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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.

11 Things That Surprised Me About Finland—Especially in Winter

I thought I knew Finland—until spending a week there in February. Granite grit on the sidewalks, reflectors on coats, people sipping coffee outdoors in subzero weather. Winter in Finland felt like its own quiet universe. Here are 11 things I didn’t see coming.

Estonian Song and Dance Celebration 2025: Why It’s Worth the Trip

Heading to Tallinn in July 2025? Don’t miss the Estonian Song and Dance Celebration — one of the most moving and spectacular cultural events in Europe. It takes place only once every five years, and this time it's happening from 3–6 July.

Why Are There So Many People Wearing Laurel Wreaths in Italy?

In any Italian university town come spring or autumn, you’ll spot them — students in suits and dresses, laurel wreaths on their heads. Some are teary, some tipsy. Graduation season has arrived.

Soap Box Rally in Bergamo: Wooden Cars and High-Speed Fun

Every spring, Bergamo comes alive with the Soap Box Rally – a race featuring handmade wooden vehicles. They don’t have motors – this isn’t a Tesla – but they still race downhill at impressive speeds. It’s fun, it’s quirky, and it draws thousands of people. If you’re around in May, it’s worth checking out.