The message of an American when traveling through 15 countries in Europe who asks to escape from the crowds of Spain

Freelance writer Mehruba Chowdhury, who has visited a total of fifteen European countries, has made a series of tips for those planning a trip. Although he admits that the continent offers places that stand out for their beauty and that tend to be the most frequented, he also recognizes that there are others thatalthough they are less known, They are worth visiting.

As the main example, he places Estonia, which despite registering only 4 million tourists in 2023 compared to the 60 million in Italy or the 85 million tourists who visit Spain, it is the ““Europe’s best kept secret”according to the author.

“I have traveled all over the world and to 15 countries in Europe, but I have not yet come across a place as special as Estonia,” the American writes in her article. “The European country has retained much of its old-world charms, with architecture and history that rivals that of more popular European destinations, such as Italy and Spain,” adds the writer.

Tallinn, a perfect destination for art and history lovers

One of the main attractions of the capital of Estonia is its old town, which in addition to being the cultural epicenter of Estonia is also UNESCO World Heritage Site. Furthermore, it is an ideal place for fans and lovers of art and history, since both the city and the country have a large number of museums and art galleries.

Among them, the Niguliste Museum stands out, which boasts of exhibiting in its collection a large fragment of the Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), a painting from the late 15th century, considered one of the most famous and important in Tallinn. Other of the most recognized museums here are the National Museum of Estonia, the Kadriorg Art Museum and the Estonian Museum of Applied Arts and Design (more contemporary).

Meeting point for foodies

In addition to its history or its art, the American author highlights its food, “especially with so many chefs experimenting and reinventing local specialties right now.” Some obligatory stops are Olde Hansa, which stands out for its service, its huge portions and its originality, or Rataskaevu 16, whose building dates back to the 15th century.

Another well-known place in the capital is III Dragon, a place that will transport you to the Middle Ages and offers everything from its famous dumplings to traditional elk soup. In addition, it is a fairly inexpensive restaurant.

Regarding the traditional food From the colorful capital of Estonia, some of its most typical products are leib (black bread), kringel (sweet bread with almonds and raisins) or verivorst (a type of blood sausage).