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🗓️ 22 February 2009

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Estonia is emerging from years under Soviet domination and turning into a popular destination for travelers looking to mix old world charm with the energy of the "new Europe." Join Rick as he uncovers Estonia, one of Europe's little surpises, from the medievel capital of Tallinn, to rusting ex-military bases on quiet islands in the Baltic Sea. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	Since it broke away from the USSR nearly two decades ago, I find this thriving little republic,
0:06.7	one of Europe's under-appreciated delights.
0:09.5	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves, and today we're getting acquainted with one of Europe's smallest and least
0:13.7	discovered countries Estonia. Wedged between the Nordic world and Russia
0:18.2	Estonia is a fascinating cultural crossroads. Its capital, Tallinn, is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, and its many
0:26.2	islands in the Baltic Sea, once off limits to all but the Russian military, now serve as
0:30.9	pleasant country escapes from the pressures of urban Estonian life.
0:34.4	Two guides will teach us what Estonia offers to the curious
0:37.9	visitor in the hour ahead.
0:39.1	Neil Taylor has authored several guidebooks to the country.
0:42.1	He's joined by Native born Anilie Avator
0:45.2	who tells us what it was like being raised in Soviet Estonia and brings us a flavor of the
0:49.7	pride and personality of her home country. Come along as we learn about one of Europe's best bargains, Estonia, on Travel with Rick Steeves.
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1:12.0	Far in the north of Europe, not quite Scandinavia, are three gorgeous little countries that most Americans know very little about, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
1:20.0	Today we're going to Estonia. I'm Rick Steves, this is Travel with Rick Steves. I'm joined by
1:26.1	Neil Taylor on the phone from London. Neil's the author of The Brat Guide to Estonia and the Brat Guide
1:30.8	to Tallin. And in my studio is Anilie Avator,
1:34.5	who is an Estonian woman who came to the United States a while ago
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