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See. Tallinn’s medieval Old Town Explore the well-preserved medieval milieu and structure of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Soomaa’s flooded forests Kayak through these unique forests in spring, or hike duckboard trails over Estonia’s bogs. Onion Route Cycle this moody route near Lake Peipsi to meet the Old Believers. The Peeping Tom of Tallinn Spot this bespectacled stone figure on an Art Nouveau house in Tallinn's Old Town.

Eat. Kodukohvikute Päev Experience 'home cafe day' where locals turn gardens and garages into temporary eateries.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 15, 2026

15 European Cities That Are at Their Most Magical in Winter

Trade your winter blues for mulled wine and snow-dusted canal houses.

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BBC TravelSep 24

The world's top cities for 2026 - and why they stand out

From cultural investment to cutting-edge technology, the 2026 Global Cities Index reveals what makes the world's leading cities such compelling places to live and visit.

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  • Harvard Art MuseumsMuseumBoston, United StatesOpen to the public
  • Rose Kennedy GreenwaySightBoston, United StatesFormer elevated highway now lined with gardens, fountains, and art
  • Trinity College DublinSightDublin, IrelandSupports a highly skilled workforce
  • Brick LaneNeighborhoodLondon, United KingdomIt runs from Swanfield Street in Bethnal Green in the north, crosses the Bethnal Green Road before reaching the…
  • Borough MarketMarketLondon, United KingdomIt is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London, with a market on the site dating back to at least the 12th…
  • Seattle Art MuseumMuseumSeattle, United StatesPart of the city's rich art offerings
  • Waterfront ParkParkSeattle, United StatesLearn more about Waterfront Park, the new 20-acre public park in Downtown Seattle.
  • Rail BalticaPlaceTallinn, EstoniaHigh-tech railway connecting the Baltics by 2030
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Lonely PlanetSep 23

15 Best Things to Do in Estonia

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  • Raekoja platsNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniahistoric Town Hall Square
  • Old TownHostelTallinn, Estoniacobblestone alley, defense tower, elegant church spire
  • Toompea HillSightTallinn, Estoniaoffers views over red-tiled roofs
  • KadriorgNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniaarea with stately parks and art museums
  • TelliskiviNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniahipster haven
  • RotermannNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniachic area
  • KalamajaTrain stationTallinn, Estoniabohemian area
  • President’s TrailTrailAegviidu, Estonia10km ski trail through pine forests
  • Song and Dance FestivalFestivalTallinn, Estoniachoirs flock to Tallinn every five years
  • Matsalu National ParkSightMatsalu, EstoniaMatsalu National Park spans an area of 486.1 km2 (187.7 sq mi), comprising Matsalu Bay, the Kasari River delta, the…
  • Vilsandi National ParkSightVilsandi, EstoniaIt includes part of the island of Vilsandi, a number of smaller islands and adjacent parts of western Saaremaa…
  • Soomaa.comPlaceSoomaa, Estoniaorganizes multiday kayak trips
  • Pääsküla BogTrailTallinn, Estoniaurban bog experience within Tallinn
  • MaarjamäeSightTallinn, EstoniaIt is bordered by Pirita and Kose to the north, Lasnamäe to the south, Kadriorg to the southwest and the Bay of Tallinn…
  • LinnahallSightTallinn, EstoniaIt is located in the harbor, just beyond the walls of the Old Town, and was completed in 1980.
  • Estonian Open-Air MuseumMuseumTallinn, Estonia
  • Viru BogTrailLahemaa, Estonia
  • Riisa BogTrailSoomaa, Estonia
  • Mukri BogTrailMukri, Estonia
  • Tuhu BogTrailTuhu, Estonia
  • Marimetsa BogTrailMarimetsa, Estonia
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Atlas ObscuraSep 9

The Peeping Tom of Tallinn in Tallinn, Estonia

Hidden in plain sight near the top of an Art Nouveau house in Tallinn's Old Town, a bespectacled stone figure watches from the facade. His gaze is fixed across the street, toward the building opposite. Local legend has it that the figure was created as revenge. An old man across the street had a habit of training his opera glasses on a young merchant's wife, especially when she was undressing f…

