Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Watching Rugby World Cup in Tallinn

Dear all,





Am travelling to Tallinn this weekend and really excited and looking forward to it! Alas, we%26#39;re also big rugby fans and really want to catch the France/New Zealand match on Saturday night. Can someone please advise us where we can watch rugby in Tallinn? Any bar/pub etc? Many thanks!




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mollies irish bar, nimeta and nemega bars




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Etiquette when speaking to an Estonian?

I have travelled to Estonia numerous occasions in the past, and will be returning soon to meet some local Estonians we met on our last visit.





Obviously I am aware of the history of Estonia, so that in mind is there any subjects I should avoid commenting on? Are Estonians keen to enter into a discussion about their countries history or do they prefer to forget the past?





Now I am able to easily differentiate between Estonians and the local Russian speaking population are there any issue that I should be aware of?




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Middle-aged and older Estonians that we met on a recent trip often spoke of Soviet times (in negative terms). If circumstances are appropriate I would see no harm in raising such issues, but would suggest you avoid making judgmental comments.




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As a young Estonian I can say there is no subjects I wouldn%26#39;t like to talk about. We can%26#39;t and don%26#39;t want to forget the past as the history is a big part of what we are. I think everybody here has a parent or relative who was deported to Siberia in 1941 or 49 and there%26#39;s nowhere to escape from those facts.



Also I don%26#39;t mind if people are judgemental as we are very used to it that big nations don%26#39;t completely understand small nations and that Western countries take many things for granted.



Estonians usually say what they think and are not too polite, so if you have any doubts, then you can just ask your friends if they want to discuss those issues and they will tell you.




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Book on Tallinn

Does anyone have any recomendation for what %26quot;pocket%26quot; book I should buy on Tallinn.. and reasons please....



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Hi



Download a copy of the %26quot;In your pocket guide%26quot; and then buy a full copy when you arrive. Take a little time to go through the hard copy because it will tell you about any happenings in the city, also it will tell you which bus or tram to catch to wherever you want to go.



The %26quot;Footprint%26quot; guide is also a fount of information and together they should be enough to make you quite well informed.



I also buy a copy of the City Paper as soon as we arrive at our hotel, it usually has a few interesting articles in it about Estonia as well as the other Baltic countries.



Jackie




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appreciate that Jackie..




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We got an %26quot;Tallinn In Your Pocket%26quot; duide when we got to the city and it was great. Very good listings especially for sightseeing and restaurants.





Otherwise the Lonely Planet %26quot;Best of Tallinn%26quot; guidebook was quite useful and as Jackie said the Footprint Guide is very good




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The little Berlitz travel book on Tallinn is worth a look too ,



available at WHS




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I agree with Jackie34, if you buy Tallinn in your pocket and the Footprint guide you should have enough books. The Footprint guide tell how to get to the spesial places, i.e. what bus to take, or what tram or trolleybus to take. But there are only a few photoes and they are black/white.



Tallinn in your pocket also are a good guide, in my opinion, especially at restaurants and cafes.




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I definitely agree with the others about %26quot;In Your Pocket%26quot;. I always get the latest copy in Tallinn. If you%26#39;re traveling elsewhere in Estonia, the Rough Guide to the Baltic States has good tips, info and historical background. In Tallinn I usually stay at the Reval Hotel Central, which is very good value for money and has a great location. About 55 euros for a double on Reval%26#39;s site during off-season, sometimes even cheaper on Expedia. Or try www.hrs.com for a good selection of hotels and prices. You might check hotel catalogues at a good travel agent as well. I don%26#39;t know if they offer much in the UK.





Andy




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Thanks ANDY.. I%26#39;ve managed to get hold of a copy of Tallinn In your pocket - and will get an updated version when there... i%26#39;ve also received books and maps from the Tallinn Tourist Board... so have lots to look at and plans to make... Staying at the Baltic Imperial and they ahve said they can organise a tour guide for us... In the past in Poland each time we have arranged this before and had excellent students of english for practically all day.. but that was warsaw and krakow... i am assuming Tallin isnt so big and therefore we may only need a guide for half a day or so?



If anyone knows of someone please let me know..Thanks again..




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Christmas in New Zealand?

