Tallinn Estonia

Formerly the conquest of greater powers – Danish, Swedish, Polish, German and Soviet – Tallinn is now a proud European capital with an allure all of its own. It's lively yet peaceful, absurdly photogenic and bursting with wonderful sights – ancient churches, medieval streetscapes and noble merchants' houses. Throw in delightful food and vibrant modern culture and it's no wonder Tallinn is the most visited Baltic country of the three.

Dave and I enjoyed walking around Old town which is one of the best preserved old towns in europe. Tallinn is known also for its hipster esque restaurants and cafes, street art, as well as its craft beer scene. Although Dave and I liked Tallinn the least of the 3 baltic capitals (most touristed, locals working in tourism/restaurants dressed up in medieval clothing so it had a disneyland feel) we still had a great time here and found the city enjoyable.Read more