I returned to Estonia again.

This time not in the gloomy depths of winter, but into bright, almost summer days. Our hotel was the legendary Hotel VIRU, which back in the Soviet era had an entire floor dedicated to the KGB. That period is commemorated in a museum on the 23rd floor. Summer days are really long — even at midnight there's quite a bit of light. Which is a huge advantage if you want to explore the city and take photos. On this trip we explored part of the harbour and some newer construction a short walk from the hotel. But for me, that's where the interesting things in Tallinn end — I genuinely don't know what I'll discover next time.

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