{"id":217,"date":"2024-07-24T01:14:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T00:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/?page_id=217"},"modified":"2025-08-29T19:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T18:13:11","slug":"estland-baltische-staat-met-2-gezichten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/estland-baltische-staat-met-2-gezichten\/","title":{"rendered":"Estonia, Baltic State with 2 faces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Estonia, the Northernmost Baltic State. From fairytale towns to raw Soviet history<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this travel blog about Estonia you will find: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estonia in a nutshell<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel to the former Soviet Union in Eastern Estonia!<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit the closed Soviet town of Sillama\u00eb and the abandoned Uranium village of Viivikonna <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit the Fairytale city of Tallinn! <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practical tips for Estonia<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" class=\"wp-image-218\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8829.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8829.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8829-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8829-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8829-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8829-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"city\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-city\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 576 512\" style=\"font-size:4em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M320 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 32-48 0 0-72c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24s-24 10.7-24 24l0 72-64 0 0-72C96 10.7 85.3 0 72 0S48 10.7 48 24l0 74c-27.6 7.1-48 32.2-48 62L0 448c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l448 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-192c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64l-64 0 0-128c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64L320 0zm64 112l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16zm-16 80c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0zm16 112l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16zm112-16c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0zM256 304l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16zM240 192c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0zM128 304l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16zM112 192c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16l0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-32c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l32 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Hoofdstad: Tallinn<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"sack-dollar\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-sack-dollar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:4em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M328 112l-144 0-37.3-74.5c-1.8-3.6-2.7-7.6-2.7-11.6 0-14.3 11.6-25.9 25.9-25.9L342.1 0c14.3 0 25.9 11.6 25.9 25.9 0 4-.9 8-2.7 11.6L328 112zM169.6 160l172.8 0 48.7 40.6C457.6 256 496 338 496 424.5 496 472.8 456.8 512 408.5 512l-305.1 0C55.2 512 16 472.8 16 424.5 16 338 54.4 256 120.9 200.6L169.6 160zM260 224c-11 0-20 9-20 20l0 4c-28.8 .3-52 23.7-52 52.5 0 25.7 18.5 47.6 43.9 51.8l41.7 7c6 1 10.4 6.2 10.4 12.3 0 6.9-5.6 12.5-12.5 12.5L216 384c-11 0-20 9-20 20s9 20 20 20l24 0 0 4c0 11 9 20 20 20s20-9 20-20l0-4.7c25-4.1 44-25.7 44-51.8 0-25.7-18.5-47.6-43.9-51.8l-41.7-7c-6-1-10.4-6.2-10.4-12.3 0-6.9 5.6-12.5 12.5-12.5l47.5 0c11 0 20-9 20-20s-9-20-20-20l-8 0 0-4c0-11-9-20-20-20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Valuta: Euro<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"comment-dots\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-comment-dots\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:4em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 480c141.4 0 256-107.5 256-240S397.4 0 256 0 0 107.5 0 240c0 54.3 19.2 104.3 51.6 144.5L2.8 476.8c-4.8 9-3.3 20 3.6 27.5s17.8 9.8 27.1 5.8l118.4-50.7C183.7 472.6 218.9 480 256 480zM128 208a32 32 0 1 1 0 64 32 32 0 1 1 0-64zm128 0a32 32 0 1 1 0 64 32 32 0 1 1 0-64zm96 32a32 32 0 1 1 64 0 32 32 0 1 1 -64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Taal: Estisch en deels Russisch.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"passport\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-passport\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 384 512\" style=\"font-size:4em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L320 0c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64l0 384c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64L64 512c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zM96 408c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24l144 0c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-144 0c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24zM278.6 208c-4.8 26.4-21.5 48.7-44.2 61.2 6.7-17 11.2-38 12.6-61.2l31.6 0zm-173.1 0l31.6 0c1.4 23.1 6 44.2 12.6 61.2-22.7-12.5-39.4-34.8-44.2-61.2zm76.4 55c-6.2-13.4-11.1-32.5-12.7-55l45.8 0c-1.6 22.5-6.5 41.6-12.7 55-4.5 9.6-8.2 13.8-10.2 15.5-2-1.7-5.7-5.8-10.2-15.5zm0-142c4.5-9.6 8.2-13.8 10.2-15.5 2 1.7 5.7 5.8 10.2 15.5 6.2 13.4 11.1 32.5 12.7 55l-45.8 0c1.6-22.5 6.5-41.6 12.7-55zm96.7 55L247 176c-1.4-23.1-6-44.2-12.6-61.2 22.7 12.5 39.4 34.8 44.2 61.2zM137 176l-31.6 0c4.8-26.4 21.5-48.7 44.2-61.2-6.7 17-11.2 38-12.6 61.2zm183 16a128 128 0 1 0 -256 0 128 128 0 1 0 256 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Moeilijkheidsgraad: Makkelijk<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"plane-circle-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-plane-circle-check\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\" style=\"font-size:4em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M232 24c0-30.9 25.1-56 56-56s56 25.1 56 56l0 127.3 78 71.5c-69.3 29-118 97.4-118 177.2 0 49.3 18.6 94.3 49.1 128.3L288 512 179.9 539c-10.1 2.5-19.9-5.1-19.9-15.5l0-19.8c0-4.9 2.2-9.5 6-12.5l66-52.8 0-99.7-162.9 54.3C58.7 396.4 48 388.7 48 377.8l0-43.7c0-9 3.8-17.5 10.4-23.6L232 151.3 232 24zM352 400a144 144 0 1 1 288 0 144 144 0 1 1 -288 0zm201.4-60.9c-7.1-5.2-17.2-3.6-22.4 3.5l-53 72.9-26.8-26.8c-6.2-6.2-16.4-6.2-22.6 0s-6.2 16.4 0 22.6l40 40c3.3 3.3 7.9 5 12.6 4.6s8.9-2.8 11.7-6.5l64-88c5.2-7.1 3.6-17.2-3.5-22.