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  1. friendlyface avatar

    RE: Baltic states plus Helsinki: How much time needed?

    by friendlyface 09 April 2012

    Hi, I spent a week travelling between Latvia, Estonia and Finland, flying into Riga and flying out of Helsinki. While I would have liked…

  2. Masha avatar

    RE: I've booked the tickets.

    by Masha 16 March 2012

    Its Piirissaare (saar=island i.e. Saaremaa - island land)

  3. Masha avatar

    RE: I've booked the tickets.

    by Masha 16 March 2012

    Rent a car. Makes getting around very easy. I have somewhere contacts of the last place I rented from. I would go to Lahemaa, Soomaa,…

  4. TheDevil avatar

    RE: I've booked the tickets.

    by TheDevil 16 March 2012

    Better use public transport in Eesti and rent a car in Suomi Tallinn is great ofcourse, but also vist Saaremaa or maybe Parnu, Tartu and…

  5. msander avatar

    RE: Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius

    by msander 14 January 2012

    In Estonia you should take few days to visit an explore Saaremaa island. It's quite unique and has a very special feeling. It's very popular…

  6. mredman avatar

    RE: The Very Best of the Baltic States

    by mredman 13 August 2011

    Estonia: - Laahemaa National Park - Saaremaa & other islands - Tartu - Parnu Latvia: - Sigulda/Turaida (Gauja National Park) - …

  7. sihi avatar

    RE: Seven Days in Estonia/Latvia

    by sihi 29 July 2011

    Ventspils not. I think Saaremaa is waste of time - ferry, you know... Drive to North-East of Estonia - visit waterfall and cliff in Vala…

  8. Ventura avatar

    RE: Seven Days in Estonia/Latvia

    by Ventura 28 July 2011

    As estonain I suggest to spend more time in Estonia :) but choice is yours. I don't know why you choose Tartu. No doubt that there is…

  9. mredman avatar

    RE: Seven Days in Estonia/Latvia

    by mredman 28 July 2011

    Drive to Ventspils is not worth it just for Ventspils. Its all the stuff in between that makes it interesting - Kandava, Sabile, Kuldiga,…

  10. suburbian avatar

    Re: Seven Days in Estonia/Latvia

    by suburbian 28 July 2011

    Two countries in a week ? It is indeed to much unless you fancy spend most of your seven days on the road. For instance, Riga > Saaremaa…

  11. unauna avatar

    Seven Days in Estonia/Latvia

    by unauna 27 July 2011

    I would welcome comments on this proposed itinerary. We will be travelling by car. Have I, as usual, tried to put too much in? What should…

  12. NinjaBambi avatar

    RE: Baltic states; What to see?

    by NinjaBambi 25 July 2011

    Well, the only thing fixed for now is the flight into and out off Vilnius. Essentially I prefer a roundtrip with as little backtracking…

  13. mredman avatar

    RE: Baltic states; What to see?

    by mredman 24 July 2011

    > Which NP's would you choose to visit when to choose between: Dzukija, Aukstaitija, Gauja and Lahemaa? Why? Gauja and Lahemaa, better…

  14. mredman avatar

    RE: Baltic states, Transport

    by mredman 24 July 2011

    > Aukstatija NP (Lithuania) to Voru (Estonia) through east Latvia? (I prefer to avoid Riga on this leg) Possible, but entirely too time…

  15. NinjaBambi avatar

    Baltic states; What to see?

    by NinjaBambi 23 July 2011

    Planning a two week trip to the baltic states by public transport and I'm not yet decided on what to see/do. Maybe you can help me decide.…

  16. NinjaBambi avatar

    Baltic states, Transport

    by NinjaBambi 23 July 2011

    Planning a trip to the Baltic states for the first half of august. I've a hard time to figure out how feasible my ideas are transport…

  17. sushisoo avatar

    Estonia experience - Tallinn and Saaremaa

    by sushisoo 22 July 2011

    Visited Tallin and Saaremaa. Would absolutely recommend this country to anyone - although not if yu are on a tight budget as there didn't…

  18. sevenseasons avatar

    RE: Estonia Itinerary- 10 days

    by sevenseasons 11 May 2011

    While renting a car is a good idea, Saaremaa is doable on a bike as well if you don't mind a bit bigger daily mileages.

  19. nordlicht avatar

    RE: Estonia Itinerary- 10 days

    by nordlicht 06 May 2011

    Sounds feasible. I'd rent a car in Kuressaare. The sights on Saaremaa are scattered around the island. You can see most of them in a day…

  20. stars_inyourcoffee avatar

    Estonia Itinerary- 10 days

    by stars_inyourcoffee 29 April 2011

    My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Estonia July 24-August 3 and I'd love some feedback on our potential itinerary. For reference,…

  21. unauna avatar

    Re: Ferry Ventspils to Saaremaa

    by unauna 27 April 2011

    Yeah! You are so helpful. This sounds great! I'll try one of those routes so. Thanks again.

  22. mredman avatar

    RE: Ferry Ventspils to Saaremaa

    by mredman 27 April 2011

    The ferry from Virtsu is your best bet. Its also very short and quick. The only other way is from Hiiumaa. But it takes time to add anoth…

  23. unauna avatar

    Re: Ferry Ventspils to Saaremaa

    by unauna 26 April 2011

    Thanks for your prompt reply. We'll be travelling by car (Tallinn - Tartu -Riga -Ventspils-Saaremaa -Tallinn) and just don't want to "double…

  24. beol avatar

    Re: Ferry Ventspils to Saaremaa

    by beol 26 April 2011

    You can also choose by bus to Kuressaare (the largest town in Saaremaa) from either Tartu or Tallinn.

  25. unauna avatar

    Re: Ferry Ventspils to Saaremaa

    by unauna 26 April 2011

    Thanks. So the only way to Saaremaa is from Virtsu - no ferry from Tallinn either? or anywhere else in Latvia/Estonia? Thanks again. …

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