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Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm
by Kristjan Tamm
This podcast travels through Estonia at the pace of someone learning it properly. The mainland is flat, boggy and partly wooded, while more than 1,500 islands lie offshore, and the maritime climate keeps winters wet and summers cool. That combination shapes how you move around and what you notice.The host covers a real range: Tallinn, the capital of 454,000; Tartu, the university city in the hilly south; Soomaa, a flat, boggy lowland; and Saaremaa, the largest of the offshore islands. There is also Narva, on the eastern border, where the mix of Estonian and Russian speakers is part of everyday life.Across the series, the host returns to places as the seasons change: wet winter lowlands, cool summer beaches, the bogs in autumn light. One episode may follow a route inland and the next loops back to a smaller town. That slower pattern lets a place accumulate meaning.Kristjan Tamm lives in Estonia and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and sma
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Final Days in Kuressaare Before the Drift East
Kristjan’s last full day on Saaremaa, exploring the quiet streets of Kuressaare, the history of the Episcopal Castle, and the changing light of early September before heading back toward the mainland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kesklinn, Kuursaal, Town Park, Vanalinn, Raekoda, Chameleon Cafe, Kuressaare piiskopilinnus, Saaremaa Museum. Covered: Kuressaare daily life, Cost of living breakdown, Local dining recommendations, Practical travel logistics, Saaremaa Food Festival, Kuressaare street picnic. Chapters:00:00 Kesklinn01:32 Vanalinn03:14 Chameleon Cafe05:09 Lossi Street06:59 Kuursaal08:35 Kuressaare A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #EstoniaTravel #IslandLife #EpiscopalCastle #SaaremaaFoodFestival #AlvarLandscape #KuressaareCafe #EstonianCulture #SeptemberInEstonia #TravelEstonia #SlowTravel #IslandHopping #BalticStates #KuressaareCastle #NatureWalk #LocalFood #EstonianAutumn https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kuressaare September Light and the Alvar Coast
Kristjan explores the quiet alvar landscape of Vilsandi National Park, visits the Kaali meteorite craters, and reflects on the costs and rhythms of island life as summer ends. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kaali meteorite crater field, Chameleon Cafe, Saaremaa Museum, Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, Panga cliff, Sügislaat autumn market, Söstar köök & baar, Lossi Street. Covered: Cost of Living in Kuressaare, Kaali Meteorite Crater Field, Alvar Coast and Vilsandi, Local Dining Recommendations, Public Transport Logistics, End-of-summer rituals. Chapters:00:00 Kesklinn district01:46 Kaali meteorite crater field03:31 Chameleon Cafe05:20 Panga cliff06:57 Sügislaat autumn market08:29 Lossi Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #EstoniaTravel #AlvarLandscape #KaaliCrater #AutumnInEstonia #IslandLife #KuressaareCastle #VilsandiPark #EstonianFood #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadEstonia #BalticStates #NaturePhotography #CulturalHeritage #SeptemberVibes #TravelBudget #LocalExperiences https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kuressaare Street Picnic and the Alvar Coast
Kristjan navigates the Saaremaa Food Festival in Kuressaare, tasting island preserves on Lossi Street before cycling out to the wind-swept alvar coast of Vilsandi National Park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Lossi Street, Chameleon Cafe, Vilsandi National Park, Panga Cliff, Kuressaare linnus, Söstar köök & baar. Covered: Saaremaa Food Festival, Kuressaare daily life, alvar landscape ecology, local dining costs, independent travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Kuressaare02:41 Chameleon Cafe06:23 Söstar köök & baar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #SaaremaaFoodFestival #EstoniaTravel #VilsandiNationalPark #AlvarLandscape #StreetPicnic #IslandLife #BalticStates #SlowTravel #EstonianNature #PangaCliff #KuressaareCastle #FoodFestival #AutumnInEstonia #TravelBudget #DigitalNomadEstonia #SustainableTravel #IslandHopping https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kuressaare Street Picnic and the Alvar Coast
Kristjan joins the Saaremaa Food Festival street picnic on Lossi Street, cycles to the alvar coast of Vilsandi National Park, and reflects on the cost of living and island resilience. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Smuuli, Chameleon Cafe, Lossi Street, Town Hall square, Panga Cliff, Vilsandi National Park, Angla Windmill Hill, Hotel NOSPA. Covered: Saaremaa Food Festival, Kuressaare street picnic, alvar landscape ecology, Panga Cliff geography, local dining costs, independent travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Smuuli01:31 Lossi Street03:41 Panga Cliff05:29 Kuressaare08:10 R-Kiosk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #EstoniaTravel #AlvarCoast #VilsandiNationalPark #FoodFestival #StreetPicnic #IslandLife #TravelEstonia #PangaCliff #AnglaWindmills #SpaCulture #LocalFood #AutumnInBaltics #SlowTravel #EstonianNature #BudgetTravel #IslandHopping https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kuressaare's September Light and the Alvar Coast
Kristjan explores the alvar landscape of Vilsandi National Park, reflects on the end of summer light in Kuressaare, and shares practical insights into living and traveling in Saaremaa. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, Marientali, Kuursaal, Sõrve Peninsula, Panga cliff, Roomassaare, Chameleon Cafe, Smuuli. Covered: Kuressaare daily life, Saaremaa alvar ecology, Cost of living breakdown, Local dining recommendations, Practical travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Kuressaare Episcopal Castle02:20 Panga cliff04:32 Kuressaare Town Hall06:38 Vinoteegi Residents08:21 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #EstoniaTravel #AlvarLandscape #EpiscopalCastle #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadLife #BalticStates #IslandLiving #NaturePhotography #EstonianCulture #SustainableTravel #TravelTips #FoodieEstonia #AutumnInEstonia #CastlesOfEurope #MeteoricCraters #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kuressaare's Quiet September Light and Castle Shadows
