1. It’s Medieval AF! 2. Day trips to Helsinki! 3. The Forests and Fresh Air 4. Estonian Design is Cool! 5. It’s Europe on a Budget 6. You’re Single? 7. You like Smart People 8. You Drink Craft Beer 9. Luxury Spa Hotels… 10. Because… Hipster Cafés 11. Personal Space and Privacy! 12. Mushroom SeasonContinue reading “100 Reasons to Visit Estonia”
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Estonian e-Residency & TRP
I’ve always wanted to live in Europe but was born with the wrong passport. If you’re non-EU and looking at applying for a D Visa / TRP or you’re curious about about Estonia’s eResidency this post is for you. These days I travel between Australia and Europe every year. It’s been like this since 2006.Continue reading “Estonian e-Residency & TRP”
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How Much Money I Spent in Estonia
Want to know how much money you need to live in Estonia? Short answer: you need 20,000€ – 25,000€ p.a. Well, kind of. It depends. “How long is a piece of string?“. How much money (“raha”) you need depends on your lifestyle, where you live and whether or not you have a serious caffeine addictionContinue reading “How Much Money I Spent in Estonia”
Estonian Banks, Alternatives and e-Residency
Non-EU/EEA digital nomads, travellers and expats can open bank accounts in Estonia. However, it can be expensive without residency. Here’s what you need to know: Residency and Bank Fees in Estonia Without a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) you’ll lose hundreds of euros by opening a bank account in Estonia. All banks charge non-residents inordinate fees.Continue reading “Estonian Banks, Alternatives and e-Residency”
Visit Narva, Estonia’s Russian City
For foreigners Russia and Soviet history is intriguing but visas for Russia can be complicated. Part of Narva’s allure is its Soviet nostalgia and everything Russian. This small town in #Estonia is easiest the way to see Russia – without actually visiting it. Sparta Hostel As with most of my trips, I always try aheadContinue reading “Visit Narva, Estonia’s Russian City”
Get an Estonian Phone Number
An Estonian phone number just makes life easier in Estonia and the rest of Europe. Thanks to the EU’s “roam like at home” laws, it’s often cheaper to use an Estonian SIM in the EU over a non-EU roaming SIM. Weather you’re moving to #Estonia, becoming a digital nomad or just doing a euro-trip, saveContinue reading “Get an Estonian Phone Number”
Jaiven.EU | Europa!
Blog, photography, travel tips, financial independence, Gig jobs (Airbnb/Bolt), life in Estonia and more about Europe. Born on the Gold Coast, raised in suburban Brisbane, now travelling Europe since 2006 , frequent stints back home. I’ve dedicated this blog to various aspects of life in Estonia, occasionally focusing Europe in general from an Aussie’s perspective.Continue reading “Jaiven.EU | Europa!”
UberEats Lockdown Day 2/3
Good morning! As always we’ll start the day with coffee. Straight black. “All the Euros drink Espresso”. After coffee we’re going to deliver somewhere else. We’re leaving delivery jobs in the suburbs of Brisbane. Instead – we’re going to do what the foreigners do – head straight to the CBD. Brisbane City that is. Let’sContinue reading “UberEats Lockdown Day 2/3”
UberEats Lockdown Day 1/3
It’s a slow Friday morning. I’m avoiding logging in to my “regular job” after a busy week. Overcast clouds, a little rain and a perfect coffee in hand set the morning’s mood. “Mate, are you watching the news? Bro. We’re locking down for 3 days. COVID”. So you guessed it – I did the UberEatsContinue reading “UberEats Lockdown Day 1/3”
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