Is Estonia a good place for a spring break for a middle aged couple?
Estonia is a gem of a country offering visitors the chance to see a country that is both ex-Soviet Union and now proudly European Union. The traces of the Soviet era are still there to see — a deserted Soviet army base that was once off-limits to Estonians themselves can easily be visited. Tallinn’s old town is in magnificent condition, with the medieval city walls and towers almost complete, and surely rates amongst Europe’s best old towns. Glorious beaches are on offer, although the swimming season is short. After all, the Baltics are not renowned for warm weather. And therein lies something that any visitor to Estonia must be aware of — summer is short and winter is severe. [edit] History After 8 centuries of Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian rule, Estonia attained independence in 1918. Reincorporated into the USSR in 1940, it secceded again in 1991 through its Singing Revolution [4], non-violent revolution that overthrew an initially violent occupation. Since the last Russian tr
