The Amateur Traveler talks to travel writer Jeanine Barone about Estonia. Estonia is a small forested country with picturesque islands, medieval fortifications, a thriving design community, a great restaurant scene and a young and vibrant culture. Estonia only recently regained
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its independence from the U.S.S.R. (1991) but is thriving and filled with innovation. This interview, like all the Amateur Traveler interviews, was recorded with Skype… which is headquartered in Estonia. We talked about hotels, restaurants, guide books, wine bars and chocolate.
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Show Notes
J The Travel Authority - Jeanine Barone’s blog
Estonia
Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia official tourism site
Kumu - Estonian Art Museum
Three Sisters Hotel - upscale hotel in Tallinn
Hotel Telegraaf - upscale hotel in Tallinn
Restaurant Tchaikovsky in the Hotel Telegraaf
Restaurant Ö
Restaurant Controvento
Reet Aus - fashion designer
Restaurant Bonaparte for chocolate and pastries in Tallinn
Chocolaterie - chocolate delights in Tallinn
Nami Namaste - bed and breakfast with Italian cooking lessons on Muhu island
Restauarant Gloria - winebar
Stereo - night spot
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