~ European adventures ~
Exploring the Energy Discovery Centre in Tallinn
Housed in a historic power station building originally constructed in 1913, the Energy Discovery Centre in Tallinn, Estonia, is an engaging science and technology museum dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of energy, electricity, and physics.
Finding Narva castle, the most eastern castle in the European Union
Facing the Russian fortress of Ivangorod across the river, Narva Castle, also known as Hermann Castle, stands on the banks of the Narva River in Estonia, marking the easternmost boundary of the European Union.
A tour around ‘The Battery’, an eerie, abandoned soviet prison with a terrible history
Patarei Prison (‘The Battery’ in English), located in Tallinn, Estonia, is a chilling and historically significant site that reflects the nation’s turbulent history, that we had a chance to tour in winter 2024.
Seeing the decaying yet fascinating, Kreenholm factory at the very edge of Europe
After hearing about a ghostly relic from the last century, we decided to travel to the furthest reaches of Europe to visit a decaying but fascinating former factory located on an island next to the Russian border.
Photosynthesis: seeing the Shepard Fairey exhibition at Fotografiska, Tallinn
Shepard Fairey's Photo Synthesis exhibition at Fotografiska Tallinn is a wonderful, intricate and impactful exploration of his artistic journey, running until March 2025.
Catching ‘The Mystery of Banksy — A Genius Mind: The unauthorised exhibition'
Despite not featuring a single Banksy original, we were excited to visit an unauthorised Banksy exhibition that’s been touring around Europe since 2021.
Exploring a ‘Forest Brothers’ bunker in southern Estonia
The Ennuksemäe Forest Brothers’ bunker is a fascinating historical site located near Viljandi, Estonia. This bunker is significant as it represents the resistance efforts of the Forest Brothers, a group of Estonian partisans who fought against Soviet occupation after World War II.
A night in Kernu manor, near Tallinn
Having spent the last few years exploring Estonia in a tent with a bike, 2024 seemed like a good time to sample and document more of Estonia’s rich history particularly the ample manor houses and castles!
Kernu Manor, is located about 35 kilometres southwest of Tallinn, and a historical gem with a rich past that reflects the country’s aristocratic heritage.
Exploring abandoned soviet missile bases in remote Estonia
Located some 25 kilometres from Rakvere, the Rohu rocket base was once a vital part of the Soviet nuclear rocket complex established during the 1960s, but now lies largely in ruins.
Discovering a long-abandoned World War II Sea Mine factory on Naissaar island, Estonia
The sea mines factory on Naissaar island, located in the Gulf of Finland, approximately 8 kilometres northwest of Tallinn, is one of the island’s most intriguing historical military sites, reflecting its strategic military significance during the 20th century.