A rainy day in Kuressaare, Saaremaa. Kristjan explores the alvar coast of Vilsandi National Park, reflects on the end of summer, and navigates the practicalities of island living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, Saaremaa Museum, Kesklinn, Town Hall Square, Kuressaare Town Park, Kuursaal, Vilsandi National Park, Angla Windmill Park. Covered: Kuressaare Castle and Museum, Vilsandi National Park ecology, Cost of Living in Saaremaa, Public Transport Logistics, End-of-summer rituals. Chapters:00:00 Kuressaare01:43 Saaremaa Museum03:33 Angla Windmill Park05:09 Söstar köök & baar06:31 Roomassaare07:49 Kuursaal08:55 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #EstoniaTravel #AlvarCoast #VilsandiNationalPark #EpiscopalCastle #IslandLife #SlowTravel #EstoniaAutumn #KuressaareCastle #SaaremaaMuseum #TravelPodcast #KristjanTamm #DigitalNomadEstonia #BalticStates #NatureLovers #HistoricCastles #IslandHopping https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kuressaare's Alvar Coast and the End of Summer Light
Kristjan explores the fragile alvar landscape of Vilsandi National Park, visits the Kaali meteorite craters, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of island life as summer draws to a close. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Vilsandi National Park, Kaali Meteorite Crater Field, Kesklinn district, Tallinna tn, GoBus, R-Kiosk, Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, Town Hall square. Covered: Vilsandi National Park ecology, Kaali meteorite crater geology, Daily expenses in Kuressaare, Public transport logistics, End-of-summer rituals. Chapters:00:00 Kesklinn district02:13 Kuressaare04:53 Town Hall square07:11 Söstar köök & baar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #EstoniaTravel #AlvarLandscape #VilsandiNationalPark #KaaliCrater #IslandLife #SlowTravel #Estonia2026 #BalticStates #NaturePhotography #HistoricalSites #LocalCosts #TravelBudget #AutumnInEstonia #MuinastuledeOo #GuestHostLife #EstoniaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Muhu Ferry, Koguva Village and the Island Bread
A short ferry ride to Muhu island reveals the quiet heritage of Koguva village, traditional windmills, and the simple rhythm of island life before returning to Kuressaare for a proper saun and some black bread. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Muhu, Koguva, Angla Windmill Park, Panga Cliff, Roomassaare Harbour, Triigi Port, Väina-Surenaam, Hotel NOSPA. Covered: Muhu island exploration, Koguva village heritage, Kuressaare spa culture, Cost of living in Saaremaa, Traditional Estonian food, Island transportation logistics. Chapters:00:00 Kuressaare02:36 Koguva05:13 Hotel NOSPA08:13 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #MuhuIsland #EstoniaTravel #SlowTravel #IslandLife #KoguvaVillage #AnglaWindmills #EstonianCulture #TravelBudget #NorthernEurope #BalticStates #FerryRides #AutumnInEstonia #KristjanTamm #PodcastTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kuressaare Castle, Kaali Craters and the Alvar Coast
Day four in Kuressaare: a morning walk through the castle park, a drive to the Kaali meteorite craters, an afternoon on the alvar coast of Vilsandi, and reflections on the cost of island life as summer turns to autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, Town Park, Chameleon Cafe, Kuursaal, Kaali meteorite crater field, PÖIDE GRILLHOUSE, Angla Windmill Hill, Panga cliff. Covered: Kuressaare Castle and Museum, Kaali Meteorite Crater Field, Alvar Coast and Vilsandi, Cost of Living in Saaremaa, Island Transportation and Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Town Park03:24 PÖIDE GRILLHOUSE06:22 Castello Restoran Pizzeria A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #EstoniaTravel #CastleLife #MeteoriteCrater #AlvarCoast #IslandLiving #SlowTravel #AutumnInBaltics #KuressaareCastle #KaaliCrater #VilsandiNationalPark #EstoniaFood #BudgetTravel #DigitalNomadEstonia #SeptemberDiaries #IslandHopping #HistoryBuff https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kuressaare Morning After Bonfires and Alvar Light
Day three in Kuressaare. The morning after the Night of Ancient Bonfires, I walk through the quiet town, visit the castle museum, and head to the alvar coast at Vilsandi National Park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Marientali, Kesklinn, Town Park, Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, Saaremaa Museum, Raekoja plats, Classic Café, Triigi. Covered: Kuressaare castle and museum, Vilsandi National Park wildlife, Saaremaa free bus system, Night of Ancient Bonfires tradition, Cost of living in Kuressaare. Chapters:00:00 Kuressaare03:51 Triigi07:39 Roomassaare A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #VilsandiNationalPark #EstoniaTravel #AlvarCoastline #EpiscopalCastle #MuinastuledeOo #SlowTravel #BalticStates #AutumnInEstonia #IslandLife #TravelBudget #NaturePhotography #HistoricCastles #FreePublicTransport #LocalFood #SealWatching #SeptemberTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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The Morning After the Bonfires
