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Travel stories from Tallinn

Collection of 20 travel stories from Tallinn, Estonia. Written by your friends on the road.

Traveler Sammich

Pirita
2009-04-08, Tallinn, Estonia. By: Sammich

Yesterday I took a bus to the beachy part of town (Pirita) which was nice enough but nothing special, then headed back to Tallinn to look at the rest of the old town during the afternoon. In the even...

 
Traveler Sammich

Day 1
2009-04-07, Tallinn, Estonia. By: Sammich

Arrived yesterday without any mishaps (I even found the hostel straight away, which was impressive). I'm in the old town, which is compact and lovely, and sort of empty in a peaceful way rather than ...

 
Picture from story ESTONIA-THE SINGING NATION-PART THREE

ESTONIA-THE SINGING NATION-PART THREE
2008-12-05, Tallinn, Estonia. By: no2ndhome

(Excerpted from my book Our Summer In Estonia; Amazon.com) As Communist Party control began to unravel when Gorbachev loosened the reins, Estonians tested their strength, timidly at first, and then...

 
Picture from story ESTONIA-A SINGING NATION  PART TWO

ESTONIA-A SINGING NATION PART TWO
2008-11-17, Tallinn, Estonia. By: no2ndhome

(Excerpted from Our Summer in Estonia Amazon.com) Estonia's association as a singing nation began in the city of Tartu, home of Tartu University, in June, 1869. The inspiration for a national song ...

 
Picture from story ESTONIA---RENT A USED CAR AND SAVE $$$

ESTONIA---RENT A USED CAR AND SAVE $$$
2008-10-04, Tallinn, Estonia. By: no2ndhome

Continuing my story about spending the summer in Estonia (see my profile and web site) I want to discuss how I address the need for a rental car during our entire summer. For our first summer abroad, ...

 
Picture from story The Boat to Aland

The Boat to Aland
2008-08-04, Tallinn, Estonia. By: bolioboy

The Boat to Aland Monday August 4th, 2008 Tallinn, Estonia Scandinavia 2008 - Day 4 Yesterday touring Tallinn in the daylight was a blast. Without breakfast I headed off to see the Russian ...

 
Picture from story The Unhatched Plans of Chickens

The Unhatched Plans of Chickens
2008-08-03, Tallinn, Estonia. By: bolioboy

The Unhatched Plans of Chickens Sunday August 3rd, 2008 Tallinn, Estonia Scandinavia 2008 - Day 3 Breakfast was included in the cost of the hostel so after waking up from what amounted to a...

 
Picture from story OUR LOVE NEST IN TALLINN

OUR LOVE NEST IN TALLINN
2008-09-18, Tallinn, Estonia. By: no2ndhome

For six years Elysee and I have put into practice our adopted retired lifestyle: "The World Is Our Second Home." (See my profile for more information on that.) We have ranged from Slovenia, to Carmel,...

 
Picture from story A NIGHT ON THE SQUARE- THE WOMAN'S SIDE OF THE STORY.

A NIGHT ON THE SQUARE- THE WOMAN'S SIDE OF THE STORY.
2008-08-22, Tallinn, Estonia. By: NO2NDHOME

I was doing just fine, surrounded by a bevy of Estonian beauties. The remainder of this story is also excerpted from my book Our Summer in Estonia. "All was going great for me, when my competition ...

 
Picture from story A NIGHT ON THE SQUARE- THE MAN'S SIDE OF THE STORY.

A NIGHT ON THE SQUARE- THE MAN'S SIDE OF THE STORY.
2008-08-20, Tallinn, Estonia. By: no2ndhome

I would certainly advise any young person visitng Tallinn to wander into the Old Town Square for night of revelry. Elysee and I were returnig to our apartment from dinner at Controvento, a five minute...

 
Picture from story TALLINN ESTONIA HAS WORLD'S TALLEST BUILDING!!

TALLINN ESTONIA HAS WORLD'S TALLEST BUILDING!!
2008-08-05, Tallinn, Estonia. By: no2ndhome

Amazing as it seems for little Estonia, St. Olav's church is reputed to have been the tallest building in the world at the time of its construction in 1267. It is 140m (460ft) high. It was built by Sc...

 
Picture from story Estonia's national theater- ESTONIA

Estonia's national theater- ESTONIA
2008-07-21, Tallinn, Estonia. By: no2ndhome

Taken from my book OUR SUMMER IN ESTONIA (www.amazon.com) "Tallinn is graced by a jewel-box, the national opera house and concert hall pleasingly named 'ESTONIA.' The theater opened in September 1913 ...

 
Picture from story Town Square

Town Square
2008-07-07, Tallinn, Estonia. By: no2ndhome

(excerpted from my travel journal... Our Summer in Estonia Amazon.com) "Tallinn was one of the most protected cities in Europe during he midle Ages, ringed by fortifications, high walls, towers and...

 
Traveler edcal

Beautiful Baltics
2006-02-06, Tallinn, Estonia. By: edcal

G'day G'day, and how ya going, I have just come to the end of one of the best weeks of my trip and thus, almost signaling the end of the travelling. It has been one of the most funfilled, drinking,...

 
Traveler Burntfish

From UB40 to Europe
2005-11-12, Tallinn, Estonia. By: Burntfish

Late is as late does and we're sorry, but you just wouldn't believe the fun you can have down the Brizzle looking for places to live and work, having car crashes and pretending that the festive period...

 
Picture from story Tallin Tales

Tallin Tales
2004-04-04, Tallinn, Estonia. By: adetrich

The capitol of the northernmost Baltic state, Estonia, Tallin is an "enchanting medieval town that's on the brink of a new life," the party town of the cash-strapped EU Finns of Helsinki, and my home ...

 
Traveler celind73

Tatu At Sea
2003-08-26, Tallinn, Estonia. By: celind73

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...

 
Traveler lomotravel

tallinn
2002-07-21, tallinn, Estonia. By: lomotravel

this is absolutely one of the most beautiful cities in europe. the buildings and old city here is preserved better than anywhere else i can remember being. I spent only one day here but i felt sad to ...

 
Picture from story The journey home

The journey home
2002-09-30, Tallinn, Estonia. By: kingseany

The boat pulled off at around 6.00 Estonian time, and there wasn't much else to do except visit the bar. Karolina hears a lottery is due later, so desperately searches for the lottery seller. Eventual...

 
Traveler temppu_

Day cruises
2002-08-08, Tallinn, Estonia. By: temppu_

Only visited the capital city of Estonia, been there several times, but only one day at a time.

 


 
 

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