karrots
American expat in Estonia
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About me
American
Lives in Tallinn
Registration: 20 February 2009
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Interesting customs and traditions in Estonia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Estonia? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you ...
We moved to Estonia from the U.S. and were quickly met with some immediate differences. Real estate rentals are done through agents (this was in 2008-9) and many of the families were there to greet us when we went to see homes. This was very ... Read More
Going out in Tallinn by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Tallinn? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
I live by the Tallinn in Your Pocket Guidebook that you can get in any bookstore (Raamat) here in Tallinn. It hasn't steered me wrong yet. My personal favs: Old Town - anywhere! Outside the city wall in the parks by the Balti Jaam (train ... Read More
Living in Tallinn by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Tallinn, or you used to work and live in Tallinn. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Tallinn? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Living in Tallinn is . . . well, very different and yet the same from Southern California. So okay, duh, the weather is VERY different especially in the winter. It's much wetter here, and the winter darkness can be profound. But how much more ... Read More