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Europe » Estonia » Tallinn April 11th 2007

A while ago dad had the opportunity to go to Tallinn in Estonia with his job. He brought us with him because he thought we would enjoy it. Dad was on a conference much of the time so we had to have fun on our own. But that is not a problem. We know how to enjoy ourselves. Mum and dad can be so boring sometimes so we often have to take matter in our own hands to ensure we have fun at least. First dad was on a conference at his job. Then we spent the time playing with dad's computer. After that we left dad's job. First we got a bit worried when we were not going towards airport like we usually do when we travel to foreign countries. But then dad explained that ... read more

In Tallinn

Europe » Estonia » Tallinn April 3rd 2007

Tallinn

ElbridgeGerry

I'm jet-setting around Europe now, (is it jet-setting if you've got the middle seat? I'm not sure) and I've landed outside of Russia again. HISTORY ALERT! Tallinn is the capital of Estonia and was founded in 2000 BC. It hosted the 1980 Olympics and is the home of a popular candy known as the "curd snack", which I can assure you I didn't partake in. Curd snack, heh heh.... read more

A couple of hours in Tallinn

Europe » Estonia » Tallinn March 30th 2007

The Logo of the Olympic Games in 1980

Ake Och Emma

I have just come back from a quick visit in Tallinn, Estonia. Strictly this was not a holiday because I was there for a conference. But I had the opportunity to spend a few hours in Tallinn and tried to make the most out of them. I decided on spending the time on visiting two different sights. First Pirita, an area on the coast of the Baltic Sea just north of the City Centre, and then the Old Town. The Old Town is easily the biggest tourist attraction in Tallinn. Most parts of the Old Town dates back to the Middle Ages. Tallinn was one of the cities in the trade union the Hanseatic League. To walk around among the well preserved houses in the Old Town sometimes makes you feel like you have been warped ... read more

Tallinn & Riga

Europe » Estonia » Tallinn March 4th 2007

Entrance to Tallian Old Town

Lee Clare

After the craziness that is Russia, Tallinn (Estonia) was a wonderful relief! We were not able to get visas as we were hoping for Belarus but the Baltic's so far have exceeded expectations to make up for it! We arrived in Tallinn early morning after the worst overnight bus I have ever experienced- the heater was on me all night and the icy road made for an uncomfortable bumpy night! None of the luxuries of south American semi-cama just rock hard seats and leg room for midgets. Tallinn old town is a beautifully preserved medieval maze of cobbled streets and squares. There are plenty of tacky taverns with waiters/waitresses dressed in ye olde clothes which is unfortunate but that's what happens when easyjet start flying somewhere! The best thing (or worst depending on how you look ... read more

Back to the real world

Europe » Estonia » Tallinn February 10th 2007

KGB hospitality

Ol_boss

In the last week and a half I've been through Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. I've said "Arrr" to a drink with a real-life Sweedish pirate in Riga, "ahh..." to some incredibly hot 'dancers' in Tallin, "uhh??" to ticket sales and collection people pretty much everywhere, and most importantly "aha!" finally finding Shane sleeping in a backpackers in the far north of mainland Europe. Right now we're on a 21h journey back to Wroclaw for a final two days of freedom before I have to fly to Scotland and begin to again make a worthwhile contribution to society. It's been an interesting way to spend my last couple of weeks to say the least! It certainly gave me a taste of a completely different fast and furious style of travel. It's worked out well, it's good ... read more

Searching for an ex-Russian submarine base

Across the sea

Europe » Estonia » Tallinn February 5th 2007

tallin fading away

doladodela

Nice. icy. cold. see tallin fade away... ... read more

Tallin

Europe » Estonia » Tallinn February 4th 2007

eu e o daniel

doladodela

tallin e bonita... read more

Old House Hostel

Europe » Estonia » Tallinn February 4th 2007

doladodela

Fica na parte velha da cidade. A casa e (n sei onde se poe os acentos nestes teclados russos...) velha e esta recuperada. duma janela vejo a calcada de pedra da rua, pedras grandes, o frio, as casas velhas e a ponta de uma torre enorme e ponteaguda de uma igreja enorme. Estamos satisfeitos.Chegamos. No nosso quarto esta uma rapariga Sul Koreana, que exibe orgulhosamente uma fotografia dela e do pai natal tirada na Laponia ( Pinland is bery cord!! ) e um homem estono que tresanda e fala de noite ( em estono,naturalmente... Porque e que a agua quente acaba tao depressa?!! ... read more

Tallinn, Estonia

Europe » Estonia » Tallinn January 11th 2007

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn

Claire Michelle and Ciara

We've come to the end of our stay here in Tallinn, and will be very sad to leave. It's such a beautiful city, much more so than I (Ciara) could have imagined. The Old Town is entirely surrounded by huge city walls and battlements, and everywhere you look you see another amazing piece of architecture, from the Alexander Nevski orthodox cathedral to the gothic town hall tower in the main cobbled square. Here there was a huge Christmas tree covered in lights, and just around the corner they sold the most beautiful smelling cinnamon nuts from an old cart. We arrived on Sunday 7th around midday, and spent the whole afternoon wandering around and getting our bearings. The second day we walked out to the western suburbs through all the residential areas where there was a ... read more

Is it OK if I take a photo?

Europe » Estonia » Tallinn October 17th 2006

Cathedral in Tallinn

Tom Rooney

I thought I should ask the pretty girl for permission before taking her picture, as she was working at a medieval cart in the heart of Tallinn's old town. "Yes" she replied without hesitation, "if you have your paper and brushes you may begin." I looked at her blankly then repeated, "No, I would like to take a photograph." "Not at all" she responded "just take out your brushes." Huh, now I was really getting confused "Er, I mean with my camera." while pointing at said apparatus for added emphasis "What?" she exclaimed with a frown "I don't know what you are talking about. Weird people!" Finally the penny dropped, it became clear she had pulled off this little caper in good fun before. "Aah, I get it," I said with a smile, "this being a ... read more

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