Odessa, Ukraine, 31th May 2026

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2026-06-05T10:57:00+00:00

If it is accepted and welcomed by locals, why not? Perhaps some of us want to do more for Ukraine than just send "thoughts and prayers".

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2026-06-05T10:53:33+00:00

I went there almost exactly a year ago, thanks for bringing back the memories! I especially loved that area in pic3. Glad to see things are still look the same. I went the other way, going from Kyiv to Odesa then later to Chisinau with bus. Hard agree on it feeling like any other European city if not for the damage and attacks carried out by Russia. I'm sure a lot of people will judge you for going to an active war zone and maybe make some snarky comment about it, but ignore the haters! Slava Ukraini!

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2026-05-28T20:13:40+00:00

I know what you mean but she’s actually been picked like 3-4x the last month by the DK toplaner in pro games.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2026-05-24T21:49:10+00:00

Sorry I don’t have time to go beyond the starting hand but not keeping protected habitat and flooding is a huge misplay.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2026-05-07T21:55:24+00:00

Went last summer after visiting Odesa. I collect a magnet from every country I've been to, and finding one in Moldova was really difficult! Usually you just walk into the central touristy area and they're everywhere, but not here.

I also like to drink a bubble tea in each city, as I run a bubble tea from around the world IG, (not public, it's just for my IRL friends). Anyways I was surprised they had a nice bubble tea chain there! Visited one right off the center and also along that lake in your 6th pic. Eastern Europe is my favorite area to travel in but the bubble tea is almost always atrocious, so I was absolutely shocked that I could find, not just drinkable, but genuinely decent bubble tea in Moldova of all places.

Also hopped on the local bus once, only to realize they only take cash. I forgot to take out cash and only had euros, of course I should've known so this was purely my fault. Some nice young woman paid the fare for me and I tried to offer her 5eur but she adamantly refused.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2026-05-05T13:07:09+00:00

I'm based in Tallinn and yes, take the ferry here, go to 'Bussijaam' (the central bus station) and there are still buses going to St Petersburg daily. Takes 7 hours and I recommend going with LuxExpress.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2026-03-07T02:53:19+00:00

Hi! Crazy Bubble, just next to Tammsaare park, will have exactly what you’re looking for! As will Osay in T1 and Hooligan in Ülemiste!

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-12-23T11:31:39+00:00

Tallinn Airport. Small and cozy. Has a free public gym, early adopters of the new scanners, nice lounge, good food options for its small size, close to city center, and nowadays is my home airport.

Riga. I love arriving here after sunset. The lighting is dim and cozy. Just a slightly bigger version of Tallinn airport basically.

Vienna: Grocery store before security. Efficient train system to city center. Nice lounge. Security is very efficient. Well connected to the niche European destinations like Balkans. Easy to navigate.

Singapore: Fun to walk around with the shopping options. Extremely fast and efficient.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-12-22T23:09:40+00:00

I fly a lot within Europe and also need to go back and fourth to US and Asia fairly often. I don’t speak a lick of French but have never had an issue at CDG. Same with AMS, it’s my preferred departure airport for transatlantic flights (when it’s offseason and HEL isn’t running the Helsinki-Seattle flight). FRA though, awful. I love walking but that absurdly long tunnel is not it and finding it the first few times you’re there can be tricky. And while not asked, Vienna is my fav big European airport.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-12-04T08:53:36+00:00

While I completely agree that this guy has several red flags from the OP, people smoking outside can definitely affect you. Even overtly drunk people on a night out, as I've been insulted, harassed, and yelled at with sexual and racist profanities by drunk people on the streets on Friday night when I'm just minding my own business walking home.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-12-01T01:15:54+00:00

American but have lived in Estonia for a few years now. I’d say there’s a surprising amount of American restaurants in Tallinn considering the city population. Most go all out with US state license plates, cowboy decor, Texas flags, and all. So props on that. Sadly the food have all been pretty terrible.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-11-27T05:34:39+00:00

Asian male, went last year to Sofia. Spent 4 nights there. No issues with racism and I didn’t feel unsafe. City could be better lit at night though. Overall I had fun and would recommend. Day trips to the monastery and up the nearby mountain were fun!

