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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.
Four Hidden Trails in the Eastern Alps Where Hiking Meets Medieval History
Eastern Alps hiking trails offer more than mountain scenery. Across the forests and hills along the Austrian-Hungarian border, walking and cycling routes pass through...
Naro in Sicily Joins Italy’s €1 Home Scheme
Naro in Sicily is the latest Italian destination to offer homes for as little as €1, giving buyers from Italy and abroad an unusual...
Europe Wildlife Road Trips: The Best Routes for Spotting Animals in the Wild
Europe wildlife road trips offer travellers a chance to see animals in their natural habitats while exploring some of the continent’s most distinctive landscapes....
The Luxury Travel Experiences Set to Define 2027
Luxury travel in 2027 is expected to move further away from conventional five-star holidays, with affluent travellers showing stronger interest in privacy, personalised experiences,...
Europe’s Cruise Industry Is Worth Billions, But Can It Overcome Its Environmental Image Problem?
Cruise industry growth in Europe is creating jobs and billions of euros in economic activity, but the sector is still facing difficult questions about...
Hitachinokuni Long Trail: Japan’s Longest Loop Trail Is Now Fully Open
The Hitachinokuni Long Trail is now fully open, creating an approximately 350-kilometre walking route through six municipalities in northern Ibaraki Prefecture, where mountains, rural...
Travel Trends 2027: Why Simpler Itineraries and Longer Stays Could Replace the Holiday Checklist
Travel trends 2027 are pointing towards a quieter way of taking a holiday, with travellers expected to spend longer in fewer places, leave more...
France Tops the World for Unusual Places to Stay, With Nearly 3,000 Airbnb Listings
Unusual places to stay are becoming an increasingly visible part of the travel market, and France has emerged as the country with the largest...
Emirates Launches Daily Helsinki Flights as Airline Restores 93% of Pre-Disruption Capacity
Emirates has launched daily flights to Helsinki as the Dubai-based airline says its operations have recovered to around 93% of pre-disruption capacity, with winter...
Štajerska in Slovenia Named Europe’s Best Wine Region, Ahead of France and Italy
Štajerska has been named the best wine region in Europe, putting the Slovenian region ahead of established wine destinations in France, Italy, Spain and...