Estonia Travel
Estonia is a nation of northeastern Europe and the northernmost of the 3 Baltic states (a term given to the countries in northeastern Europe situated on the Baltic Sea, namely Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia) comprising 1,500 islands and islets. Estonia was established as one of the Soviet Union's constituent republics in 1940. Estonia and the other Baltic states gained independence from the Soviet Union on September 6, 1991, and membership in the United Nations followed soon after. Estonia began the process of converting its government to a parliamentary democracy and shifting its economy to market capitalism. It desired further European integration and joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) in 2004.
Through this series of articles, I intend to share our stories and experiences of traveling across Estonia with our fellow photography and travel enthusiasts. I hope they help you plan your travels across this beautiful country!
Tallinn's medieval Old Town takes on a particularly romantic look in the winter, when a new dusting of snow covers its rooftops and candles cast a flickering glow across its cobblestone alleyways. Tallinn is at its most enchanting during the winter, despite the dark nights. From ice skating on the Old Town's outdoor rink to sipping mulled wine on the ancient Town Hall square at one of Europe's best Christmas Markets, it's a true winter wonderland!