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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.
Germany’s New Night Train Between Hamburg and Munich to Launch in March 2027
Germany's new night train between Hamburg and Munich is scheduled to begin operating on 23 March 2027, offering passengers an overnight rail connection with...
Sofia Named Europe’s Best City Break Destination for 2027, Ahead of Lisbon and Copenhagen
Sofia has been named Europe's best city break destination for 2027 in a new ranking by European Best Destinations, placing Bulgaria's capital ahead of...
New Places to Stay in Finnish Lapland for Winter 2026-2027: Glass Igloos, Sky Villas...
New places to stay in Finnish Lapland for winter 2026-2027 will give travellers more options for experiencing the Arctic, from glass igloos with panoramic...
Porto Named Europe’s Most Welcoming City in 2026, With Lisbon Taking Second Place
Porto has been named Europe's most welcoming city in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2026, with Portugal's capital, Lisbon, ranking second in...
Lufthansa Group Expands Japan Flights for Summer 2027, Offering Up to 50 Weekly Services
Lufthansa Group will expand its Japan flight network in summer 2027, offering up to 50 weekly flights to four Japanese airports as airlines respond...
WTM London Offers Free Summit Tickets and Discounted Entry to Students Preparing for Travel...
WTM London is expanding access to the travel industry's next generation of professionals, offering free summit tickets and discounted event entry to students and...
WeTravel Acquires Tourwriter to Expand Its Reach in the $271 Billion Travel Experiences Market
WeTravel has acquired Tourwriter, a New Zealand-based travel technology company specialising in software for luxury tour operators and destination management companies, as the travel...
Common Visa Application Mistakes That Can Lead to Refusal
Visa application mistakes can turn an otherwise straightforward journey into a costly and stressful process. A missing document, inconsistent information, an unclear travel purpose...
‘Pilgra-merch’: The Travel Trend Turning Souvenirs Into Reasons to Visit New Destinations
Pilgra-merch is a growing travel trend in which tourists seek out destination-specific merchandise, from limited-edition supermarket tote bags to branded luxury hotel caps, turning...
US Train Travel in 2027: Rocky Mountains, Route 66 and Historic Railway Hotels
US train travel is expected to draw fresh interest in 2027 as the United States marks 200 years of commercial passenger rail travel, with...