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Reistijd vanaf West-Europa: 2 uur<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"landmark\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-landmark\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:4em\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M238.7 5.1c10.5-6.8 24.1-6.8 34.6 0l224 144c11.9 7.7 17.4 22.3 13.4 35.9s-16.5 23-30.7 23l-32 0 0 208 51.2 38.4c8.1 6 12.8 15.5 12.8 25.6 0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32L32 512c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32 0-10.1 4.7-19.6 12.8-25.6l51.2-38.4 0 0 0-208-32 0c-14.2 0-26.7-9.4-30.7-23s1.5-28.3 13.4-35.9l224-144zM336 208l0 208 64 0 0-208-64 0zM224 416l64 0 0-208-64 0 0 208zM112 208l0 208 64 0 0-208-64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Uniek: Sprookjesachtige hoofdstad en uitgestrekte landschappen<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estonia in a nutshell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Estland is gelegen in het Noord-Oosten van Europa. Samen met <a href=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/letland\/\" title=\"Latvia\">Latvia <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/litouwen\/\" title=\"Lithuania\">Lithuania <\/a>vormen deze 3 landen de Baltische staten van Europa. Deze 3 landen delen een gedeelde geschiedenis, wat van de Middeleeuwen loopt tot een meer recente geschiedenis in de tijd van de <strong>Soviet-Unie<\/strong>. Although all 3 countries have a very similar culture and are very similar in terms of sights, we can still conclude that all 3 countries are also very different from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Estonia is perhaps the most different of the Baltic states, with less than 1.3 million inhabitants it is a quiet country. In the <strong>fairytale capital Tallinn<\/strong> you will still find most Estonians, with 450,000 inhabitants it is by far the largest city in Estonia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes Estonia so different is the fact that this country is incredibly diverse, on the one hand it is an extremely modern country. By far the most <strong>digitalised<\/strong> country when it comes to everything you need in everyday life. From digital government matters such as <strong>online voting<\/strong> and with the lightning-fast internet leading as digital a life as possible, it is therefore not surprising that there is a large <strong>Tech scene<\/strong> can be found with all kinds of startups. On the other hand, in Estonia outside Tallinn you will still find plenty of remnants of what Estonia was until a few decades ago, namely part of the Soviet Union. <strong>In eastern Estonia you feel more like you are in 1989 <\/strong>than in modern Tallinn. It is precisely those differences, in combination with vast nature, that make Estonia an incredibly interesting country for me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-219\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8820.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8820.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8820-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8820-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8820-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8820-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8820-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our own tips from Estonia out of own experience!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Travel to the former Soviet Union in Eastern Estonia!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of people only stay in Tallinn, which is a shame because Estonia is so much more! With a rental car under my ass I left for the east of the country. In the first week of January this was even more exciting with temperatures of -26 degrees! On the way east I chose to go first <strong>Narva<\/strong> to drive, located on the river, how did you guess, the Narva, this city is only separated by a river <strong>Rusland<\/strong>! While this was a city without a border during the Soviet Union, there is now a harder and clearer border than ever. While Estonia is a full-fledged EU country, neighboring Russia is an incredible contrast. Located on the river there are large forts on both sides that have been there for centuries. Looking from the Estonian fortress at the Russian fortress you can see the Russian flag flying grandly and soldiers marching along the river. Do you think they're keeping an eye on you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking around Narva you find yourself in a special part of Estonia, and especially in today's Eastern Europe. Most people are in Narva <strong>Russian<\/strong>, people speak Russian, they often have both passports and often hop across the border to family\/work\/etc. You will see plenty of Russian dishes in the local restaurants! Since I was there in January, and the days are not long, I decided to take a walk in the dark through a typical Soviet suburb. The gray <strong>Brutalism<\/strong>, the mysterious, the <strong>Babushka&#8217;s<\/strong> on the street and the overall atmosphere of <strong>Post-Sovietisme<\/strong> made this a very cool experience for those who want to experience something other than perfect pictures! In Narva, in the far east of the EU, the West feels far away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" class=\"wp-image-221\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8679.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8679.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8679-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8679-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8679-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8679-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8679-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" class=\"wp-image-220\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8689.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8689.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8689-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8689-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8689-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8689-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8689-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" class=\"wp-image-223\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8624.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8624.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8624-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8624-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8624-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8624-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" class=\"wp-image-222\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8627.