My husbond and I are going with our 3 sons (14, 12 and 10 years old) from Spain where we live to New Zealand for a month over Christmas. Where do you think we should stay over the Christmasdays? New Years? What would be fun to do on Christmas day? New Years Eve? Any ideas? Thank you....Britt




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There is always a great New Year%26#39;s Eve festival in Wanaka, and both Christchurch and Wanaka are filled, so book your hotel early, especially since you have a large party. We spend Christmas in New Zealand as often as we can, and have a few resorts on South Island which we particularly like. Since you have teens and pre-teens, I think you%26#39;d like Wanaka, Aukland, and perhaps the lovely Larnach Castle in Dunedin. If you stay at the Castle, put your boys in the Gold Rush Room -- trust me on this one. My grandsons adored it, and it was the high point of the trip, although they also liked the Hobbit Hole suite at the Minaret Lodge in Wanaka.





Just remember that it%26#39;s the middle of summer in New Zealand, and all things outdoor are at their peak -- jet boating, hiking, cave tours, cruises in the Fjordlands, etc. You%26#39;ll have a great time!




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what has this got to do with Tallinn?




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I thought this was the Tallinn page? BRMallorca if you want some tips on NZ send me a message and i%26#39;ll get back to you. I work in travel selling trips to Oz and Nz and have visited there so have a pretty good idea.




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Can anyone sell me Tallinn??

Hi guys,





Never been to Estonia before and looking to try somewhere different. Like the sound of Tallinn but just need an nudge in the right direction. Not a first time traveller at all so like to be independent and find my own way around but any hints/tips on how long i should stay, must see%26#39;s would be great. WIll be travelling with a 1 year old too so any help on family-friendly hotels/restaurants would be more than welcome.





Also, price comparison wise, how does it compare to other Eastern European countries such as Prague or Bratislava?





Thanks in advance.




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Just go. Stunning, stunning, stunning Old Town. Really overwhelming. Lots of cobbled streets in the Old Town so a buggy might be hard work getting around if your one year old needs one. In that case i would opt for a Hotel outside of the Old Town.





You can see all of the Old Town in a day, but i personnaly found it friendly and very atmospheric and i happily stayed three days and just hung out there and relaxed.





Similar prices to Prague and BA, possibly a little bit more expensive but by no means excessively. The old town square will be more expensive, just as it is in Prague.




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Dear Jimbo 16,





Tallinn %26amp; Estonian is very beautiful.





When where you planning to travel? Tallinn, Prague %26amp; Bratislava weather starts to drop from december onwards.





I can see that you our from the UK. In December, January, February %26amp; March. tempertures can dramatical drop. I would recommend you buying a whole new WINTER wardrobe for your young child.





If travelling with a young child would recommend either an old town hotel or one of the larger hotels in the business area of Tallinn.





Places to visit:





Old Town Tallinn



Kadriog Park, Muesuem etc



Toompea hill + churches



Open air mueseum





Average stay in Tallinn is 3days.





Very beautiful in December especailly as christmas market is in old town.
















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Guys thats fantastic, just the sort of tanswers i was looking for.





Looking at february when probably it will be at its coldest! But your right, we will dress our child appropriately, i know how cold it can get for us, i think layers is the best option - plus its not as if she%26#39;ll be able to tell us she%26#39;s too cold/hot either. Do you think we should wait till spring time?





I%26#39;m very interested in the architecture so no doubt i%26#39;ll have my head towards the sky mostly! Food wise - i%26#39;m presuming alot of the local cuisine is potato/meat based such as in Prague? We prefer to eat from local traditional restaurants as opposed to chains or international brands - any suggestions there?





We have a good buggy so the cobbled streets won%26#39;t be an issue - we all love walking and investigating things by ourselves and it seems that the city is fairly compact.




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Jimbo





Food is similar to much of eastern Europe or much more so to Germany - so yes, Meat, Potatoes and heavy breads. Also common as throughout countries bordering the Baltic is the ubiquitous Herring.





One bit of advise i had before i went was not to get into the habit of comparing Estonia to elsewhere in eastern Europe - you probably know this but the Estonian people are closely related to the Finns with whom they are an entirely seperate ethno-linguistic group to either Slavic, Anglo-Saxon or indeed even to Balt (Latvian and Lithuanian) peoples. I mention this in case you%26#39;re dining out a lot - as one faux pas i found was offering to buy Estonian men drinks, as you would do here and many other countries. They would reply with %26#39;we have our own money%26#39; and seemed mildly insulted. Russian-Estonian men though may be very glad of a drink!!!




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Thats why i find this site so useful. Its little snippets of information like that which are invaluable to travellers. Good call.





