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Day 9 - 20 Years Later

Day 9 - 20 Years Later

Marissa Pikkat

A heartfelt day in Tartu filled with family reconnections, Tartu Day celebrations, Estonian traditions, and cherished memories. From breakfast chats to exploring craft stores and visiting Elva, this unexpected adventure...

Day 9 - 20 Years Later

Marissa Pikkat

A heartfelt day in Tartu filled with family reconnections, Tartu Day celebrations, Estonian traditions, and cherished memories. From breakfast chats to exploring craft stores and visiting Elva, this unexpected adventure...

Day 8 – Setomaa and Cultural Connections

Day 8 – Setomaa and Cultural Connections

Marissa Pikkat

A heartwarming day in Setomaa, Estonia, filled with tradition, connection, and culture. From exploring Seto folk crafts and enjoying traditional food at the Setomaa Leelopäev festival, to reuniting with old...

Day 8 – Setomaa and Cultural Connections

Marissa Pikkat

A heartwarming day in Setomaa, Estonia, filled with tradition, connection, and culture. From exploring Seto folk crafts and enjoying traditional food at the Setomaa Leelopäev festival, to reuniting with old...

Day 6 – A Day of Connection to My Roots

Day 6 – A Day of Connection to My Roots

Marissa Pikkat

Today’s journey through Võru, Rõuge, Miikse, Obinitsa, and Värska was filled with deep family roots, rich Estonian culture, and beautiful forest cemeteries. We honoured ancestors, explored Setomaa traditions, visited folk...

Day 6 – A Day of Connection to My Roots

Marissa Pikkat

Today’s journey through Võru, Rõuge, Miikse, Obinitsa, and Värska was filled with deep family roots, rich Estonian culture, and beautiful forest cemeteries. We honoured ancestors, explored Setomaa traditions, visited folk...

Day 5 - Forest Horns, Latvia & Connection

Day 5 - Forest Horns, Latvia & Connection

Marissa Pikkat

Join Marissa Pikkat as she explores southern Estonia, from magical forest horns and spontaneous Latvian adventures to family saunas, Rõuge memories, and her first Estonian business conversation. A heartfelt day...

Day 5 - Forest Horns, Latvia & Connection

Marissa Pikkat

Join Marissa Pikkat as she explores southern Estonia, from magical forest horns and spontaneous Latvian adventures to family saunas, Rõuge memories, and her first Estonian business conversation. A heartfelt day...

Day 4 - A Midsummer Day

Day 4 - A Midsummer Day

Marissa Pikkat

A magical Midsummer day in southern Estonia filled with family celebrations, traditional foods, flower picking, ancient oak trees, and village festivities. Experience the beauty of Estonian culture, nature, and heartfelt...

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Day 4 - A Midsummer Day

Marissa Pikkat

A magical Midsummer day in southern Estonia filled with family celebrations, traditional foods, flower picking, ancient oak trees, and village festivities. Experience the beauty of Estonian culture, nature, and heartfelt...

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Day 3 - Victory Day & Midsummer Magic in Southern Estonia

Day 3 - Victory Day & Midsummer Magic in Southe...

Marissa Pikkat

Victory Day in Estonia, celebrated on June 23rd, marks the 1919 Battle of Võnnu victory and the start of Midsummer celebrations. This personal journey through southern Estonia included discovering traditional...

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Day 3 - Victory Day & Midsummer Magic in Southe...

Marissa Pikkat

Victory Day in Estonia, celebrated on June 23rd, marks the 1919 Battle of Võnnu victory and the start of Midsummer celebrations. This personal journey through southern Estonia included discovering traditional...

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