~ European adventures ~
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.