Tallinn Music Week 2023, Estonia
Tallinn with its stunning medieval centre, dating from 1248, and its thriving galleries, restaurants and bars is a must for the traveller. However for one week it is transformed into…
Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
Whether it is for ethical reasons or health, increasingly large numbers of people are turning towards veganism. According to the Veganuary website 620,000 people tried being vegan last January, from…
Christmas Markets in Europe and the UK
From the original December market to the city that created stollen, the source of mulled wine and the first Christmas tree, let Travel Begins at 40 guide you through some…
Tallinn, Europe’s 13th Green Capital
In 2023, Estonia’s capital city, Tallinn, will become Europe’s 13th Green Capital with a goal of becoming a model city for sustainable governance. As one of the best-preserved…
Estonia: A Destination of Culture
Set within the Gulf of Finland, in the heart of the Baltic region, Estonia connects the cultural dots between Scandinavia, Central and Eastern Europe. Estonia’s UNESCO world heritage capital Tallinn…
Where to Go in May 2022
Images from packed airports demonstrate the desire to wander has lost none of its lustre during the last couple of years. If you are looking to go on holiday next…
5 Wellness Destinations in Estonia
With sauna culture remaining a significant part of Estonian life for hundreds of years, it is unsurprising that the country is ideal for a wellness holiday. Combining ancient traditions with innovative modern…
Tallinn Restaurant Week 2021, Estonia
Estonia’s capital becomes a foodie heaven in November during the twice-annual Tallinn Restaurant Week when you can celebrate gourmet food and dine at some of the city’s…
Experience Medieval Days in Tallinn’s Old Town
Considered one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, Tallinn plays host to an annual celebration of Medieval Days to mark this heritage. Hosted by the Estonian Folk Art and…
Celebrate Estonia’s Midsummer White Nights
Midsummer’s Day – known as Jannipäev – is the beginning of Estonia’s White Nights celebrations and is one of the country’s most important days of the year. As daylight extends…
8 Remote European Islands You Must Visit
During the current climate we are all looking for secluded places where we can escape. Milda Urbonaite explores the most remote European islands you should visit. Today’s fast-paced modern life…
Fotografiska Restaurant & Gallery Opens in Tallinn
Fotografiska, the internationally recognised museum of photography with its roots in Stockholm, recently opened a gallery-cum-restaurant in Tallinn, Estonia. A meeting place…