Its really hard not to compare places, especially if its a place you have never been to before. I found it hard not to do this in Bratislava as i have a real soft spot for Prague, but in no way did it detract from my enjoyment of Slovakia.




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I know what you mean - i went to Prague and Bratislava then onto Budapest in the same trip. I soon got told off for comparing the Hungary to other places as the Hungarians aren%26#39;t Slavic either and there were some serious faux pas there that you would do anywhere else too.





I heard that the Estonian President called Estonia the %26#39;only post-Communist Nordic country%26#39; inferring closer ties to Finland and Scandanavia than elsewhere. I also drew scorn on myself for using the term %26#39;western%26#39; and in doing so excluding Estonia - and realised this is a very redundant term now, especially given their EU and NATO memberships.





Anyway, Tallinn blew me away - have a great time!




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Last summer we were in Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga and hotels cost the same in all 3 ie not particularly cheap; in fact I think Helsinki hotel was even a bit cheaper for same standard. Eating out was cheaper in Tallinn and Riga than Helsinki though.



In Tallinn you could sometimes pay with euros (markets, some shops; in Riga only lats). I mention Riga because know you%26#39;ve posted that forum too. As I said there Tallinn Old Town is beautiful but I found it a bit Disneyfied (few if any shops not dedicated to tourists); Riga feels more authentic/grittier.



Long time since I was in Prague (2000) so can%26#39;t compare prices there. In Ljubljana in 2005 we got great deal for hotel, and meals were cheap too. And it is WONDERFUL with stunning architecture (next year maybe?!)




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Tallinn? Shoestring budget travel in Europe

...I%26#39;ve placed this same topic in the general Estonia forum as well.





My girlfriend and I are looking to travel to Europe for a single week in late October/early November, but we don%26#39;t have a ton of money. But I know that%26#39;s no excuse to let a dream die, so does anyone have any ideas? I%26#39;ve looked at multiple %26quot;Top 10 Budget Travel in Europe%26quot; lists, and many mention places I%26#39;ve briefly heard of, if at all. One of these places is Tallinn, which sounds breathtaking. Another is Vilnius. I%26#39;ve cosidered splittling a week between the two (possibly allowing for a day or two more in Tallinn), but also wanted to get any other ideas people may have considering budget travel in and around Europe. Though the above options sound pretty nice to me, I%26#39;d also like to know of any other options I have--I%26#39;ve read about Budapest, Bucharest, Prague, Krakow, Barcelona, etc.--the choices seem dizzying, and I want to insure I fill every day with the utmost, while still having enough money to do the little things. Any thoughts are welcome and appreciated - thanks!





P.S. We%26#39;re more interested in local coffee shops and bakeries, museums, etc. than we are bars and night clubs, if that helps.




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Also, we%26#39;re considering Istanbul - please incorporate your thoughts on this city when discussing your opinions - thanks again!!




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Prague, Krakow, Barcelona - we%26#39;ve visited these cities and each are briliant in their own right...



Paris is beautiful but expensive..



You%26#39;ve not mentioned Athens.... the cultural things to do plus the taverna scene....our longest city break was spent there.. we loved it and will go back at some stage..





We%26#39;re visitng Tallinn next march... and doesnt it look and sound fantastic...I%26#39;ve read the locals go to Cafe Chocolatiere for %26quot;real%26quot; hot chocolate and a cake....looking forward to this!



Hope you have a wonderful trip...




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It%26#39;s very tricky to know how to answer you inquiry without any idea of your budget and also what you are looking for in terms of sightseeing, culture, art, museums, shopping etc.. Of the cities I have visited on your list these are my impressions





Prague and Krakow are both cheap in terms of food and drink and both have a lot to offer historically, architecurally and culturally.





Tallinn, Barcleona and Istanbul are more expensive in terms of food and drink (though still pretty cheap compared to where I am in the UK) and each has a great mixture of museums, history, culture etc..





We%26#39;ve been to Barcelona once, Tallinn twice, Istanbul three times, Prague four times (though not in the last 2 years) and Krakow five times with a sixth visit planned.





I%26#39;d be happy to provide some more information on any of them but what is it that you would like out of the holiday? Art galleries, social history, theatre, music, museums, culture etc..?





Whichever one you chose your days will be filled as there is a lot to see and do in each of them however they are all unique and it is difficult to compare them without knowing a little more about what you want.





