~ European adventures ~

Exploring a ‘Forest Brothers’ bunker in southern Estonia
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

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.

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A night in Kernu manor, near Tallinn
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

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.

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