Sporting THE coolest hat in all of Estonia. And no, sadly I didn’t purchase it.
An Estonian bookstore.
Hey! There’s a Vapiano (a popular DC restaurant founded by a German company) in Estonia of all places! Not only was the food really good, they also had the gummy bears for dessert just like in DC.
Daytrip to Tartu, Estonia
The awesome college town Tartu is about a three hour drive from Tallinn, but makes for a great day trip if you’re willing to get up early enough and also brave enough to figure out the Estonian bus system. After finding the coach station (which is different from the bus station), we set about buying our tickets which meant sorting through numerous time tables and different companies until we finally found the right trip. Though the busses were a bit run-down, like most of Estonia, they were wired with complimentary wi-fi!
Tartu is a great city to explore on foot, and there’s lots to see: the University, the monument to the 10,000 born resident of Tartu (WINNER!), a big pig statue, and some beautiful cobblestone streets. It also has a really great college-town vibe, and some good food to boot. Some photos:
Trying my best to be an Estonian hipster.
Best street name ever! Tartu, Estonia.
Exploring Old Town Tallinn
Old Town in Tallinn is a great place to wander aimlessly staring at the beautiful buildings, climbing the castle walls, and exploring the cobblestone streets. Some photos:
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