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Day 21 - Travel, Laughs and Muhu

Day 21 - Travel, Laughs and Muhu

Marissa Pikkat

We explored Haapsalu’s castle, found the perfect folk lace, and laughed over a fly named Herman before taking the ferry to peaceful Muhu. From local Käsitöö shops and childhood memories...

Day 21 - Travel, Laughs and Muhu

Marissa Pikkat

We explored Haapsalu’s castle, found the perfect folk lace, and laughed over a fly named Herman before taking the ferry to peaceful Muhu. From local Käsitöö shops and childhood memories...

Day 20 - Sad Goodbye’s and Heading to the West!

Day 20 - Sad Goodbye’s and Heading to the West!

Marissa Pikkat

Our last day in Tallinn brought warm goodbyes, holiday traditions, and laughter-filled moments before heading to Haapsalu. From Christmas ornaments and Estonian Designs AU connections to dinner memories and hidden...

Day 20 - Sad Goodbye’s and Heading to the West!

Marissa Pikkat

Our last day in Tallinn brought warm goodbyes, holiday traditions, and laughter-filled moments before heading to Haapsalu. From Christmas ornaments and Estonian Designs AU connections to dinner memories and hidden...

Day 19 - Sadness and Joy All Wrapped Into One Day

Day 19 - Sadness and Joy All Wrapped Into One Day

Marissa Pikkat

A meaningful day visiting Estonia’s Communism Victims Memorial, reflecting on family history, and enjoying sunshine at Kadriorg Park. From emotional moments to childlike wonder, this day blended remembrance, laughter, and...

Day 19 - Sadness and Joy All Wrapped Into One Day

Marissa Pikkat

A meaningful day visiting Estonia’s Communism Victims Memorial, reflecting on family history, and enjoying sunshine at Kadriorg Park. From emotional moments to childlike wonder, this day blended remembrance, laughter, and...

Day 18 - Taking Care of Business

Day 18 - Taking Care of Business

Marissa Pikkat

A peaceful day in Tallinn filled with 15,000 steps, ribbon hunting, sweet berries, and future product ideas for Estonian Designs AU. From a homemade lunch to a chicken and chanterelle...

Day 18 - Taking Care of Business

Marissa Pikkat

A peaceful day in Tallinn filled with 15,000 steps, ribbon hunting, sweet berries, and future product ideas for Estonian Designs AU. From a homemade lunch to a chicken and chanterelle...

Day 17 - Open Air Museum

Day 17 - Open Air Museum

Marissa Pikkat

A magical day at Estonia’s Open Air Museum full of forest walks, traditional talu homes, folk culture, and reflections on Estonian identity. From hearing the barn swallow to swinging under...

Day 17 - Open Air Museum

Marissa Pikkat

A magical day at Estonia’s Open Air Museum full of forest walks, traditional talu homes, folk culture, and reflections on Estonian identity. From hearing the barn swallow to swinging under...

Day 16 - Friends, Family and Swedish Connection

Day 16 - Friends, Family and Swedish Connection

Marissa Pikkat

A day of family reunions, Estonian sock shopping, Tantsupidu reflections, and the joy of welcoming friends from Sweden. From Laulupidu’s powerful performance to a spontaneous dance in Tallinn’s town square,...

Day 16 - Friends, Family and Swedish Connection

Marissa Pikkat

A day of family reunions, Estonian sock shopping, Tantsupidu reflections, and the joy of welcoming friends from Sweden. From Laulupidu’s powerful performance to a spontaneous dance in Tallinn’s town square,...