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Atlas ObscuraSep 8

AO’s Favorite Unusual Sites to Spend a Night

Where to stay is a pivotal part of any trip, sometimes just as important as the destination itself. The place you rest your head can dictate not just the quality of sleep you get but the kinds of activities you choose, the people you meet, and the way you engage with the culture around you. That’s especially true at these accommodations, which are anything but ordinary—combining thoughtful desi…

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 31

19 Cheap Places to Travel: Where Your Dollar Will Take You the Furthest Right Now

These are the countries where your dollar will take you the furthest.

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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year

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  • Grand-PlaceMarketBrussels, Belgiumstrikingly lit square with a fabulous tree
  • Schloss HellbrunnAttractionSalzburg, Austriamarket with carollers, handicraft stalls, and Christmas train
  • SenaatintoriNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandmarket on elegant 19th-century square
  • StriezelmarktMarketDresden, Germanyhas enraptured folk since 1434
  • Nuremberg's marketMarketNuremberg, Germanytwo million visit
  • Innsbruck's medieval old town marketsMarketInnsbruck, Austriafolk bands play and chalets sell decorations
  • Hellbrunn's baroque palaceSightSalzburg, Austriapairs Christmas markets with northern lights
  • Ravenna GorgeSightSchluchsee, GermanyChristmas market in the snowy Black Forest
  • RathausSightVienna, Austriamarket in front of the neo-Gothic building
  • SpittelbergQuarterVienna, Austriaromantic market in narrow Biedermeier lanes
  • Schloss SchönbrunnSightVienna, Austriamarket on the grounds with a magnificent tree
  • Golden RoofAttractionInnsbruck, Austriahuge tree glitters in front of it
  • MarktplatzNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriatraditional fairground rides and puppet shows
  • KiebachgasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriafairytale-themed street
  • Maria-Theresien-StrasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriamarket stalls and trees packed with twinkling lights
  • Hellbrunn Advent MagicMarketSalzburg, Austriaheld at Salzburg's Schloss Hellbrunn
  • Place de BrouckèreNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiumice and curling rinks and a merry-go-round
  • Pl Sainte-CatherineNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiummarket spreads out here for shopping
  • Zagreb’sMarketZagreb, Croatiaright up there with Europe’s finest
  • FuliranjeMarketZagreb, Croatiamarket for carols, concerts, crafts and DJs
  • Ban Jelačić SqNeighborhoodZagreb, Croatiasnack on hot chestnuts and licitars
  • Winchester’s Christmas marketMarketWinchester, United Kingdomin the cathedral’s historic grounds
  • Raekoja platsNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniaenormous tree towering above quaint wooden chalets
  • AleksanterinkatuNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandfestivities kick off with switching on the lights
  • Colmar in AlsaceNeighborhoodColmar, Francegingerbready, half-timbered old town hosts six markets
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National GeographicAug 10

The ‘coolcation’ is trending—here’s where you should go in Europe

For many travellers, the image of the summer holiday is shifting. Instead of chasing the sun, more people are seeking destinations where cool mornings, fresh air and comfortable conditions make it ...