Kristjan wakes to a quiet Kuressaare morning after the Night of Ancient Bonfires, walks the castle moat and town park, has lunch at a local favourite, and goes looking for autumn migrants on the coast. A gentle episode about the day summer ends. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Pärna Guesthouse & Apartments, Pagariäri | Vanalinna kohvik, Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, Saaremaa Museum, Kuursaal, Roomassaare, Söstar köök & baar, Vilsandi National Park. Covered: Kuressaare town life, Vilsandi National Park, Meteorite craters, Castle and museum, Island cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Pärna Guesthouse & Apartments01:24 Kuressaare Episcopal Castle03:40 Roomassaare05:01 Kaali meteorite crater field07:22 Chameleon Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #EstoniaTravel #BalticSea #Vilsandi #KaaliMeteorite #IslandLife #SlowTravel #AutumnMigration #Castle #SpaTown #LocalFood #EstonianIslands #LateSummer #TravelGuide #SaaremaaMuseum https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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The Long Crossing to Saaremaa's Quiet Light
Kristjan takes the ferry from Hiiumaa to Saaremaa, settles into Kuressaare, and walks the castle moat at dusk. He reflects on the island's spa-town history, the cost of a new base, and the calm before autumn migration. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kuressaare, Estonia. Places in this episode: Sõru harbour, Triigi harbour, Pärna Guesthouse, Kuressaare Episcopal Castle, Kuressaare Town Park, OmNom söök & jook, Kuursaal, Söstar köök & baar. Covered: Kuressaare castle and moat, Saaremaa ferry travel, Spa town history, Island cost of living, Late summer light, Restaurant visits. Chapters:00:00 Triigi harbour01:34 Pärna Guesthouse03:12 OmNom söök & jook04:33 Old town street05:18 Söstar köök & baar06:43 Kaali meteorite crater field A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kuressaare #Saaremaa #EstoniaTravel #IslandLife #MedievalCastle #SpaTown #BalticSea #AutumnMigration #Vilsandi #KaaliCrater #TravelEstonia #SlowTravel #HiddenEurope #CoastalWalk #IslandCuisine #KuressaareCastle https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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The Night of Ancient Bonfires
Kristjan's final evening on Hiiumaa arrives with the Night of Ancient Bonfires. He reflects on the island's quiet rhythms, the cost of slow travel, and the ancient light that draws people to the shores. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Rannapark, Restaurant Rannapaargu, Kärdla sadam, Tiismani Villa, Kärdla Church. Covered: Night of Ancient Bonfires, Hiiumaa island life, Kärdla evening, Cost of island travel, Ferry logistics. Chapters:00:00 Rannapark02:05 Restaurant Rannapaargu02:53 Beach04:18 Kärdla sadam07:03 Kärdla Church07:51 Tiismani Villa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NightOfAncientBonfires #Hiiumaa #Kärdla #EstoniaTravel #BalticSea #IslandLife #SlowTravel #MuinastuledeOo #HiiumaaIsland #EstonianCoast #TravelEstonia #VisitHiiumaa #BonfireNight #KardlaHarbour #Rannapaargu #Campfire https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kärdla's Last Morning Before the Long Drift East
Kristjan spends his final morning in Kärdla walking the Factory Square, visiting the Hiiumaa Museum one last time, and reflecting on the cost and quiet rhythms of island life before the Night of Ancient Bonfires and the journey back to the mainland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Tiismani Villa, Kärdla harbour, Factory Square, Hiiumaa Museum, linnapark, Hiiumaa Pruulikoja Resto, Rannapark, Restaurant Rannapaargu. Covered: Kärdla town life, Hiiumaa Museum, Island cost of living, Night of Ancient Bonfires, Beach and harbour scenes, Ferry travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Tiismani Villa02:35 Factory Square04:03 Hiiumaa Museum05:39 Hiiumaa Pruulikoja Resto07:24 Kärdla church08:46 Restaurant interior evening10:10 Quiet town night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kärdla #Hiiumaa #EstoniaTravel #IslandLife #BalticSea #KõpuLighthouse #HiiumaaMuseum #SlowTravel #TravelEurope #VisitEstonia #EstonianIslands #Rannapaargu #HiiumaaPruulikoja #MuinastuledeÖö #KärdlaTrip #AutumnInEstonia #FerryLife #CoastalWalk https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kärdla's Summer End and the Long Light
Kristjan spends his last full day in Kärdla, Hiiumaa, on the eve of the Night of Ancient Bonfires. He walks the crater rim, visits the museum's art collection, has a final harbour lunch, and reflects on the cost and rhythm of island life as summer closes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Tiismani Villa, Baabad, Hiiumaa Museum Pikk Maja, Paluküla health trails, Söökla Sõnajala, Kärdla sadam, Kärdla Jahtklubi Resto, Rannapark. Covered: Kärdla final day, Museum art visit, Meteorite crater trails, Harbour life, Local dining, Island costs. Chapters:00:00 Tiismani Villa01:02 Baabad02:17 Paluküla health trails03:30 Kärdla sadam04:38 Rannapark05:58 Factory Square07:38 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kärdla #Hiiumaa #EstoniaTravel #IslandLife #NightOfAncientBonfires #SlowTravel #BalticSea #KõpuLighthouse #PalukülaCrater #HiiumaaMuseum #KärdlaHarbour #TravelPodcast #EstoniaInsider #LateSummer #IslandEscape #CoastalEstonia #TravelEurope https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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The Last Ferry and the Long Kõpu Shadow
Kristjan spends his final full day in Kärdla before heading back to the mainland. He climbs the Kõpu lighthouse one last time, visits the museum, and reflects on the cost and rhythm of island life as summer winds down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Tiismani Villa, Kõpu Lighthouse Cafe, Kõpu Nature Reserve, Hiiumaa Museum (Pikk Maja), Kärdla Jahtklubi Resto, Hiiumaa Pruulikoja Resto, Rannapark, Kärdla linnapark. Covered: Island life and slow travel, Kõpu lighthouse and history, Hiiumaa Museum and local heritage, Dining and costs in Kärdla, Planning a ferry trip to mainland. Chapters:00:00 Tiismani Villa01:18 Kõpu Lighthouse Cafe02:53 Hilltop04:22 Kärdla Jahtklubi Resto05:57 Rannapark07:12 Hiiumaa Pruulikoja Resto08:44 Ferry A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kardla #Hiiumaa #EstoniaTravel #Lighthouse #KõpuLighthouse #IslandLife #BalticSea #Estonia #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #HiiumaaMuseum #PikkMaja #Vabrikuvaljak #Rannapark #KardlaJahtklubi #HiiumaaPruulikoda https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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The Last Warm Day of the Kärdla Summer