Hope that makes sense!




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Thanks so much for your thoughtful response! We are definitely looking for fascinating architecture--as my girlfriend put it, %26quot;I want to walk until I%26#39;m tired%26quot;. Museums are always an added bonus, especially for rainy days when you want to get something accomplished but the outdoors seems out of the question. As you can see from my first two answers, more than anything I%26#39;d say we%26#39;re interested in a place that%26#39;s got a lot of history to it. Concerning food, we%26#39;re big into local cuisines, so we%26#39;d love the chance to try new, exciting things that will keep us full and smiling without breaking the bank (while still leaving spare change for a yummy dessert after).





As for our budget, I%26#39;ve found that $800 per person seems the average cost to fly to any of these places, so would hope to spend little more than an additional $1000 for room/board, food, and fun (if at all possible).





Please let me know if I need to provide any more information so that you can provide an informed response--I%26#39;m not trying to be vague, I promise! :)




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Thanks - that%26#39;s really useful. Just putting a few thoughts together and will get back to you





Louise




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Thanks for the info- looking at what you have given I would say that of the cities you mentioned the three that seem to me to fit what you are looking for would be Istanbul, Krakow and Tallinn. Here are a few details of each plus some average prices based on our experience – we tend to stay at mid-price hotels and eat at mid-upper price restaurants.. though in Tallinn we have splurged out a bit which is reflected in the average price. You can probably do both cheaper. Anyway, it makes this a bit of a long post but here goes and I hope you find this useful





ISTANBUL is an amazing city with its Eastern and Western influences and a history that takes in Christian and Islamic Culture. It really is like nowhere else. Here are my highlights





TOPKAPI PALACE - Serene gardens, exquisitely decorated pavilions and the intriguing Harem



THE BLUE MOSQUE - beautiful artistry of construction and decoration both inside and out.



HAGIA SOPHIA - a magnificent feat of architecture with a dome that seems to hang in the air above the interior space



BASILICA CISTERN (Yerebatan Sarayi) - Eerie, haunting, unusual, fascinating



SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE - calm, peaceful and harmonious with fine masonry and decoration



GRAND BAZAAR and SPICE BAZAAR - Bustling, energetic, noisy and great, great fun.



BOSPHORUS CRUISE - watch minarets, mosques, yalis and villages slide past



THE HIPPODROME - marvel at the obelisks and imagine the chariots racing around this oval in front of cheering crowds



ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM - wonderful statues and mosaics plus the



amazing Alexander Sarcophagus



MUSEUM OF TURKISH AND ISLAMIC ARTS - a fascinating history of the development of art techniques and styles including wonderful calligraphy plus kilms and carpets



KYRIYE CAMII MUSEUM (ST. SAVIOUR IN CHORA) - amazing Byzantine mosaics, detailed and beautiful



GALATA TOWER - fantastic views over the Bosphorus, the city and beyond



DOLMABAHCE PALACE – 19th Century opulence and also home to Ataturk in the latter years of his life



YEDIKULE FORTRESS - scramble in and out of stone towers and along stone walkways and gaze across the Sea of Mamara



THODOSIAN WALLS – Although it can be difficult to climb on the walls themselves and part of the way is by a busy main road the walk takes you among areas of the city you may not otherwise see and the walls themselves, crumbling in places, are a fascinating insight into Istanbul as a fortress



ORTAKOY – nightlife and restaurants on the shore of the Bosphorus





Very easy to walk around, especially in Sultanahmet where a lot of the historical sights are situated and not far from there is the Bazaar Quarter. It is possible to walk across the Galaat Bridge to Beyoglu and up to Taksim but that is a fair walk so though we did do it (in reverse) it is easy and cheap to tram/metro it. You will need to take a bus/taxi to some places i.e. Ortakoy, Chora and Yedikule – but public transport is very cheap and taxis are not badly priced though I gather some people have been ripped of when using them (we never have been but..). However the majority of the time you will be walking and maybe using the tram to get between areas. As for local cuisine – there is loads! Fresh fish, kofkas and kebabs, yoghurt, stuffed aubergine and peppers, borek, baklava and strong, tasty Turkish coffee.





Accommodation (per room per night) - £61.00/$122.00



Evening Meal (3 course plus drink for TWO people) - £30.00/$60.00



Topkapi Palace + Harem - £7.50/$15.00



Hagia Sophia - £5.00/$10.00



Basilica Cistern – £3.50/$7.00



Beer - £3.00/£6.00



Coffee - £1.00/£2.00



Single Tram/Metro Journey - £0.60/$1.20





KRAKOW again has a wealth of culture and history, medieval streets, a castle on a hill, an old Jewish quarter and, in more recent years, occupation.





