tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post2797598530087627069..comments2024-03-18T10:15:14.505+01:00Comments on Travels - Ballroom Dancing - Amusement Parks: General Impressions of Tallinn, the capital of young EstoniaFilipBloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-43381527720880670072012-10-03T14:37:03.293+02:002012-10-03T14:37:03.293+02:00Nice blog, but I just wanted to add that:
I think...Nice blog, but I just wanted to add that:<br /><br />I think it is misleading to say "we write about the history of a country but this is not possible in Estonia, it is a new republic born out of the Soviet Union in 1991". <br />Estonia didn't born out of the USSR, it was occupied for some time. Estonia declared indipendence in 1918. I know what you mean but you make it sound like there was no Estonia before - you can start talking about its history starting from the end of the last ice age when estonians' ancestors arrived there.<br /><br />and "you are not allowed to take pictures in most places"? Sounds like North-Korea. I don't know any public place where it is forbidden (expect museums). <br /><br /><br />Huh, I hope I didn't sound like some estonian who is having a hard life :D. Anyway - it is very interesting to read your honest impressions about different countries and places. <br /><br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Marten<br /><br /><br />Märtenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019652723188379994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-92083404605152578932012-06-22T16:38:00.850+02:002012-06-22T16:38:00.850+02:00Dear native Tallinner,
Thank you for your comment...Dear native Tallinner,<br /><br />Thank you for your comments. I wrote about the impression I had when visiting your beautiful city. It was my intention to trigger an initiative from people of Tallinn to improve this and receive even more tourists in the future. I regret to read that you find it "very misleading". I think we all see things from our own perspective. <br /><br />Places I went to were we could not take any pictures: Axelandr Nevsky Cathedral (as you mentioned), Cathedral of Saint Mery the Virgin, shop in Rahukothu street, shop in Pikkjalg street, major shopping centre on Sadama). Most shops display typical Estonian items and give an impression of the country. A pity you are not allowed to use your camera to get an impression. <br /><br />I am posting this openly because I don't have your email on your comment. You probably have it on "no reply settings". <br /><br />I wish you all the best and be proud to live in such a beautiful historical town.<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />Filip DemuinckFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-47242310914684674152012-06-21T09:07:23.877+02:002012-06-21T09:07:23.877+02:00_The country still has to work on openness; survei..._The country still has to work on openness; surveillance cameras are everywhere in the streets and you are not allowed to take pictures in most places._<br /><br /><br />Very misleading! I'm a native Tallinner and I am aware of only one place where taking pictures is not allowed - inside the Russian orthodox church in Old Town. While Estonian people are rather reserved and introvert, as are most people from the north, I do believe we are quite open to different views, ideas and beliefs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-52326318465549215452012-06-16T09:32:47.905+02:002012-06-16T09:32:47.905+02:00Impressive place and your pictures are wonderful!I...Impressive place and your pictures are wonderful!I like the overview of the citz and the last one is pure artwork, congrats!<br />LeiaCezar and Léiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408385000169533010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-2098122634535451562012-06-15T23:12:50.876+02:002012-06-15T23:12:50.876+02:00That is a very interesting little?? restaurant??, ...That is a very interesting little?? restaurant??, the third from the last photo... almost looks as if it is in a cave. Also very interesting houses, and 600 years old. They definitely do not build houses in Texas that would last 600 years. Pretty amazing and they still look great. Estonia looks lovely and filled with history even though it is a young country.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282631333469688624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-5727707503810757972012-06-14T19:47:48.558+02:002012-06-14T19:47:48.558+02:00Lots of REALLY good pictures!!! They need to light...Lots of REALLY good pictures!!! They need to lighten up. If they do not allow pictures, tourists will not come. No one wants to go on a vacation where they can't take pictures. They need to realize that tourism will bring in lots of money. But maybe they just don't care and value their secrecy more than anything. That is a shame, since there are so many awesome things to show off there.Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-79540342349484203202012-06-14T18:38:17.170+02:002012-06-14T18:38:17.170+02:00Alweer een supermooie, verzorgde stad, Filip !
Lie...Alweer een supermooie, verzorgde stad, Filip !<br />Lie(f)s.Lieshttp://liesonderweg.skynetblogs.benoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-29347203524804157892012-06-14T17:54:33.148+02:002012-06-14T17:54:33.148+02:00Wonderful place! I've always wanted to visit. ...Wonderful place! I've always wanted to visit. Thanks for showing us around!Michael and Hannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10231212221228037889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-4434484035366231522012-06-14T15:34:07.858+02:002012-06-14T15:34:07.858+02:00Although young in history, it certainly has stunni...Although young in history, it certainly has stunning long time standing buildings, of great design! I like the sign hung over the door, nicely printed!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-15278356701129009502012-06-14T15:26:10.246+02:002012-06-14T15:26:10.246+02:00Mooie foto's en altijd goede info.
Groet, Joo...Mooie foto's en altijd goede info.<br /><br />Groet, Joop<br /><br />vertel me eens even waar jullie nog niet zijn geweest?....hahahaJoop Zandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387926065809859035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-29228930111879379402012-06-14T14:40:55.941+02:002012-06-14T14:40:55.941+02:00I wish I can visit Euro... specially during Euro 2...I wish I can visit Euro... specially during Euro 2012 is going on xDFBS Headmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424039075115996844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-23197838972370140562012-06-14T13:51:44.684+02:002012-06-14T13:51:44.684+02:00I like the flowers....I like the flowers....Simple Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150158479566092556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-2019691151617998932012-06-14T13:11:56.077+02:002012-06-14T13:11:56.077+02:00Tallin is very beautiful town. It is the nearist t...Tallin is very beautiful town. It is the nearist town where we can find the old-town, and many finish people travel there a lot.<br />Your fotos are again beautifull.<br />Greetings<br />orvokkiorvokkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408082210385156163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7373604864492489211.post-67257176277848166752012-06-14T12:12:26.381+02:002012-06-14T12:12:26.381+02:00looks very colourful and interesting, I would love...looks very colourful and interesting, I would love to visit myself one day...Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140172049422342259noreply@blogger.com