Kristjan spends his ninth day on Hiiumaa chasing a late-summer calm that feels like a season drawing to a close. A slow breakfast at the harbour, a return to the linnapark, a long walk along the beach at Rannapark, and an evening swim in the Baltic, all wrapped around the quiet cost of island living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Tiismani Villa, Kärdla sadam, Kärdla Jahtklubi Resto, Vabrikuväljak, Hiiumaa Muuseumi Pikk Maja, Rannapark, Söökla Sõnajala, Kärdla kirik. Covered: Cost of a day in Kärdla, Kärdla's parks and church, Swimming and beaches, Museum visit and local art, Late summer island atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Tiismani Villa04:13 Rannapark06:06 Park07:24 Hiiumaa Pruulikoja Resto08:41 Restaurant Rannapaargu A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Hiiumaa #Kärdla #EstoniaTravel #BalticSea #SlowTravel #IslandLife #Rannapark #PikkMaja #HiiumaaMuseum #SaunaCulture #EstonianIslands #LateSummer #TravelGuide #KärdlaHarbour #LocalFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kärdla's Last Light and the Night of Ancient Bonfires
Kristjan spends a quiet Monday in Kärdla as summer winds down, planning for the Night of Ancient Bonfires, reflecting on island costs, and savoring the last of the coastal light. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Rannapark, Hiiumaa Muuseumi Pikk Maja, Hiiumaa Pruulikoja Resto, Kärdla Sadam, Paluküla, Kärdla Church of St. John the Baptist, Söökla Sõnajala. Covered: Kärdla local life and costs, Island slow travel and quiet reflection, Night of Ancient Bonfires, Kärdla parks and church, Hiiumaa food and drink. Chapters:00:00 Rannapark01:06 Park02:09 Hiiumaa Pruulikoja Resto03:37 Paluküla05:59 Quiet night street08:02 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Estonia #Hiiumaa #Kärdla #IslandLife #BalticSea #NightOfAncientBonfires #MuinastuledeÖö #EstoniaTravel #SlowTravel #CoastalHikes #MeteoriteCrater #LighthouseStories #SummerEnding #LocalFood #TravelPodcast #ExploreEstonia #IslandEscape #BonfireNight https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kärdla's Stormy Sunday and the Kõpu Light
On a rainy, windy Sunday in Kärdla, Kristjan embraces the storm, visits the Kõpu lighthouse, enjoys a long lunch at Rannapaargu, and reflects on the practical costs of island life and the coming Night of Ancient Bonfires. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kärdla harbour, Hiiumaa Museum (Pikk Maja), Rannapark, Rannapaargu, Kärdla church, Kärdla city park, Söökla Sõnajala, Kärdla Jahtklubi Resto. Covered: Kärdla rainy day, Museum visit, Local dining, Island costs, Weather and travel, Night of Ancient Bonfires anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Rain00:39 Harbour02:02 Kärdla Jahtklubi Resto03:33 Rannapark05:10 Kärdla church06:29 Street08:04 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kärdla #Hiiumaa #EstoniaTravel #IslandLife #RainyDay #SlowTravel #BalticSea #Lighthouse #Kõpu #NightOfAncientBonfires #MuinastuledeÖö #EstonianSummer #Rannapark #PikkMaja #CoastalWalk #TravelCosts https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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A Rainy Day for the Soul of Hiiumaa
Kristjan spends a stormy day exploring Kärdla's indoor and outdoor corners, sampling island smoke, local beer, and a famous lighthouse café, while reflecting on the cost and quiet of late August on Hiiumaa. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Tiismani Villa, Kärdla Jahtklubi Resto, Hiiumaa Museum (Pikk Maja), Kõpu Lighthouse, Kõpu Lighthouse Cafe, Reigi pastorate, Rannapark, Söökla Sõnajala. Covered: Kärdla rainy day activities, Hiiumaa museums and history, Island cuisine and local produce, Weather impact on travel plans, Cost of living and travel on Hiiumaa. Chapters:00:00 Tiismani Villa02:40 Kõpu Lighthouse04:06 Reigi pastorate05:27 Söökla Sõnajala06:36 Room interior, rain on window08:02 Rain on window, night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kärdla #Hiiumaa #EstoniaTravel #IslandLife #RainyDay #KõpuLighthouse #HiiumaaMuseum #ReigiPastorate #SööklaSõnajala #KärdlaJahtklubi #EstoniaIslands #SlowTravel #BalticSea #LighthouseCafe #SustainableTravel #EstoniaNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Rain, a Crater, and the Smell of Moss
On a rain-softened day in Kärdla, Kristjan lingers in the city park, explores the factory town's origins at Factory Square, and takes a long walk on the Paluküla health trails along the meteorite crater rim, reflecting on the deep time of this small island. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kärdla City Park, Kärdla Church of St. John the Baptist, Factory Square (Vabrikuväljak), Hiiumaa Museum (Pikk Maja), Paluküla health trails, Pritsumaja, Kärdla Sadam (harbour), Rannapark. Covered: Meteorite crater and health trails, Kärdla city park and church, Factory town history and museum square, Rainy day walking and local food costs, Island quiet and slow living, Rannapark and Swedish heritage. Chapters:00:00 Kärdla Church of St. John the Baptist01:31 Cafe04:04 Paluküla health trails06:39 Restaurant interior07:27 Rannapark09:55 Tiismani Villa11:36 Village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Hiiumaa #Kardla #EstoniaTravel #VisitEstonia #IslandLife #SlowTravel #MeteoriteCrater #Palukula #BalticSea #TravelPodcast #BritishInEstonia #RainyDayTravel #CoastalEstonia #EstoniaIslands #Rannapark #KopuLighthouse https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Independence Day in Kärdla, Quiet and Blue
