~ European adventures ~

Exploring the Energy Discovery Centre in Tallinn
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

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.

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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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