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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.
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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 Villa
05:07 Vabrikuväljak
06:19 Kärdla Sadam
07:32 Restaurant Rannapaargu
08:47 Quiet street night
09:52 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
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Kristjan arrives on Hiiumaa, settles into Kärdla, and climbs the ancient Kõpu lighthouse. A day of ferry crossings, crater rims, and slow island living.
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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 Rohuküla
03:08 Tiismani Villa
04:36 Tahkuna Lighthouse
05:45 Kärdla
07:02 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
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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.
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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 Accommodation
03:00 Wiigi Kohvik
04:41 Paralepa beach
06:50 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
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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.
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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 Street
03:20 Paralepa
04:49 Müüriääre cafe
07:59 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
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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.
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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 Dietrich
01:13 Riisipere
03:17 Ilon's Wonderland
04:38 Müüriääre cafe
05:57 Wiigi Kohvik
07:54 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
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Kristjan spends a restful day in Haapsalu ahead of Estonia's Restoration of Independence Day. A slow morning at a local café, a train ride along the coastal line, and a sunset visit to the Tchaikovsky bench, reflecting on quiet patriotism and the cost of peace.
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Episode 14 of Estonia Travel Podcast with Kristjan Tamm. Kristjan Tamm is in Haapsalu, Estonia.
Places in this episode: Hapsal Dietrich, Haapsalu Railway Station, Riisipere, Müüriääre cafe, Paralepa beach, Tchaikovsky's bench, Wiigi Kohvik, Haapsalu Castle.
Covered: Haapsalu day trip by train, Costs of food and drink in Haapsalu, Estonia's Independence Day history, Tchaikovsky's bench and musical heritage, Relaxed summer day in a small Estonian town.
Chapters:
00:00 Hapsal Dietrich
02:03 Street
03:08 Riisipere
04:14 Müüriääre cafe
05:17 Paralepa beach
06:29 Tchaikovsky's bench
08:06 Room
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Haapsalu #Estonia #BalticSea #EstoniaTravel #HaapsaluCastle #IndependenceDay #Taasiseseisvumispaev #TravelDiaries #SlowTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #Rannarootsi #Tchaikovsky #Augustibluus #RailwayMuseum #CoastalEstonia #TravelEurope #DiscoverEstonia
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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.
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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 Street
01:40 Museum interior
02:59 Cafe
04:38 Tchaikovsky's Bench
05:41 Railway station
07:46 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
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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.
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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 Rohuküla
01:38 Hullo
02:59 Vormsi
04:18 Sviby
05:53 Hapsal Dietrich
07:56 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
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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.
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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 Street
01:41 Railway and Communications Museum
03:05 Courtyard
04:09 City night
05:48 Hapsal Dietrich
07:22 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
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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.
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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 street
03:08 Cafe interior
08:15 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
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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 smaller towns on a route that follows the seasons. Not a week-long visit — Kristjan is there in every kind of weather, working out where to eat on an ordinary Tuesday, which train to take, what a festival actually feels like from the pavement.
A new episode arrives every day. Each one is short and specific: one neighbourhood, one journey, one meal, one museum worth the detour — with the practical detail that matters. What it costs. When it closes. Whether the queue is worth it. What to do when it rains. Every episode carries a full transcript and chapter markers.
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Part of Paris2Tokyo — one show for each of the world's hundred most-visited countries. Made for travelers, wherever you are going next.
#Estonia #EstoniaTravel #NorthernEurope #Tallinn #TravelPodcast #Travel #Paris2Tokyo
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