On Estonia's Restoration of Independence Day, Kristjan marks the date quietly in Kärdla. A walk through the Rannapark in the rain, coffee at a local spot, a visit to the Kärdla church, and dinner in town, with reflections on what thirty-five years of freedom costs, and what it means on a small island. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Rannapark, Kärdla Church of St. John the Baptist, Paluküla, Hiiumaa Pruulikoja Resto. Covered: Estonian Independence Day, Kärdla town walking and parks, Island cost of living and travel, Hiiumaa local food and drink, Reflection on national history. Chapters:00:00 Rannapark02:17 Kärdla Church of St. John the Baptist03:35 Paluküla05:20 Quiet room06:26 Park07:35 Hiiumaa Pruulikoja Resto A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kärdla #Hiiumaa #IndependenceDay #Taasiseseisvumispäev #Estonia #EstoniaTravel #IslandLife #BalticSea #KõpuLighthouse #Rannapark #SlowTravel #TravelEurope #SmallTown #AugustInEstonia #eResidency #FerryTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kärdla's Quiet Crater and a Day Before
On the day before Estonia's Restoration of Independence, Kristjan explores Kärdla's Paluküla meteorite crater trails, visits the Rannapark beach, reflects on island history at the Pikk Maja museum, and prepares for the holiday with a quiet dinner in Kärdla. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Tiismani Villa, Paluküla, Rannapark, 59. Paralleel, Kärdla City Park, Kärdla Church of St. John the Baptist, Vabrikuväljak, Pikk Maja. Covered: Kärdla outdoor trails and nature, Kärdla history and museums, Estonian Independence Day preparations, Island cost of living, Kärdla dining and relaxing. Chapters:00:00 Tiismani Villa05:07 Vabrikuväljak06:19 Kärdla Sadam07:32 Restaurant Rannapaargu08:47 Quiet street night09:52 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kardla #Hiiumaa #EstoniaTravel #IslandLife #BalticSea #Palukula #MeteoriteCrater #EstoniaHistory #IndependenceDay #SlowTravel #EstoniaOutdoors #HiiumaaMuseum #PikkMaja #Rannapark #KardlaSadam #SaunaCulture #TravelGuide #EstoniaIslands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Kärdla: Island Light and the Kõpu Climb
Kristjan arrives on Hiiumaa, settles into Kärdla, and climbs the ancient Kõpu lighthouse. A day of ferry crossings, crater rims, and slow island living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Kärdla, Estonia. Places in this episode: Rohuküla, Heltermaa, Vabrikuväljak, Hiiumaa Museum Pikk Maja, Kärdla Sadam, Kärdla Church of St. John the Baptist, Kärdla City Park (linnapark), Tiismani Villa. Covered: Kärdla town and districts, Kõpu lighthouse, Hiiumaa history and museums, Ferry travel logistics, Island life and slow travel, Estonian Independence Day. Chapters:00:00 Rohuküla03:08 Tiismani Villa04:36 Tahkuna Lighthouse05:45 Kärdla07:02 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Hiiumaa #Kärdla #KõpuLighthouse #EstoniaTravel #BalticSea #IslandLife #Lighthouse #Ferry #Estonia #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #HiiuBeer #SmokedFish #Nature #CoastalWalk #EstonianIslands #Väinameri #RestorationOfIndependence https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Leaving Haapsalu: A Final Quiet Day
On his last day in Haapsalu, Kristjan walks the promenade, visits Tchaikovsky's bench, enjoys a final swim at Paralepa, and reflects on the town's gentle rhythm and the cost of simple pleasures before heading east. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Haapsalu, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kuursaal, Tchaikovsky's Bench, Cafe Micio, Haapsalu Castle, Wiigi Kohvik, Paralepa beach, Smoke sauna in Paralepa, Hapsal Dietrich. Covered: Last day in Haapsalu, Promenade and Tchaikovsky's bench, Paralepa beach and swimming, Smoke sauna experience, Dining at Hapsal Dietrich and Wiigi Kohvik, Reflection on leaving, White Lady festival anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Karja Accommodation03:00 Wiigi Kohvik04:41 Paralepa beach06:50 Haapsalu A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haapsalu #EstoniaTravel #BalticSea #HaapsaluOldTown #TchaikovskyBench #ParalepaBeach #SmokeSauna #WhiteLadyFestival #EstonianSummer #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #CoastalEstonia #HaapsaluCastle #EstonianFood #SaunaCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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The Last Full Day in Haapsalu
Kristjan spends his final day in Haapsalu walking the promenade, visiting the Kuursaal, and reflecting on the town's rhythms before Estonia's Independence Day. He explores Paralepa beach, shops for a Haapsalu shawl, and enjoys a quiet dinner at Hapsal Dietrich, weaving in practical notes on costs and local life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Haapsalu, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kuursaal, Tchaikovsky Bench, Karja Street, Ilon's Wonderland, Paralepa, Müüriääre cafe, Railway Museum, Hapsal Dietrich. Covered: Haapsalu final day, Haapsalu shawl shopping, Paralepa beach, Railway Museum revisit, Dining at Hapsal Dietrich, Cost of a day in Haapsalu. Chapters:01:09 Karja Street03:20 Paralepa04:49 Müüriääre cafe07:59 Quiet street night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haapsalu #EstoniaTravel #BalticCoast #TravelPodcast #HaapsaluShawl #Vanalinn #AugustInEstonia #SlowTravel #IndependenceDay #EstonianSummer #TravelEurope #CoastalEstonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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The Quiet Day Before Independence
