Tallinn
Flights: from Gatwick with Estonian Air or from Stanstead with Easy Jet. Return fares are usually round the 200 pound mark so book early or keep an eye out for specials
Accomodation: There are a number of back paking hostels but if you with a group your room price (divided by the number in the group) may actually work out cheaper per person in a hotel and that will include breakfast, so shop around. Back packing hostels are around 10-15 Euro's.
Food: I highly recomend you do not try any cafe's off the main square if you on a tight budget. The gentle wolf pub (hell hunt) is top of my list with a good meal or starter between 5-10 Euro's. Try the club sandwich or the tender chicken strips as a starter. You can always try the Finnish McDonald version Hesburger with a burger meal round the 3 Euro mark. Tallinn is just awesome when it comes to atmosphere and most coffee shops abound with character. For the best lemon marigue visit Kaheksa (means 8) . For the best cocktails, stop at Stereo's before popping upstairs to one of the best clubs in the city, Prive.
The local supermarkets sell the traditional blood sausages and sourkraught. Also try a sandwich cake!
Activities: Besides visiting the main square and old town and it's churches, a walk along the sea towards the yatch club offers loads of photo opportunties. Tallink Spa Hotel has an awesome spa with sauna rooms, jacuzzi's and pools, all for next to nothing. 10 Euro's for 1 and a half hours! Check their website to find the best times and prices.
Culture
Estonia has a rich history and an amazing story of independence. Visit the Museum of Occupation and watch the movie, The Singing Revolution to appreciate the location you are visiting.
A law was passed in 2008 that all locals are to wear some form of reflective clothing/item for when out at night. See if you can spot locals wearing their reflective items.
Finally, Estonia has some of the most untouched beautiful forests so make a trip out the city to visit one of the many forest locations. Summer time you can pick berries and mushrooms (make sure they the right ones) and in winter they have a Christmas market.
Other ideas: take a day trip to Helsinki
Flights: from Gatwick with Estonian Air or from Stanstead with Easy Jet. Return fares are usually round the 200 pound mark so book early or keep an eye out for specials
Accomodation: There are a number of back paking hostels but if you with a group your room price (divided by the number in the group) may actually work out cheaper per person in a hotel and that will include breakfast, so shop around. Back packing hostels are around 10-15 Euro's.
Food: I highly recomend you do not try any cafe's off the main square if you on a tight budget. The gentle wolf pub (hell hunt) is top of my list with a good meal or starter between 5-10 Euro's. Try the club sandwich or the tender chicken strips as a starter. You can always try the Finnish McDonald version Hesburger with a burger meal round the 3 Euro mark. Tallinn is just awesome when it comes to atmosphere and most coffee shops abound with character. For the best lemon marigue visit Kaheksa (means 8) . For the best cocktails, stop at Stereo's before popping upstairs to one of the best clubs in the city, Prive.
The local supermarkets sell the traditional blood sausages and sourkraught. Also try a sandwich cake!
Activities: Besides visiting the main square and old town and it's churches, a walk along the sea towards the yatch club offers loads of photo opportunties. Tallink Spa Hotel has an awesome spa with sauna rooms, jacuzzi's and pools, all for next to nothing. 10 Euro's for 1 and a half hours! Check their website to find the best times and prices.
Culture
Estonia has a rich history and an amazing story of independence. Visit the Museum of Occupation and watch the movie, The Singing Revolution to appreciate the location you are visiting.
A law was passed in 2008 that all locals are to wear some form of reflective clothing/item for when out at night. See if you can spot locals wearing their reflective items.
Finally, Estonia has some of the most untouched beautiful forests so make a trip out the city to visit one of the many forest locations. Summer time you can pick berries and mushrooms (make sure they the right ones) and in winter they have a Christmas market.
Other ideas: take a day trip to Helsinki
