Source: Alari Teede, Visit Estonia
Source: Alari Teede, Visit Estonia
This is a country full of delightful contrasts: rugged coastlines and delicate baroque architecture, world-class fine dining and age-old recipes. It’s also one of the only places you can learn to bake traditional rye bread with a former First Lady. Luxury travel writer Anthony Berklich came all the way to Hiiumaa island to get a lesson in baking bread the #EstonianWay with chef, entrepreneur and prominent figure Evelin Ilves.
Haapsalu Bishop’s Castle
Haapsalu Bishop’s Castle
Haapsalu Old Town
Haapsalu Old Town
Cafe-Restaurant Hapsal Dietrich
Cafe-Restaurant Hapsal Dietrich
Rohuküla Harbour
Rohuküla Harbour
Suuremõisa castle
Suuremõisa castle
Tahkuna Lighthouse
Tahkuna Lighthouse
Huusi Holiday SPA
Huusi Holiday SPA
Heltermaa Harbour
Heltermaa Harbour
Kärme Küülik
Kärme Küülik
Virtsu Harbour
Virtsu Harbour
Paju Villa restaurant
Paju Villa restaurant
Tallinn Old Town
Tallinn Old Town
Restaurant NOA
Restaurant NOA
Telliskivi Creative City
Telliskivi Creative City
Baltic Station Market
Baltic Station Market
Restaurant Ülo
Restaurant Ülo
Kadriorg Park
Kadriorg Park
Kadriorg Palace
Kadriorg Palace
Restaurant Mon Repos
Restaurant Mon Repos
Anthony Berklich is a journalist for Harper’s Bazaar and the founder of luxury travel platform Inspired Citizen. He’s visited over 80 countries, and when he’s not writing, he’s consulting destinations and brands around the world. In Estonia, he especially loved the islands, describing Hiiumaa and Viirelaid as simply “incredible”.