On the eve of Estonia's Restoration of Independence Day, Kristjan takes a slow train ride to Riisipere and back, enjoys a long lunch at Müüriääre cafe, walks the Paralepa beach, and listens to Tchaikovsky on a bench by the sea. A restful day of small pleasures in Haapsalu. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Haapsalu, Estonia. Places in this episode: Hapsal Dietrich, Haapsalu Railway Station, Riisipere, Ilon's Wonderland, Haapsalu Promenade, Müüriääre cafe, Paralepa Beach, Tchaikovsky's Bench. Covered: Resting day itinerary, Short train journeys, Local cafes and dining, Seaside walks, Independence Day preparation, Costs of a quiet day. Chapters:00:00 Hapsal Dietrich01:13 Riisipere03:17 Ilon's Wonderland04:38 Müüriääre cafe05:57 Wiigi Kohvik07:54 City park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haapsalu #EstoniaTravel #BalticSea #SlowTravel #IndependenceDay #Estonia #TrainJourney #CoastalEstonia #OldTown #TchaikovskyBench #ParalepaBeach #DayTrip #MüüriääreCafe #WiigiKohvik #HapsalDietrich #WhiteLady #SummerInEstonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Haapsalu's Quiet Kindness and a Day of Rest
On a quiet overcast day in Haapsalu, Kristjan visits the Museum of Coastal Swedes, wanders the old town, and reflects on the town's gentle rhythms, the cost of simple pleasures, and the approach of Estonia's Restoration of Independence Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Haapsalu, Estonia. Places in this episode: Haapsalu promenade, Kuursaal, Museum of Coastal Swedes (Rannarootsi muuseum), Karja Street, Hapsal Dietrich cafe, Tchaikovsky's Bench, Africa Beach, Railway station. Covered: Museum of Coastal Swedes, Haapsalu old town, cost of living in Haapsalu, residence registration, Estonian independence history, Tchaikovsky bench. Chapters:00:00 Karja Street01:40 Museum interior02:59 Cafe04:38 Tchaikovsky's Bench05:41 Railway station07:46 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haapsalu #Estonia #CoastalSwedes #RannarootsiMuuseum #AibolandTapestry #Tchaikovsky #AfricaBeach #BalticSea #TravelEstonia #SlowTravel #DigitalNomad #ResidencePermit #EstonianHistory #WhiteLady #AugustInEstonia #IndependenceDay #EstoniaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Vormsi's Quiet Shores and a Railway to the Sea
Kristjan takes the ferry from Rohuküla to the Estonian-Swedish island of Vormsi for a day of quiet coastal cycling, Rannarootsi heritage, and juniper-scented air. Back in Haapsalu, he reflects on the town's railway past over a meal at Hapsal Dietrich, and considers the practical costs of island life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Haapsalu, Estonia. Places in this episode: Rohuküla, Vormsi, Sviby, Hullo, St Olaf's Church, Hapsal Dietrich, Haapsalu Castle, Haapsalu Vanalinn. Covered: Vormsi island day trip, Coastal Swedes heritage and history, Cycling and outdoor activity, Ferry logistics and cost, Haapsalu dining, Reflection on the White Lady festival. Chapters:00:00 Rohuküla01:38 Hullo02:59 Vormsi04:18 Sviby05:53 Hapsal Dietrich07:56 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vormsi #EstoniaTravel #Haapsalu #DayTripVormsi #CoastalSwedes #IslandLife #CyclingEstonia #FerryVormsi #Rannarootsi #HulloVillage #BalticSea #HaapsaluEstonia #EstonianIslands #SlowTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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The Full Moon and the White Lady
Kristjan spends the evening of the full moon at Haapsalu Castle, joining the crowd gathered for the White Lady. Before that: a rainy morning at Ilon's Wonderland, a lunch at Wiigi Kohvik, and a quiet hour at the Railway Museum's theatre performance. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Haapsalu, Estonia. Places in this episode: Karja Street, Ilon's Wonderland, Wiigi Kohvik, Railway and Communications Museum, Kuursaal, Haapsalu Castle, Hapsal Dietrich. Covered: Haapsalu White Lady festival and legend, Ilon's Wonderland gallery, Railway Museum summer theatre, Residence registration process, Haapsalu evening atmosphere, Cost of meals and tickets in Haapsalu. Chapters:00:00 Karja Street01:41 Railway and Communications Museum03:05 Courtyard04:09 City night05:48 Hapsal Dietrich07:22 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haapsalu #WhiteLady #FullMoon #Estonia #EstoniaTravel #TravelInEstonia #BalticStates #HaapsaluCastle #HaapsaluPromenade #IlonsWonderland #RailwayMuseum #CoastalEstonia #AugustInEstonia #GhostStory #Midsummer #SlowTravel #MudSpa #Vormsi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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The Longest Platform and a Warmer Sea
On day three in Haapsalu, Kristjan walks the 216-metre covered platform of the Tsarist-era railway station, visits the Railway Museum's imperial waiting room, follows the Coastal Swedes story at the Rannarootsi Museum, and ends the day with a swim in Estonia's warmest seawater at Paralepa beach, reflecting on how towns hold their histories. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Haapsalu, Estonia. Places in this episode: Haapsalu Railway and Communications Museum, Rannarootsi muuseum, Müüriääre cafe, Hapsal Dietrich, Paralepa beach, Kuursaal, Tchaikovsky's Bench. Covered: Railway history, Coastal Swedes heritage, Spa and mud-bath culture, Local beaches and sauna, Dining in Haapsalu. Chapters:00:00 Small town street03:08 Cafe interior08:15 Hapsal Dietrich A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haapsalu #EstoniaTravel #BalticSea #RailwayMuseum #CoastalSwedes #MudBath #ParalepaBeach #SmokeSauna #Tchaikovsky #Vormsi #HaapsaluCastle #SummerInEstonia #TravelPodcast #EstonianHistory #SlowTravel #WesternEstonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Africa Beach and the Mud That Healed a Town
