high spirits. Photo by Tom Pavel
Tallinn Restaurants: Where to Eat and Drink
Posted 10 October 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Tallinn, destination of Baltic Run, is full of good restaurants and more are popping up all the time! Here’s part one of two on the top places to celebrate having completed the challenge. Photo by Dale Cruse
Hidden Gems of Estonia, Part Six: Old Tartu Observatory
Posted 31 August 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Your virtual trail of discovery of hidden gems in Estonia takes you from a hill of crosses, created as a religious tribute to the unseen, to one of a scientific undertaking dedicated to charting the heavens. Welcome to the Tartu Observatory. Photo by Guillaume Speurt
Hidden Gems of Estonia – Part Five: Seaplane Harbour, Tallinn
Posted 18 August 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Estonia’s love affair with things that move like lightning, going back some 7,500 years, seems set to stretch out for several more generations into the future as soon as your eyes fall upon this building, from any angle or distance; this jaw-dropping massive concrete structure, originally dreamt up a hundred […]
The Beautiful Estonian Diving Spot That is Also an Underwater Prison
Posted 4 August 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Heard of the game “just one in common”? Don’t worry, we neither till the other day. Turns out it’s the best thing for journeys, vacations, or any occasion at least two of you feel like matching the stretch of your imaginations to that of the time on your hands. Okay, […]
Hidden Gems of Estonia: Kaali Meteorite Crater Field
Posted 1 August 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
If, while reading last week’s piece on vintage KGB spy tech, you too fleetingly felt that if presented with some of the pegs or dials there out of context, you might not be able to tell their functions from that of a hole in the ground, this one is for […]
Hidden Gems of Estonia, Part One: a Brilliant Insight into Another World
Posted 28 July 2016 by Judit IN / 0 responses
Welcome to Part One of our brand new Hidden Gems Series, compiled to help you make the most of your Baltic Run adventures. Over the course of it, we’ll be endeavoring to introduce you to those hard-to-find treasures of the Baltic countries that everyone tries, but only a few manage […]
Where does Estonian come from?
Posted 30 June 2016 by Alicia IN / 0 responses
The story of the Estonian language is a fascinating one. It is not related to its traditional neighbors and allies, the other Baltic states Latvia and Lithuania, whose languages share a common root and are quite similar between each other. Estonian, on the other hand, is completely different not only […]
Useful Phrases During the Baltic Run
Posted 3 June 2016 by Alicia IN / 1 response
Driving through Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia you will meet lots of people of these beautiful countries and interact with their culture. Language can be a barrier sometimes, but with these useful phrases you will be able to jump it! Cover picture by deandare06 Hello Polish: Czesc […]
Seven Reasons to Visit Tallinn in Winter
Posted 18 November 2014 by admin IN / 0 responses
Perched on the top of the Baltic States, a stone’s throw across the sea from Helsinki, Tallinn is one of Europe’s most obscure capitals. While the Baltic countries like Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have only recently started to make it onto the bucket list belonging to the world’s most seasoned travelers, there are many out there who couldn’t place Estonia on the map.