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8627.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8627-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8627-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8627-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8627-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit the closed Soviet town of Sillama\u00eb and the abandoned Uranium village of Viivikonna <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Soviet Union there were several republics scattered throughout the country where people wanted to have even stricter control. These places were often designated because of valuable raw materials in the area for which special factories could be built. Think of <strong>Uraniummine's<\/strong> for the many Nuclear Power Plants and feeding the <strong>Cold War Industry<\/strong> with building<strong> Atoombommen<\/strong>. The area surrounding Sillama\u00eb was just as much part of this. Together with the surrounding villages such as Viivikonna, uranium was mined here in the area. To ensure this went smoothly, the regime in Moscow sent the elite from the population here because of the required specialization. To keep the Elite happy, the Soviets decided to build a new city, Sillama\u00eb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" class=\"wp-image-225\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8725.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8725.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8725-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8725-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8725-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8725-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" class=\"wp-image-224\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8769.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8769.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8769-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8769-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8769-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8769-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8769-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" class=\"wp-image-227\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8750.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8750.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8750-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8750-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8750-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8750-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Sillama\u00eb they had compared to other cities in the Soviet Union <strong>better facilities than elsewhere<\/strong>. Various types of sausages, chocolate, soft drinks, groceries and better houses than the standard Brutalist blocks \"Khrushchevka\" meant that the elite could also be kept happy here. Here is a wonderful example of why the Soviet Union was a crooked system. In <strong>Viivikona<\/strong> the village had just been re-established to house the uranium miners and families. After the fall of the Wall, the entire industry stopped overnight. <strong>As in many places in the Soviet Union, the fall of the wall caused decay here<\/strong>. In Vivvikona, to such an extent that almost the entire village has become empty, perfect for <strong>Urbex<\/strong> . <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>De vele bewoners in dit gebied hebben dan ook een andere mening over de komst van het moderne Estland, hoewel een groot deel mee is gegaan in het nieuwe Estland. Is er ook bij een groot deel van de bevolking met een Russische roots een grote onvrede ontstaan over de achteruitgang wat hier in dit gebied juist zo is ontstaan. Combineer dit met een grote heimwee naar de Soviettijd en je merkt hier een hoop polarisatie. Want voor de val van de muur was het leven hier juist beter dan elders \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" class=\"wp-image-229\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8791.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8791.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8791-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8791-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8791-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8791-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" class=\"wp-image-230\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8783.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8783.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8783-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8783-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8783-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8783-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8783-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" class=\"wp-image-228\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8818.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8818.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8818-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8818-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8818-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8818-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visit the Fairytale city of Tallinn! <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tallinn, there are few cities that have such a perfect medieval city center as Tallinn! Combine this with a thick layer of snow and my trip really had everything for the ultimate experience! Largely surrounded by the medieval city wall, the city center is a fairytale picture! With delicious restaurants for lower prices and a wonderful sauna culture, I had a great time here! It often feels like Scandinavia but for half the money. Not surprising because Estonia has a strong shared culture with Finland! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-236\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8926.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8926.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8926-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8926-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8926-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8926-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Tallinn you cant miss restaurant <strong>Olde Hansa<\/strong> Yes, it is touristy and pricey too, but what an experience you get in return! The cuisine consists purely of medieval dishes. From daily fare from the past, to luxurious dishes with flavors you have never tasted before! Completely in a setting with staff who are good in the role, they also serve fantastic beer while you have the feeling of being like a Hobbit in a medieval inn! <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" class=\"wp-image-241\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8964.