PAAT upside-down boat hull restaurant
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PAAT upside-down boat hull restaurant

Paat stands out as a distinctive beachside restaurant destination in Viimsi, nestled along the picturesque Baltic Sea coastline.

Situated within a mere twenty-minute drive from Tallinn's city centre, its iconic upside-down boat structure captivates visitors from afar.

Providing an unforgettable sight, Paat offers unparalleled views of the sea, inviting guests to unwind across its two floors or revel in the fresh sea breeze on the outdoor terrace or beachfront.

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Checking out e-fatbikes at Adventures.ee
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Checking out e-fatbikes at Adventures.ee

Handily located nearby to Männiku lakes (a great place for mountain biking and wild swimming), Adventures.ee is a fantastic bike and adventure shop that specialises in renting, servicing, and buying enduro motorbikes, electronic fatbikes (e-fatbikes), and joining a guided tour to experience rappelling (abseiling), bogshoe hikes, and lantern hikes.

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Visiting the Paljassaare Special Conservation Area in Northern Tallinn
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Visiting the Paljassaare Special Conservation Area in Northern Tallinn

Having been in Estonia for almost a year and travelled around it, I was quite surprised to find a cool hiking and mountain biking route in in Tallinn that had a load of war time relics left over and still intact!

Located in northern part Tallinn, the Paljassaare Special Conservation Area is a beautiful, protected area that offers some stunning views.

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Brewklyn craft beer cafe
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Brewklyn craft beer cafe

A very welcome addition to Tallinn in 2023, is a lively craft beer café located in the cool Noblessner district of Tallinn!

The owners, Simone and Steve, take pride in offering a laid-back and relaxed atmosphere, catering to both beer enthusiasts and casual visitors. The café is designed to provide a comfortable space where customers can unwind, socialise, and indulge in a variety of fantastic local and exotic craft drinks.

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The 10 best things about being a digital nomad in Estonia in 2023
career, professional, balance, nature, bikepacking, fastpacking, e-residents, millennial, millennials, Christmas markets, driverless vehicles, As seen in Estonia, Eurovelo, Eurovelo 11, Scandinavia, bog hiking, Bikepacking Estonia, hiking, wild swimming, Saunas, adventure, Finland, Helsinki, Artic circle, Fatbiking, master’s degree, Glögi, WHO, World Health Organisation, Cleveron, Riigimets, RMK, leave no trace, Start-ups, Start-up culture, Bolt, Unicorn, Tartu, Tallinn, Estonia, e-residency, Digital nomad Chris Shirley MA FRGS career, professional, balance, nature, bikepacking, fastpacking, e-residents, millennial, millennials, Christmas markets, driverless vehicles, As seen in Estonia, Eurovelo, Eurovelo 11, Scandinavia, bog hiking, Bikepacking Estonia, hiking, wild swimming, Saunas, adventure, Finland, Helsinki, Artic circle, Fatbiking, master’s degree, Glögi, WHO, World Health Organisation, Cleveron, Riigimets, RMK, leave no trace, Start-ups, Start-up culture, Bolt, Unicorn, Tartu, Tallinn, Estonia, e-residency, Digital nomad Chris Shirley MA FRGS

The 10 best things about being a digital nomad in Estonia in 2023

If you’re seriously considering a year as a digital nomad, whether that’s to explore the world, setup a virtual business, or both, I strongly urge you to put Estonia at the top of your list for all the reasons I mention below – however don’t be surprised if you don’t want to return back to your country of origin at the end of it!

Secondly, I make no apologies for being so enthusiastic about the place, I’ve travelled in over 60 countries across the world and feel like I’ve found somewhere that is truly remarkable for many good reasons that people aren’t yet aware of.

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