On day two in Haapsalu, Kristjan walks the promenade at dawn, tries the legendary mud at Africa Beach, and spends the afternoon tracing the town's 200-year-old spa culture — from Dr Hunnius's first bathhouse to the cathedrals's White Lady. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Haapsalu, Estonia. Places in this episode: Villa Friedheim, Kuursaal, Africa Beach, Hapsal Dietrich, Railway Museum, Museum of Coastal Swedes, Ilon's Wonderland, Teele Bakery. Covered: Haapsalu mud-bath spa history, Africa Beach and promenade, Railway Museum and station, Museum of Coastal Swedes, Tchaikovsky and musical heritage, Daily costs in Haapsalu. Chapters:00:00 Villa Friedheim01:59 Africa Beach03:37 Kuursaal04:57 Railway Museum06:43 Ilon's Wonderland08:19 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haapsalu #Estonia #BalticSea #SpaTown #WhiteLady #AfricaBeach #CoastalSwedes #RailwayMuseum #Tchaikovsky #EstoniaTravel #BalticTravel #SlowTravel #VormsiIsland #SummerInEstonia #HaapsaluCastle #Promenade #MudBath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Haapsalu's White Lady and Warm Shores
Kristjan arrives in Haapsalu on a rainy August day, explores the castle and its cathedral, samples the town's famous mud-bath culture, and reflects on the Coastal Swedes' legacy. Practical notes on settling in Lääne County and the cost of a seaside day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Haapsalu, Estonia. Places in this episode: Haapsalu Castle, St Nicholas Cathedral, Railway and Communications Museum, Kuursaal, Wiigi Kohvik, Müüriääre cafe, Villa Friedheim, Vormsi island (planned). Covered: White Lady legend and cathedral, Haapsalu castle and history, Coastal Swedes heritage, Mud-bath culture, Railway museum and station, Promenade and Tchaikovsky, Ferry to Vormsi planning. Chapters:00:00 Villa Friedheim01:53 Müüriääre cafe03:50 Railway and Communications Museum06:00 Kuursaal08:14 Night city with distant water09:23 Quiet room interior10:19 Seaside promenade with music A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haapsalu #Estonia #WhiteLadyFestival #HaapsaluCastle #TchaikovskyBench #VormsiIsland #CoastalSwedes #EstonianHistory #BalticSea #MudBaths #RailwayMuseum #VillaFriedheim #EstoniaTravel #LääneCounty #HaapsaluShawls #AugustInEstonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Last Day in Tallinn Before the Islands
On his final full day in Tallinn, Kristjan takes a slow morning walk through the cobbled lanes of the Vanalinn, visits the Seaplane Harbour one last time, and climbs Toompea for a summer evening view before heading west to the islands. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Tallinn, Estonia. Places in this episode: Vanalinn, Toompea, Seaplane Harbour, LHV bank, Rataskaevu 16, Kalamaja, Balti Jaama Turg, Pirita promenade. Covered: Tallinn Old Town, Seaplane Harbour, cost of living, banking, reflection on settling, departure. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:46 Vanalinn02:36 Toompea04:35 Kalamaja06:51 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tallinn #Estonia #Vanalinn #Toompea #SeaplaneHarbour #Lennusadam #LHV #Rataskaevu16 #Kalamaja #Pirita #Naissaar #EstoniaTravel #TallinnOldTown #CostOfLivingEstonia #SingingRevolution #Laulupidu #ExpatLifeEstonia #BalticSea https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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The Last Day Before the Islands
Kristjan spends his final full day in Tallinn before heading to the islands: a slow morning in the Vanalinn, a ferry ticket for Naissaar, a last look at the sea from Pirita, and practical notes on what it costs to live here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Tallinn, Estonia. Places in this episode: Raeapteek, Toompea, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Three Sisters Hotel, Kalamaja, Balti Jaama Turg, Pirita Promenade, St. Bridget's Convent ruins. Covered: last day in Tallinn, ferry to Naissaar logistics, cost of living examples, Song Festival Grounds national history, practical settling-in reflections. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room01:09 Raeapteek03:15 Kodu Coffee Roaster04:52 Kalamaja06:13 Tallinn Song Festival Grounds07:41 Restaurant Rataskaevu 1609:00 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tallinn #EstoniaTravel #Naissaar #TallinnOldTown #Kalamaja #PiritaBeach #SongFestivalGrounds #EstoniaLife #SlowTravel #Vanalinn #Rataskaevu16 #KoduCoffee #EstonianIslands #TallinnGuide #Estonia #TravelEstonia #TallinnDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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A Slow Walk Through Tallinn's Old Town
On his fifth day in Tallinn, Kristjan takes a slow, deliberate walk through the Vanalinn before dawn, visits the Seaplane Harbour's grand hangars, and climbs Toompea Hill for a summer evening view. He reflects on the city's layers of history and the practical costs of a day in the Estonian capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Tallinn, Estonia. Places in this episode: Viru Gate, Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats), Raeapteek, Toompea Castle & Pikk Hermann, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam), Kofeman Cafe, Kadriorg Park. Covered: Old Town exploration, Seaplane Harbour museum, Toompea viewpoints, Cost of living and daily expenses, City districts and walking routes, Reflection on settling in. Chapters:00:00 Viru Gate01:24 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral03:00 Kofeman Cafe05:14 City park06:52 Pirita Promenade07:36 Restaurant Rataskaevu 1609:01 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tallinn #Estonia #OldTownTallinn #Vanalinn #Toompea #SeaplaneHarbour #Lennusadam #Kadriorg #Pirita #TallinnTravel #EstoniaTravel #BalticSea #SlowTravel #TallinnGuide #TravelPodcast #TallinnOldTown #MaritimeMuseum #SummerInEstonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Tallinn's Fourth Day: Rain, Bogs, and the Art of Waiting