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  • Lofoten IslandsNeighborhoodLofoten, NorwayArctic archipelago, a haven for wildlife and adventure.
  • Laugavegur TrailTrailLandmannalaugar, IcelandPasses through rainbow-coloured mountains and black sands.
  • HerðubreiðSightIcelandCalled the ‘Queen of Icelandic Mountains’.
  • EldgjáSightIcelandWorld’s largest volcanic canyon, reached by a walk.
  • FremrinámurSightIcelandColourful mineral deposits surround naturally heated springs.
  • Grand HotelHotelSopot, PolandAdmire belle époque villas and manicured gardens nearby.
  • Gofry pod ArkadamiIce cream shopSopot, PolandPopular stop for traditional waffles with cream and fruit.
  • MonciakAttractionSopot, PolandSopot’s lively pedestrian street.
  • Krzywy DomekAttractionSopot, PolandFairytale-like curves make it one of Poland’s most recognisable buildings.
  • Sopot LighthouseSightSopot, PolandOffers panoramic views over the town, beach and Baltic Sea.
  • Hov GårdPlaceLofoten, NorwayExplore beaches and mountain trails on horseback.
  • Låven RestaurantRestaurantLofoten, NorwayServes seasonal dishes in a restored 1950s barn.
  • Lofoten Links Golf CoursePlaceLofoten, NorwayOpen around the clock in June and July.
  • Barrowland BallroomTheatreGlasgow, United KingdomLive music venue where artists from David Bowie to Metallica performed.
  • King Tut’s Wah Wah HutNightclubGlasgow, United KingdomFamous for discovering Oasis in 1993.
  • Loaded FriesRestaurantGlasgow, United KingdomA favourite late-night stop on Sauchiehall Street.
  • Ubiquitous ChipRestaurantGlasgow, United KingdomPairs Scottish classics with an atmospheric rooftop terrace.
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomOne of Scotland’s most visited attractions.
  • Topeliuksen Polku Nature TrailTrailLake Saimaa, FinlandOffers a perspective after dark with light installations.
  • Lakeland GTEPlaceLake Saimaa, FinlandOperates environmentally friendly excursions using electric boats.
  • Angla Windmill MountSightSaaremaa, EstoniaPreserved windmills celebrating centuries of breadmaking traditions.
  • Kaali crater fieldSightSaaremaa, EstoniaNine meteorites struck the island, creating the crater field.
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 3

How Setomaa Keeps Its Culture Alive on Estonia's Russian Border

Writer Ash Bhardwaj rolls Easter eggs with the Seto people and discovers how ritual, memory, and community outlast political borders.

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  • Seto smoke saunaSightSetomaa, EstoniaTraditional sauna where windows are closed to build heat.
  • Iti LeiväküükRestaurantObinitsa, EstoniaCafé serving hansa liquor and traditional Seto food.
  • Transfiguration ChurchSightObinitsa, EstoniaPale-green church at the edge of Obinitsa.
  • JumalamägiSightSetomaa, EstoniaSacred hill topped with a carved idol of Peko.
  • PekoPublic artworkSetomaa, EstoniaSeto god of crops, fertility, and beer.
  • Old Jüri’s soap shopPlaceSetomaa, EstoniaShop making soap using traditional methods and holy water.
  • Petseri MonasterySightSetomaa, EstoniaCrucial pilgrimage site for the Seto, near the Russian border.
  • Kirsi FarmHotelMeremäe, EstoniaHomestay and converted farmhouse serving traditional meals.
  • Seto ToursPlaceSetomaa, EstoniaOffers information and guidance for visiting Setomaa.
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BBC TravelAug 3

Why Estonians invite strangers into their back gardens each summer

Each summer, home gardens, garages and even bedroom windows across Estonia become temporary cafes open to anyone.

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  • Heiki Kalvik's back gardenRestaurantKehra, EstoniaPop-up cafe in Kehra, serving homemade soup.
  • Karolin Vahtre's garageRestaurantKehra, EstoniaMakeshift cafe selling sushi, quiche, cake, and fries.
  • HiiumaaNeighborhoodKärdla, EstoniaIsland where home cafe tradition began in 2007.
  • Hiiumaa MuseumMuseumKärdla, EstoniaNeli muuseumimaja üle Hiiumaa - igal ühel oma lugu.
  • Inga Kulmoja's bedroom windowRestaurantTartu, EstoniaThird-storey window used to lower homemade ice cream.
  • Kalamaja DaysFestivalTallinn, EstoniaEvent where family serves Ukrainian dumplings and borscht.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 31, 2025

The 30 Most Underrated Cities in Europe

Seasoned travelers let us in on their secret spots, from Norway to Portugal and beyond.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 31, 2025

23 of the Caribbean’s Dreamiest Villas and Airbnbs to Book Now

Soak up those sunny island vibes in Barbados, St. Barts, Aruba, and beyond.

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