Christmas Markets in Europe and the UK
From the original December market to the city that created stollen, the source of mulled wine and the first Christmas tree, let Travel Begins at 40 guide you through some…
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From the original December market to the city that created stollen, the source of mulled wine and the first Christmas tree, let Travel Begins at 40 guide you through some…
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Mark Bibby Jackson continues his journey to Tallinn Estonia, leaving the Old Town and visiting the nearby coastline, spending a night in the woods before enjoying the Tallinn nightlife. Our…
Mark Bibby Jackson explores Tallinn Old Town, Telliskivi and Fotografiska while discovering the great food scene and remarkable culture in the Estonian capital. It is not every day you go…
Tallinn Christmas Market runs from 22 November to 27 December in the Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) right in the heart of the medieval lower Old Town of Tallinn. This…
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival or PÖFF (Pimedate Ööde filmifestival) is the leading film festival in Estonia. Held from 8 to 24 November 2024, it is one of 15 A-list film festivals…
Robert Spellman goes bog walking in Estonia and visits Tartu, European Capital of Culture in 2024, and Narva on the Russian border. Never had I heard the word “bog” uttered…
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During the current climate we are all looking for secluded places where we can escape. Milda Urbonaite explores the most remote European islands you should visit. Today’s fast-paced modern life…
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Tallinn with its stunning medieval centre, dating from 1248, and its thriving galleries, restaurants and bars is a must for the traveller. However for one week it is transformed into…
The former Soviet state celebrated its centenary in 2018 with a flurry of celebrations across the country.
The Estonian capital of Talinn is one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe, and is well worth a visit, especially with relatively inexpensive flights from the UK.
The flag consists of three horizontal stripes – blue, black and white. The flag was banned during Soviet times.
If you are into weird festivals then Estonia might be the country for you. From howling with wolves, to bog walking and even wife carrying, there is a celebration whatever your peccadillo.
While it must be confessed that the country is not exactly blessed with the most wonderful climate, the snow does assure you of the most picturesque Christmas Market. And it was in Talinn that the Christmas Tree was invented. So maybe now is the time to consider a trip to the Baltic state.