For major sights I would suggest - in no particular order that you visit





RYNEK GLOWNY - the Market square - actually you%26#39;ll probably find yourself in and around here a lot while you are in Krakow has it is the focal point of the Old Town. Take time to wander around and have a look at the architecture of the buildings surrounding the square and stop for coffee/beer/vodka or food in one of the many cafes and restaurants overlooking it.



SUKINNICE - the Old Cloth hall in the Rynel Glowny, a wonderful building - great architecture - there is a craft market in its arcades and



ST. MARY%26#39;S CHURCH - overlooking Rynek Glowny - beautifully decorated, you%26#39;ll seen get used to its recognisable silhouette. The carved high altar is astounding - visit just before midday to see the altar screen being opened



WAWEL HILL - home to the Castle and the Cathedral - wander round Wawel itself with great views over the river. The Castle has some wonderfully decorated rooms and the collection of tapestries is superb. The cathedral is quite small, intimate with a wealth of history and decoration



NATIONAL MUSEUM – great collection of 20th Century Polish Art from early 20th Century romantic paintings to modern installation and performance art



CZARTORYSKI MUSEUM – an eclectic collection of art and sculpture including Da Vinci’s “Lady with an Ermine”



ETHNOGRAPHICAL MUSEUM - a look at traditions, folklore and customs in rural Poland particularly in the 19th-early 20th Century.



KAZIMIERZ - the Jewish Quarter - lovely place to wander, interesting architecturally. The Jewish Museum within the Old Synagogue and Remu%26#39;h Cemetery are both fascinating and moving



PLANTY - if the weather is good this is a great place to walk off the lovely meals you%26#39;ll be having!



Day/Half Day Trips - from Krakow you can visit AUSCHWITZ - what can you say about going there, intense, upsetting, moving, never to be or should be forgotten. Also the SALT MINES at Wieliczka are fascinating.





It is very easy to walk around central Krakow, indeed with the exception of getting from the airport I don’t think we have ever taken public transport, just walked everywhere. Lots of places to get Polish cuisine – meaty stews and roasts such as the traditional dish bigos, salmon and trout feature quite heavily on menus and pierogi, which are kind of like filled dumplings. Some great coffee and cake shops as well. Plus Polish flavoured Vodka (cherry, honey, herb, mint) is just the best, dangerously addictive stuff!





Accommodation - £65.00/$130.00



Evening Meal (3 course plus drink for TWO people) - £29.00/$58.00



Royal Castle on Wawel Hill - £4.00/$8.00



National Museum - £3.30/$6.60



Czartoryski Museum - £1.90/$3.80



Beer/Vodka - £1.50/$3.00



Coffee - £1.50/$3.00



Tram/Bus Single Journey - £0.45/$0.90









TALLINN - Like Krakow Tallinn’s recent history has been marked by occupation and then independence, evidence of the cities maritime and mercantile past are much in evidence and the beautiful medieval old town is a UNESCO World Heritage sight. Also like Krakow is it is a city of myths, legends and stories





As to things to see and do I would suggest





THE OLD TOWN – wander round the cobbled streets and the Raekoja plats, the old town square and admire the wonderful architecture



TOOMPEA – the upper town, again a lovely place to wander among the cobbled streets and lovely buildings plus the viewing platforms has great panoramas over the old town and towards the port area



TALLINN CITY MUSEUM – learn about the social, cultural and political history of Tallinn, the way the Upper and Lower Towns were administered separately and what life was like under Soviet occupation



ESTONIAN OPEN AIR MUSEUM – absolutely fascinating look at rural life in Estonia with reconstructed farm buildings, school rooms, a fire station and a beautiful chapel. It is also a lovely place for a walk among the tress and by the sea.



KADRIORG PALACE – beautiful baroque building built by Peter the Great and now home to Estonia’s foreign Art Collection



KUMU – amazing beautifully designed modern building which houses Estonia’s National Art Collection. A real mix of different arts styles – romanticism, expressionism, modernism, graphic art etc.. represents the changes in art both in Estonia, especially when exploring national identity, and beyond.



