Tallinn, Estonia

Did you know Estonians are some of the most unhappy people in Europe (according to the Happy Planet Index)? Blame the Nordic climate or centuries of foreign rule. Estonians just have a troubled history, from the 13th century when they were peasants and serfs, to being deported to Siberia in World War II, and working […]

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A Baltic Summer Vacation

I know it seems like I just got back from Madrid, but I’ve actually been hard at work and in need of a tropical summer getaway. So I’m going to Helsinki. I’ve always had a fascination with countries in the north, but there’s a short window for when I would actually consider visiting them. When […]

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