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8964.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8964-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8964-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8964-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8964-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" class=\"wp-image-242\" style=\"width: 350px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-image-240\" style=\"width: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8960.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8960.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8960-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8960-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8960-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8960-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tallinn's city center is easy to explore, a full day should be enough to explore the many beautiful streets! Visit the <strong>Alexander Nevski Kathedraal<\/strong> for the beautiful architecture and the beautiful viewpoint of the old city that is nearby! From there the 125 meter high falls <strong>Sint-Olafchurch<\/strong> from the 14th century even more than it already does! You will find this viewpoint under the name <strong>Kohtuotsa<\/strong>. And check if you can find the social seagull right away \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-image-237\" style=\"width: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-image-235\" style=\"width: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8922.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8922.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8922-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8922-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8922-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8922-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-image-237\" style=\"width: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8939-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just outside the old town you will find the <strong>covered market Balti Jaama Turg<\/strong>! In addition to all kinds of delicious food stalls where you can try all kinds of cuisines from the region, you will also find nice antique shops on the top floor! Just outside the market you also have the many startups in a wonderfully raw industrial setting where you can get a good taste of the hip side of Tallinn! And while you're there, take a stroll through <strong>Valgevase<\/strong> street to see the traditional wooden houses from the beginning of the last century, you immediately get a Scandinavia feeling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-image-233\" style=\"width: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8886.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8886.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8886-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8886-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8886-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8886-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-image-234\" style=\"width: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8894.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8894.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8894-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8894-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8894-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8894-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-image-243\" style=\"width: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8878.jpeg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8878.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8878-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8878-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8878-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8878-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical tips for Estonia<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estonia can be FREEZING COLD in the winter months, with -26 degrees during the day I really recommend good winter clothing!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estonia uses the Euro, is an EU country, your EU ID is enough! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book a hotel with sauna for the real Estonia experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent a car if you want to go outside Tallinn, public transport exists but does not reach everywhere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estonia is one of the most digital countries in the world, no cash required!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fly cheaply and efficiently with Air Baltic. Or by Ferry from Helsinki (2 hours) and in the future by high-speed train between the Baltic states. Until then, best by bus. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, Estonia is a beautiful country! Not yet discovered by mass tourism, and outside Tallinn there is plenty of nature to explore with special regions! From green to gray, and colorful again. Estonia is a wonderful country for those who want to visit a less standard European country \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zie ook onze blogs over de andere 2 Baltische staten!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/letland\/\" title=\"Latvia\">Latvia<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/litouwen\/\" title=\"Lithuania\">Lithuania<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-242\" style=\"width:390px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_8842.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Estland, de Noordelijkste Baltische Staat. Van sprookjessteden tot rauwe Soviet geschiedenis In deze reisblog over Estland vind je: Estland in een notendop Estland is gelegen in het Noord-Oosten van Europa. Samen met Letland en Litouwen vormen deze 3 landen de Baltische staten van Europa. Deze 3 landen delen een gedeelde geschiedenis, wat van de Middeleeuwen [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-217","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"brizy_media":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=217"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":834,"href":"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/217\/revisions\/834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exploringhighlanders.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}