NIGULISTE KIRIK (St. Nicholas Church) – home to a number of medieval altar pieces and paintings including Bernadt Nokte’s compelling and eerie “Danse Macabre”.



KIEK IN DE KOK – The 118ft cannon tower is an impressive defensive bastion and includes an interesting exhibition relating to Tallinn’s city defences.



CITY WALLS – give a very good impression as to what the town’s defences must have been like as well as allowing opportunities to scramble up and in stone staircases and towers



MUSEUM OF OCCUPATIONS – explores life in the period 1940 to 1991 when the country was under Nazi then Soviet rule



THE TOWN HALL – this is not open all year round but if you are visiting in summer it is worth visiting the cellar, which hosts different exhibitions relating to the city’s history, the beautifully decorated Council and Citizens Hall and the Tower with lovely views over the Old Town



ST. OLAF’S CHURCH TOWER– again this is not open all year round but if it is the climb to the top is worth the marvellous views





It is very easy – and pleasant – to walk round Tallinn’s Old Town. Public transport is cheap (free if you go for the excellent value Tallinncard) and you will need to use this (or one of the Hop On-Hop Off City Tour Buses, also free with the Tallinncard) to reach Kadriorg, KUMU and the Open Air Museum. Local cuisine includes meat and fish dishes such as lovely fresh herrings, the medieval themed restaurants have some tasty offerings and Kama, a traditional drink/dessert, is just wonderful!





Accommodation - £84.00/$168.00



Evening Meal (3 course plus drink for TWO people) - £42.00/$84.00



72 Hour Tallinncard (TC) - £19.85/$39.70 (free entry to all major museums, free public transport, free hop on-hop off bus tours)



Kadriorg Palace – Free with TC or £2.00/$4.00



Tallinn City Museum – Free with TC or £1.55/$3.10



Niguliste Kirik – Free with TC or £1.55/$3.10



Beer - £1.70 to £2.00/$2.40 to $4.00



Coffee - £1.50/$3.00



Single Journey on tram/bus – free with TC - £0.44/£0.88




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Funny enough, those are the three places we%26#39;d been doing a majority of our time looking into--I think we%26#39;d landed on them as out only %26quot;real%26quot; choices for this venture as well. Thanks for all the great info--we%26#39;ll take some time to really look it over, and will then respond with any foolow-up questions we may have...or better yet, where we%26#39;ve decided to go! :)





-Chris




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Well, we decided we wanted to go everywhere previously mentioned, but had neither the time or money for such a venture...so takign the weather into consideration, we%26#39;ve decided on Istanbul, Turkey (and I actually just booked the flight little more than 15 minutes ago). Can%26#39;t wait!





Again, thanks for all your help and recommendations!





-Chris




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Try Air Baltic www.airbaltic.com for cheap flights between Tallinn and Vilnius. I saw some for end of November for 36 euros one way from Vilnius to Tallinn, including all taxes (1 euro=1.41 USD). Estonian Air also offers flights. From Vilnius to Poland there are a lot of trains and buses. Air Baltic has very cheap flights from Vilnius to Berlin, easyJet from Tallinn to Berlin, where you can get five-hour train to Prague (about 5 trains per day). Train connections from Prague to Bucharest are good, too. For flights within eastern Europe try Sky Europe or Wizz Air. Sometimes Lot Polish Airlines has half decent deals. Two weeks ago I bought tickets from Berlin via Milan to Bucharest for mid November for 63 euros roundtrip, incl taxes. Sky Europe has really good prices into and out of Vienna (including Bucharest), but within Europe you%26#39;re checked luggage is usually limited to 20 kilos, just one suitcase plus carry-on. Wizz Air has a big hub in Budapest. And join the frequent flier club of whichever airline you%26#39;re flying with and you%26#39;ll have a free ticket after 2 or 3 trips to Europe. US airlines much more generous with mileage accrual than Europeans. Delta offers a lot of flights to eastern Europe. Continental has good connections to Germany and from there you can get cheap flights to eastern Europe.




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Sorry I forgot to say the cheap fare from Berlin via Milan to Bucharest was on easyJet.

choosing your hotel in Tallinn

Please double check with the hotel if any construction/renovations works are happening around the hotel.





As there our 2 hotels that I know that have major construction works around them, which becomes noisy %26amp; dusty.




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Hi



How about the Scandic Palace?



Jackie




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That%26#39;s ok Jackie....





The only banging noises you will here %26quot;is from the trams going by.........%26quot;




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