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Ten islands. One Baltic Sea. A hundred stories.

Some are easy day trips, others feel like the edge of the world. I’ve walked them, ferried to them, sometimes got stuck on them. If you're curious where to go beyond Tallinn, Turku or Gotland — here are ten Baltic islands you can actually visit, and why they’re worth the trip.

Sark: A Tiny, Starry, Tractor-Loving Island in the Channel

No cars. No airport. No streetlights. Just boats, tractors, and more peace than you’ll know what to do with. Welcome to Sark — the smallest, quirkiest of the Channel Islands, floating between the UK and France. And yes, you can really go there.

Estonian Food: Sour, Seasonal, and Secretly Addictive

Estonian food is built on smoke, pickles, potatoes, and patience. It’s often sour, full of mushrooms, low on drama — and oddly comforting. Not flashy. Just really good. The kind you’ll want to try — or at least point at with curiosity.

Sundays in Colour: The Best Flower Market in London

Every Sunday, Columbia Road does something strange to London. It turns a quiet street into a riot of flowers, shouting vendors, camera-happy tourists, and people pretending they definitely came here for tulips, not coffee and chaos. It smells like spring, sounds like a festival, and feels like someone shook a botanical garden into a street party.

9 Easy Day Trips from Tallinn by Bus, Ferry or Train

Tallinn is charming — but sooner or later, you might start wondering what’s beyond those medieval towers. Good news: Estonia is small, public transport is excellent, and you can take some pretty amazing day trips from Tallinn without renting a car or joining a tour group.

Is Tallinn Worth Visiting in November? Is it Snowy and Cold?

November often brings tempting flight discounts from various countries to Tallinn. But is it worth visiting Estonia at this time of year? Is it just snowy and freezing cold? Let’s look at the bigger picture.

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Hi, I’m Elvi! Mark Your Landing Spot is a travel blog filled with personal stories, practical guides, and honest tips — all based on 20+ years of real-life travel.

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