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Monte OZ is an independent travel blog and travel publication based in Finland, covering destinations, tourism, travel experiences and the people and cultures behind the places we visit. From Finland and the Nordic region to Europe, Africa, Asia and beyond, the site brings together travel stories, destination reporting and firsthand perspectives from a travel journalist, writer and content creator.
Europe Set to Remain a Global Tourism Powerhouse as Visitor Demand Could Rise by...
Europe is expected to strengthen its position as a global tourism powerhouse over the next decade, with demand for tourist accommodation forecast to grow...
Europe’s Most Reliable Ski Resorts Ranked: Italy, Austria and France Lead the List
Europe's most reliable ski resorts have been ranked in a new study that puts destinations in Italy, Austria and France at the top of...
London’s Oxford Street Goes Traffic-Free Ahead of the Christmas Shopping Season
Oxford Street in London has become traffic-free along nearly a kilometre of one of the UK's busiest shopping streets, with cars, buses and bicycles...
Five Haunted Hotels in Europe Where You Can Spend Halloween
Haunted hotels in Europe offer travellers a different kind of Halloween getaway, with historic buildings, reported ghost sightings and local legends that have become...
Azerbaijan Is Emerging as a Winter Destination With Modern Ski Resorts and Competitive Prices
Azerbaijan's winter tourism industry is gaining attention as modern ski resorts, competitive prices and international sporting events introduce the country's Greater Caucasus mountains to...
Italian Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Burial Ground Beneath Jerusalem Church Linked to Jesus’ Tomb
Italian archaeologists investigating the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have uncovered an ancient burial ground, a former quarry and traces of cultivated...
From Former Psychiatric Hospitals to Funeral Homes, Paranormal Tours Offer Halloween Fans a Taste...
Paranormal tours in the United States are attracting Halloween enthusiasts looking for experiences beyond traditional haunted houses, with former psychiatric hospitals, funeral homes and...
Inside Arctic TreeHouse Hotel: How Nordic Design Brings the Finnish Lapland Forest Indoors
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland, places the surrounding forest at the centre of its architectural experience, using elevated cabins, natural materials and...
How RUNO Hotel Porvoo Makes Finland’s Historic Old Town Part of the Stay
RUNO Hotel Porvoo offers travellers a way to experience Finland's historic Old Town beyond a short sightseeing visit, combining accommodation in a restored Art...
Hotel Booking: Is It Better to Book Directly or Through a Booking Platform?
Hotel booking decisions often come down to a simple question: is it cheaper and more convenient to reserve a room directly with a hotel...