One Sixty Smokehouse, an epic motorbike-themed restaurant in Tallinn

One Sixty Smokehouse, an epic motorbike-themed restaurant in Tallinn

A fantastically cool restaurant that’s part of the Renard Speed Shop, 160 smokehouse is run by head chef, Andrei, and located in the ultra-cool Telliskivi creative quarter. It serves your favourite guilty pleasures, such as epic burgers, pulled pork tacos, hot dogs, and barbeque ribs, however also much more interesting fare such as soft shell crab burgers, and deserts made to look like the soap bars in Fight Club!

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Saku mountain biking (near Tallinn)
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Saku mountain biking (near Tallinn)

The Saku forest offers a fantastic opportunity for active outdoor activities! Whether you enjoy hiking or skiing, you'll find a variety of well-maintained trails to explore. The trails range from 2 km to 7 km in length, providing options for different levels of difficulty. Additionally, there is a 2.7 km illuminated trail, allowing you to enjoy the forest even after sunset.

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Visiting Tallinn boat show 2023

Visiting Tallinn boat show 2023

The Tallinn boat and maritime show is an annual event held in the Tallinn fairs centre (aka Eesti Näituste messikeskus), in the capital city of Estonia. The event is focused on showcasing boats, yachts, and other maritime equipment, as well as providing a platform for businesses and individuals to connect with each other in the maritime industry.

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Seeing BASE jumpers backflip off Tallinn TV tower (aka Teletorn)

Seeing BASE jumpers backflip off Tallinn TV tower (aka Teletorn)

One of the things I first noticed when visiting Tallinn was the tall, pointy tower protruding from the beautiful green skyline, with what looked like a flying saucer built into it.

The Tallinn TV tower (aka the Teletorn) is a beautiful 170-metre mast located near Pirita beach and close to some of Tallinn’s wonderful hiking /biking / ski trails.

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Navigating virtual worlds at the Proto Innovation Museum in Tallinn

Navigating virtual worlds at the Proto Innovation Museum in Tallinn

In all the guides I’d read and many trips to super cool Noblessnor quarter, I finally got an opportunity to visit the Proto innovation museum, a highly interactive innovation museum that is a great place to take your family or friends.

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Seeing the stunning Jägala Waterfalls near Tallinn

Seeing the stunning Jägala Waterfalls near Tallinn

On my motorbikepcking trip to Juminda peninsula to learn more about the maritime disaster, I stopped to see the Jägala Waterfall, another stunning natural attraction located near Tallinn, just like the Keila waterfalls (albeit in the other direction).

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Exploring Alatskivi castle near Tartu

Exploring Alatskivi castle near Tartu

In May 2023, I had the pleasure of visiting Alatskivi Castle, a stunning historic landmark located in the picturesque town of Alatskivi, in the East of Estonia. This impressive building can be found near the shores of Lake Peipus, just a short bus ride from Tartu, Estonia's second-largest city. It's a destination that has earned its reputation as one of Estonia's top tourist attractions thanks to its Disney-esque appearance!

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