Kristjan spends a quiet, overcast day in Tallinn navigating the last of his settling-in tasks, taking refuge in the KUMU art museum, and walking the Nõmme bogs. He reflects on the city's layers of history, the rhythm of daily life, and the simple art of waiting for the rain to pass. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Tallinn, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kesklinn, Vanalinn, Kadriorg Park, KUMU, Pääsküla bog, Nõmme, Restaurant Rataskaevu 16, KOGU Resto. Covered: Rainy day activities, KUMU art museum, Nõmme district, Pääsküla bog, Cost of living, Reflection on settling in. Chapters:00:00 Kesklinn01:16 KUMU02:24 Museum echo03:48 Kadriorg Park04:50 Nõmme06:12 Train station concourse07:48 Restaurant Rataskaevu 16 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tallinn #EstoniaTravel #RainyDayTallinn #KumuMuseum #Nomme #PaaskulaBog #TallinnOldTown #EstoniaArt #LonelyPlanetEstonia #TravelEurope #SlowTravel #BalticStates #TallinnFood #EstoniaHistory #CityBreak #MuseumLover https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Tallinn's Third Day: Toompea and the Seaplane Harbour
Kristjan spends his third day in Tallinn exploring Toompea Hill and the Seaplane Harbour maritime museum, sharing practical tips on costs and settling in, and reflecting on Estonia's history and culture. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Tallinn, Estonia. Places in this episode: Vanalinn (Old Town), Tallinn Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek), Toompea Castle, Pikk Hermann Tower, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Three Sisters Hotel, Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam), KOGU Resto. Covered: Toompea and old town upper city, Seaplane Harbour museum and submarine, Bank appointment and personal code, Costs: coffee, meals, rent, transit, Estonian culture and Singing Revolution, Kesklinn and harbour promenade. Chapters:00:00 City morning01:36 Pikk Hermann Tower03:55 Museum echo05:48 KOGU Resto06:52 Restaurant Rataskaevu 1608:47 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tallinn #Estonia #TallinnTravel #EstoniaTravel #Vanalinn #Toompea #SeaplaneHarbour #Lennusadam #Kalamaja #TallinnOldTown #TravelEurope #BalticSea #DigitalNomad #eEstonia #KristjanTamm #TravelPodcast #EuropeTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Tallinn's Second Day: Trams, Bogs, and the Song Festival Grounds
Kristjan explores Tallinn's new tram lines, the historic Kadriorg and Pirita districts, and the Song Festival grounds where Estonia's singing revolution began. He shares practical tips on the city's transit overhaul, costs, and the rhythm of settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Tallinn, Estonia. Places in this episode: Kodu Coffee Roaster, Kadriorg Art Museum, Pirita Promenade, Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, Rataskaevu 16, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea hill, Kalamaja. Covered: tallinn districts and neighborhoods, tallinn public transport, kadriorg park and palace, song festival grounds, kalamaja and telliskivi, cost of living, digital identity and banking. Chapters:00:00 Tram interior02:10 Kodu Coffee Roaster04:23 Tallinn Song Festival Grounds07:07 Toompea hill A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tallinn #EstoniaTravel #TallinnTransit #Kadriorg #Pirita #SongFestivalGrounds #Telliskivi #Kalamaja #Toompea #Laulupidu #BalticSea #TravelEurope #SlowTravel #DigitalNomad #Estonia #TallinnGuide #OldTownTallinn https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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Arriving in Tallinn: First Steps and Old Town Echoes
Kristjan Tamm lands in Tallinn on a warm August evening and begins the slow work of making Estonia home — registering residency, opening a bank account, and getting a SIM card. Between errands he walks the Vanalinn's cobbled lanes, climbs Toompea, and lets the city's long light settle into him. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Estonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Estonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Tallinn, Estonia. Places in this episode: Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, Police and Border Guard Board, Bob W Tallinn Kesklinn, Kalamaja, Telliskivi Creative City, LHV bank branch, Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam), Toompea Hill. Covered: arrival logistics, residency registration, bank account opening, SIM purchase, old town exploration, coastal promenade. Chapters:00:00 Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport02:48 Bank interior04:16 Toompea Hill05:49 Rataskaevu 1608:39 Viru Gate10:44 R-Kiosk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tallinn #EstoniaTravel #TallinnOldTown #Vanalinn #Kalamaja #Telliskivi #SeaplaneHarbour #Lennusadam #Toompea #Pirita #EstoniaLiving #MoveToEstonia #DigitalEstonia #TallinnGuide #BalticTravel #AugustInTallinn #Estonia2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/estonia/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast travels through Estonia at the pace of someone learning it properly. The mainland is flat, boggy and partly wooded, while more than 1,500 islands lie offshore, and the maritime climate keeps winters wet and summers cool. That combination shapes how you move around and what you notice.The host covers a real range: Tallinn, the capital of 454,000; Tartu, the university city in the hilly south; Soomaa, a flat, boggy lowland; and Saaremaa, the largest of the offshore islands. There is also Narva, on the eastern border, where the mix of Estonian and Russian speakers is part of everyday life.Across the series, the host returns to places as the seasons change: wet winter lowlands, cool summer beaches, the bogs in autumn light. One episode may follow a route inland and the next loops back to a smaller town. That slower pattern lets a place accumulate meaning.Kristjan Tamm lives in Estonia and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and sma
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