Estonia has emerged from the shadow of the Iron Curtain to become one of Eastern Europe's most popular tourist destinations — and it's easy to see why. The capital, Tallinn, boasts a charming old town while further south the cultural centre of Tartu is also a pretty city packed with history. Estonians love a beer or a drop of Vanna Tallinn, the national spirit. And you'll never lack for dinner conversation here, where the legacy of the Soviet occupation and the looming giant of Russia just to the north are always topical.