You want your time in Estonia to be memorable, right?
You want to have experiences that are unique to you, not generic and touristy. more “Don’t be a Tourist in Estonia! Explore like a real traveller.”
Category: First Time Visitor
Hidden Tallinn Tours {Reviews and Testimonials}
My favourite part of giving tours of Tallinn is undoubtedly the people that I get to meet. Many of these travellers come here to immerse themselves in a new culture more “Hidden Tallinn Tours {Reviews and Testimonials}”
Kopli Tour {Abandoned Factory and Soviet stories}
5km north of Old Town lies the sleepy post-industrial district of Kopli. After many years in the shadows, this forgotten neighbourhood is back on the radar. more “Kopli Tour {Abandoned Factory and Soviet stories}”
Soviet Tour of Tallinn {Memories from the past}
Tallinn is a city built on stories. For many travellers, one of the most intriguing stories in Estonian history is the period of Soviet occupation from the 1940s until 1991. more “Soviet Tour of Tallinn {Memories from the past}”
Hidden Stories of Old Town [Walking Tour]
Join me on an alternative walking tour of Tallinn Old Town and see this popular tourist hotspot from the perspective of someone who chose to become a local. more “Hidden Stories of Old Town [Walking Tour]”
The Ultimate Tallinn Travel Guide: Discover the real Hidden Tallinn
Ten years of knowledge and experience, in one place. Here is my Ultimate Tallinn Travel Guide. more “The Ultimate Tallinn Travel Guide: Discover the real Hidden Tallinn”
15 Essential Websites and Apps for Travellers in Tallinn (Tinder not included!)
I was just about to write a long and witty introduction to this piece, but then I realised that the title speaks for itself. more “15 Essential Websites and Apps for Travellers in Tallinn (Tinder not included!)”
6 budget meals for €6 or less: Cheap, tasty food in Tallinn
Right, I’ll keep this intro brief because you look like you’re hungry…
We all love to eat. That’s a fact.
We all love a bargain. Another fact. more “6 budget meals for €6 or less: Cheap, tasty food in Tallinn”
14 Free WIFI hotspots in Tallinn (e-Estonia in action!)
In this chaotic and diverse world, there is one common phrase that unites us as a species. A phrase that, when uttered, causes every human being, regardless of their colour, creed or culture to rejoice…
“Free WIFI”
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A Beginners’ Guide to Tallinn
Dynamic, yet peaceful.
Modern, yet traditional.
Nordic future, Soviet past.
Fiercely patriotic; yet outward-facing. more “A Beginners’ Guide to Tallinn”
A Beginners’ Guide to the Estonian Craft Beer Revolution
Picture the scene: it’s 2009 and a pair of fresh-faced students had ventured to Tallinn for their first back-packing experience. more “A Beginners’ Guide to the Estonian Craft Beer Revolution”
Cycling in Tallinn: The 5 best rides in the Estonian capital
There is no better way to explore Tallinn than on two wheels. Cycling offers the kind of flexibility, freedom and fun that motorised transport simply cannot. Hidden side-streets, secret forest paths and enticing neighbourhoods all become accessible when you venture out on a bicycle. more “Cycling in Tallinn: The 5 best rides in the Estonian capital”
8 Reasons to Visit Tallinn this Winter
Crisp carpets of pristine snow, the first warming sip of spicy mulled wine, an evening walk in the peaceful glow of orange streets lamps and the Old Town at its enchanting best. more “8 Reasons to Visit Tallinn this Winter”
5 Legends of Tallinn Old Town (and where to find them)
Did you now that Tallinn Old Town is absolutely teeming with myths and legends?
You didn’t? more “5 Legends of Tallinn Old Town (and where to find them)”