After centuries of Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian rule, Estonia attained independence in 1918. Forcibly incorporated into the USSR in 1940, it regained its freedom in 1991, with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since the last Russian troops left in 1994, Estonia has been free to promote economic and political ties with Western Europe. It joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004. To be updated
May 1st 2008Europe » Estonia » Tallinn Matkamme alkoi aikaisin Wappuaamuna... siis, kun muut kokosivat voimiaan mennäkseen Ullanlinnalle tai Wappusillikselle tms.
Me siis suuntasimme Polomme (JEU-329) kohti Länsisatamaa ja Tallink Starill ... [full story]
April 30th 2008Europe » Estonia » Tallinn Three Baltic capitals, three UNESCO-protected Old Towns. So what does this actually mean, acquiring UNESCO-recognition? In short, any country can suggest a place it wants to have included in UNESCO's ... 6 photos[full story]
April 13th 2008Europe » Estonia » Tallinn From Sweden I hoped on a ferry to Tallinn the Capital of Estonia to begin my journey through Eastern Europe. First off I have to say that the ferry had to be one of the weirdest experiences so far. T ... 12 photos[full story]
April 7th 2008Europe » Estonia » Tallinn On telling friends and family that Vicky and I were off to a tour of the Baltics (well, Estonia and Latvia anyway) taking in not just the tourist/stag party Meccas of Tallinn and Riga but also heading ... 42 photos[full story]
March 25th 2008Europe » Estonia » Tallinn
I am in the Old Town inside the town walls. It is georgous. Lots of shops and bars but you have to look carefully for them because the signs are subtle and don't ruin the scenery at all. I did not h ... 7 photos[full story]
March 7th 2008Europe » Estonia » Tallinn What started as a day-dream at work, became a crazy reality last week.
I started my trip with a visit to Dublin with some of my friends from Prague. A girl we met during our teaching course lives the ... 9 photos[full story]
August 31st 2003Europe » Estonia » Tallinn The ship is a little bit worn down. Seems ok though, should manage not to sink at least for one more time on its route between Tallinn and Stockholm. Equipped with most facilities - bar, casino, night ... [full story]
November 7th 2007Europe » Estonia » Tartu At the End of October i end up in Estonia for Energy 2007, it is for the first time when i am taking part in a conference organized by 3 countries and i can say it was a great feeling trying to figure ... 16 photos[full story]
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