Tallinn

Estonia--Tallinn

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October 1st 2008
Hello from gorgeous (wait for it...) Estonia! What the Hell, you ask? Why am I not in Croatia, or ex-Yugoslavia in general? Well, I decided to give my beloved Balkans a rest and try something new. Last week, while staring at my map and perusing my Lonely Planet, I noticed the little Baltics, and decided this region seemed like just the right choice! I have five days and I plan to see E ... read more

Europe » Estonia » Tallinn

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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 le... ... read more