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Kourtnie Forbes
- Mar 5, 2019
- 7 min
A Snowy Day Trip to Estonia’s Old Tallinn
Pulled back eight hundred years into Estonia's past, Wanderous Affair's photographer Kourtnie Forbes shares her eventful day discovering the medieval town of Tallinn. This is a city with seemingly endless historical gems to unearth. I want to begin by stating that by no means, am I a lover of cold weather. As you can imagine, this can be quite inconvenient when, like me, you live somewhere like Toronto, Canada. I actively avoid all outdoor activities as soon as I can see my b
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Mar 4, 2019
- 7 min
#MyHelsinkiResidence: The Nordic Getaway of a Lifetime
Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, expounds upon her week in Helsinki, Finland with #MyHelsinkiResidence. From the food, to the saunas, to the thrill of walking along the Baltic Sea at sunset, Helsinki has something for every traveller to fall in love with. This January, I spent my time unearthing the beauty of Europe’s most northern continental capital, Helsinki, in partnership with #MyHelsinkiResidence. With so much to do, see, and taste in this lively Nordic c
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Feb 18, 2019
- 6 min
Winter in Helsinki
Known for their picturesque white winters, the city of Helsinki is the ultimate spot for travellers who thrive amidst the beauty of snowfall. Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, delves into some of her favourite spots to uncover during a snowy week in Finland's capital, both indoors and out! Even with a deep love for sunshine for the warmth of summertime, I've recently discovered just how much I love to travel to colder climates in the winter: this January, I trav
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Feb 5, 2019
- 9 min
A Day in Old Tallinn
While visiting Helsinki, Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, took a day trip across the Gulf of Finland to spend a day in Tallinn, Estonia. This Medieval paradise quickly became a favourite city thanks to its rich culture, stunning architecture, and vibrant history. During my time in Helsinki with #MyHelsinkiResidence, I was given the incredible opportunity to take a day trip to Estonia's capital, Tallinn. Nestled in the heart of this seaside city is a town of med
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Feb 4, 2019
- 5 min
Medieval Dining in Tallinn's Olde Hansa
The height of dining in Estonia's Old Town Tallinn, Olde Hansa combines delicious meals inspired by the Middle Ages with a genuine 15th-century experience, all within the walls of what was once a Medieval merchant's house. Wanderous Affair's editor-in-chief, Emily Fata, describes her princess-like experience while lunching here. It was during a remarkable day spent in the Medieval realm that is Tallinn, Estonia (an afternoon provided to Wanderous Affair by VisitTallinn), that
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Emily Fata (admin)
- Jan 29, 2019
- 9 min
Eating My Way Through Helsinki
With seemingly endless restaurants, cafés, and bistros to choose from, Helsinki is certainly a key player in Europe's modern food scene. Amidst a few days spent in this Finnish city, editor-in-chief Emily Fata reflects on her culinary explorations this past week in the Nordics. It's been a mere couple of days back in Toronto, and I'm still unable to shake the thought of Helsinki's amazing food from my mind. For the last week, my travel partner/photographer/friend Kourtnie and
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