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Tallinn, Estonia

Safety

Safety in Tallinn, Estonia
What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?

People’s Opinions

  1. We felt VERY safe in Tallinn. I am posting, though, as a reminder to continue to be aware of you surroundings and your things. We had several bags stolen from a church where we were serving. It was in a very touristy area where is was SUPER easy for anyone to just walk in a look around. So, just be cautious 🙂

Ministry Summary

Ministry Summary in Tallinn, Estonia
Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?

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Lodging

Lodging in Tallinn, Estonia
Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.

People’s Opinions

  1. Euphoria hostel is a really neat, hip place to stay if you come into Tallinn for a weekend off! It was a little pricy at 13 euros a night but if you are looking for somewhere with an interesting vibe this is the place!
  2. Our team spent the month at United Backpackers Hostel! It’s clean, the owner and staff are very accommodating, and it was within budget for our team to stay in a large studio room all month!
  3. Avoid Red Emperor Hostel it was 6.90 Euro a night, but our whole team felt an unease about the atmosphere. We felt spiritually uneasy there and did not stay.
  4. We stayed in the “Old House” Hostel for one night. It was right in the middle of Old Town (very pretty). They were very accommodating and let us have the internet booking price of 7 Euro for our rooms.

Food / Meals

Food / Meals in Tallinn, Estonia
What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).

People’s Opinions

  1. We visited NOP with our host from Focus Church. It’s a great option if you are looking for something a little more all-natural, vegan-y. Loved the atmosphere for breakfast and one-on-ones and such. It’s not super pricey, either!

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/estonia/tallinn/restaurants/cafe/nop
    NOP
  2. Caffeine is a great coffee shop chain located around Tallinn – good coffee and the price ain’t bad! If you are looking for a caffeine pick me up and stellar wifi, go check it out!
  3. Walk to Wok is an on-the-go Asian restaraunt – you fix your plate just how you like it and get a belly full of goodness for a great price!
  4. Oh “Texas my Texas!” In Old Tallinn there’s a restaraunt called TEXAS with great TexMex and an awesome old western vibe. The owner takes his staff to visit the Lone Stare state once a year and they are dedicated to replicating “heaven on earth” (aka Texas) right here in Estonia!
  5. Loca is a pizza place on the outside of Old Tallinn! The prices were decent and the pizza was really good!
  6. The Living Room Cafe at maantee 10141, Pärnu maantee 9, 10141 Tallinn is an amazing Christian cafe that knows world racer. They have a church on Sundays and do street ministry on weekends. Super cool people work there and love to talk and help out missionariea
  7. Eat = cheap dumplings and good ice cream
  8. III Draakon = 1 Euro meat pies, Good medieval soup and you can fish for all the pickles you want. Really neat place looks like a dungeon.
  9. Really Good Pizza for cheap = Pizza Grande in Old Town

Transportation

Transportation in Tallinn, Estonia
What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.

People’s Opinions

  1. If your team is staying in Tallinn for the entire month bus passes are a good option! It allows you to ride the buses anywhere, any time of day, and however often you need for only 23 euros!

Medical

Medical in Tallinn, Estonia
Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).

People’s Opinions

  1. We visited a doctors office called Sinu Arst for a lingering issue someone needed to get checked out. This office is near the Forum Mall and is around 30-40 Euros to be seen.

Communication

Communication in Tallinn, Estonia
Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?

People’s Opinions

  1. The ZEN SIM cards have a 1-month plan that you can activate. If everyone goes with ZEN, you get free calls and messaging to each other! Do it.
  2. Wifi is everywhere!

Financial

Financial in Tallinn, Estonia
Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.

People’s Opinions

  1. I recommend taking your monthly budget out at the ATM all at once to avoid multiple ATM fees / credit card transaction fees.

Translators

Translators in Tallinn, Estonia
List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken

People’s Opinions

  1. Our team hasn’t needed any translators in Tallinn – most people speak English as a secondary language.
  2. Our team hasn’t needed any translators in Tallinn – most people speak English as a secondary language.

Off Days / Fun Activities

Off Days / Fun Activities in Tallinn, Estonia
What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?

People’s Opinions

  1. YES to the Telliskivi area comment below! There is a leather craft shop where you can make leather bracelets and keychains for FREE. #inWRbudget. It’s called the Tallinn Craftory. They are super kind and we had a chance to share a little about the Race and such. If you aren’t working with Focus Church, run across the street and say hello! They are a great community of believers and totally worth connecting with.
    leather craft shop
  2. The Telliskivi area is super hipster and fun. They have pop up shops, art areas, and restaurants. Totally worth going to check out and spend an afternoon in.
  3. Forum Cinema is a movie theater located in Coca-Cola Plaza – they show the latest releases in English! It’s a great off day activity when you are in need of relaxing and want a piece of home (or craving popcorn??)!
  4. On off days Old Tallinn is really fun to explore – the buildings, churches and castles date back to the 13th century! There are lots of shopping and restaraunts to stop in along the way!

Other Important Contacts

Other Important Contacts in Tallinn, Estonia
Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions

People’s Opinions

  1. FOCUS CHURCH! Our contact for the month was Shannon Huett with Focus Church which is an Assemblies of God church plant in the Telliskivi area. It was started by Americans (with the hope of eventually turning it over to locals) and it is a great place. Join them for worship on a Sunday at 12PM or on Wednesday night for prayer from 6:30-7:30. You can wear jeans, it is come as you are and a super encouraging group of folks. Be sure to meet Chrissy and Grit while you are there too.If you are in town and looking for things to do, reach out to Shannon at shannonrhuett@gmail.com and ask if there is anything you can help with or any event they would want to partner with. She is super open and loving towards Race teams and would likely enjoy doing something. (during our month when she hosted us, we taught classes, salsa lessons, bubbles in the park to advertise their kids camp…a lot of stuff)

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Additional Info

Additional Info in Tallinn, Estonia
Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?

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