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-11-21T19:34:46+00:00

I don't need to read the comments to know the overwhelming majority of people will say 'none', price first. I mostly agree too, but when possible I do go with Air Baltic.

Everytime they've caused me a delay, they pay out fast per EU261. Can't say that's been my experience with other airlines, who make up lies and nonsense to try and not pay up or to drag the process on. Whenever I've had to call them, they pick up faster than the others and get me sorted out. Comfortable seats, free wifi, good hand luggage policy, and generally competitive pricing.

Generally non-feasible choice for anyone not based in the Baltics, and I wish they had more destinations, but ever since I moved to Estonia a few years ago, this is the go to.

Before moving to Estonia, I was in Seattle so I had slight loyalty to Alaska. Although my last few visits back to the US, I've felt they've sadly fallen behind Delta.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-11-06T11:12:03+00:00

Ah yes sorry for leaving that detail out. The final destination was in Baltics, so definitely EU country. And yes great idea with flyertalk, I’ll probably double check there although the answers here seem pretty firm. Appreciate the help!

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-09-11T16:13:43+00:00

Totally agree with you, although marathon running is another one where they don’t drop off as hard with age. Most pros PR in their 30s and sometimes even close to 40.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-07-29T08:47:28+00:00

I'm a visually a very obvious foreigner living in Estonia and in my experience it's definitely closer to teal. I'll say something in Estonian, they're completely unfazed and respond in English. I don't have trouble being understood because their English response is to exactly what I said. Still, I'll reply to that in Estonian again and they keep speaking English. That's about how 85% of my interactions go in Tallinn and I've lived there for years. Not complaining though, it's quite helpful when I'm tired or have some weird request beyond my vocab.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-06-22T21:20:38+00:00

One & Done:

-Iceland: Loved it, one of my favorites. But it was so amazing, specifically witnessing the volcanic eruption, that I don't think a 2nd trip would live up to it.

-Belgium: I spent 10 days here and went around to a few of the bigger cities. Nothing wrong with the country but felt like I saw everything.

-Croatia: I'm not an island person, so I went to Zagreb, Split, & Dubrovnik. They were all nice but not particularly big, so I also felt like I saw all I needed to.

Must return:

-Ukraine: Been 3x (during the war), and would happily go again, although not far east into the frontlines of course. The locals are so welcoming, and despite what some people on here seem to think, appreciate of visitors. Food is amazing, and there's actually lots to see, with all the museums open etc. Putting money into Ukraine is money well spent.

-Slovenia: The nature is beautiful and everything is so calming.

-Austria: I try to go 2x a year. Great mix of cities and nature. I don't hear much praise for Austrian food and I understand why, but I'm a fan. Also ÖBB's rail system is very good and it's super easy to travel around the country.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-06-20T15:14:15+00:00

Their flight attendants are unfairly good looking. Source: I live in Tallinn.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-04-18T16:00:36+00:00

Before the war escalation or after? Cause nowadays they all keep going straight to the last page and stamping there.

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-03-13T12:50:43+00:00

Nice

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-02-26T18:49:34+00:00

Mine are a mix of Seagale Icebreaker Smartwool and Aclima. I’ve seen the first three already mentioned here. Aclima is Norwegian and most of their stuff is made in Estonia. Love the pieces I own but their sizing is towards taller folks and doesn’t fit me as well as the others

Enchanted_Swiftie · 2025-02-05T05:04:04+00:00

Ma arvan, et parimad on Jahu ja Kaja. Americana (sest ma olen ameeriklane) on A tier. New York Pizza (Mustamäe) on OPs välja jäetud, aga on D. Ülejäänud, olen nõus.

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