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Seen everything in Kalamaja? Next stop is Pelgulinn area!
Telliskivi is already familiar to everyone, and most of the visitors are starting know Kalamaja as well. Pelgulinn area on the other hand, seems to be so far a little less known. It’s right next door to these two. Like the Kalamaja, Pelgulinn area is a cozy and green wooden house district, taken over by hipsters and a young creative…
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Visit in Patarei prison is a time travel to an era you wish didn’t exist
We were lucky on our latest trip to Tallinn: I was in town at the same time as the gates of the historic Patarei prison opened again to the public. It has been a few years since the last time. My previous visit in Patarei was so impressive that I’ve been waiting for the next opportunity go get in again.…
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Vegan Tallinn is delicious – and there is so much to choose from.
Vegan Tallinn – is a vegan able to have a feast just like an omnivorous person? I’m often asked about tips on vegetarian and vegan restaurants, so it’s time to put all the best places together. The list is regularly updated, so please comment if you can’t find your favorite. It would be great to have all the best places…
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Speakeasy in Tallinn – urban legend or true story?
I lift veil of the secrecy right away: yes, there is speakeasy in Tallinn. And once started let’s push the curtain wide open: there is not just one, but many secret cocktail bars in Tallinn! None of them really advertise themselves, so you just have to trust me and read on. Not quite a speakeasy, but wonderfully atmospheric Botaanik I…
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Wine bars in Tallinn – so many to choose from!
Do you like the wine bars in Tallinn? I do! The décor is often cozy, and music is rarely played too loud if it is at all. I’m clearly old, as a calm discussion is more my thing than, say, jumping up and down in front of a stage and in a club gig. So it’s the wine bars! And…
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Best terraces in Tallinn. Please summer come already!
Best terraces in Tallinn: there is so many of them! Therefore, grains should be able to be distinguished from chaff. Which ones are the creme de la creme of the places for a perfect drink outdoors? Sitting on the terrace is not binge drinking of beer, but enjoying sitting outdoors and the summer atmosphere with a nice glass or two.…
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Fotografiska Tallinn is coming!
Plus there is much more to see for anyone who likes photo art. Fotografiska Tallinn opens in June! It was such a joyful news to me who loves Tallinn, photography and Fotografiska Stockholm! Fotografiska has been my favorite destination in Stockholm right from its opening. In addition to interesting exhibitions, I have been charmed by the good museum store and…
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Coziest cafes in Tallinn
My super popular list of best restaurants in Tallinn gets continuation. Now it’s time to list all the nicest and most comfortable cafes in Tallinn. By the way: welcome to join my Facebook group called Tallinnatärpit (Tallinn tips). Most of the posts and almost 3000 members are Finnish, but you’re more than welcome to join the conversation in English as…
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Breakfast in Tallinn
Posts regarding breakfasts in Tallinn are the most popular ones in my blog, so it’s time to put all the best breakfast spots together. While staying at Airbnb the breakfast is usually not included in the price of the stay, and not always in the hotels either. Even a day tripper may want to start one’s day at the breakfast…