Estonia has long stood apart from its neighbors, with its unique language and culture having survived all that history has thrown at it, whether it be occupation by Sweden, the Nazis, or the Soviet Union. Now in its fourth decade of independence, this nation on the edge of the EU is at once fantastically modern and charmingly old-fashioned. Soaking up Tallinn’s long white nights and medieval history or exploring the country’s coastline are joys to be savored. Superb national parks get you back to nature, quaint villages evoke a sense of the past, and uplifting song festivals celebrate age-old traditions.
