Estonia was the second stop on my journey through Finland and the Baltics. Before arriving, I knew next to nothing about the country – in fact, I couldn’t name two facts about it. I entered completely blind, unsure of what to expect. What surprised me most was how distinct Estonia felt compared to its Baltic neighbors, Latvia and Lithuania. While the latter still carry echoes of the post-Soviet era, Estonia has a more ‘Nordic’ vibe, giving it a unique cultural flavor that sets it apart. Brief History of Estonia Estonia’s history is like a rollercoaster ride of invasions, independence, and resilience. For most of its early history, it was caught…