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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.
What to Know Before Renting a Car in Europe
What to know before renting a car in Europe starts with a simple fact that is easy to overlook: renting a vehicle in one...
How eSIMs Have Changed International Travel
eSIMs have changed international travel by removing one of the smallest but most persistent obstacles travellers face when they cross a border: getting connected.
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What Makes a Destination Good for Solo Travelers?
What makes a destination good for solo travelers is rarely a single attraction, a beautiful view or a long list of things to do....
How Smaller European Cities Can Benefit From Cruise Tourism
Smaller European cities can benefit from cruise tourism by turning a short port call into a reason for visitors to stay longer, spend locally...
Why Northern Europe Is Important to Cruise Tourism
Northern Europe has become one of the most important regions in the global cruise tourism industry, offering cruise lines a combination of established ports,...
Why Lahti Could Become a Bigger Tourism Destination
Lahti could become a bigger tourism destination because it already has many of the ingredients that travellers are increasingly looking for, even if the...
Finnish Food Tourism Is Giving Travellers Another Reason to Explore Finland
Finnish food tourism is gaining a stronger place in the country's travel story, as visitors increasingly look beyond the familiar images of forests, lakes,...
The Changing Tourism Story of Ghana
Ghana tourism is moving beyond the familiar image of forts, castles and heritage sites to become a broader story about culture, entertainment, business, food,...
How the Baltic Sea Connects Nordic Tourism
Baltic Sea tourism is increasingly about movement between places rather than simply visiting one Nordic destination, with ferries, coastal cities, island communities and maritime...
Ceuta faces rising pressure as migrant children are injured and beach water triggers health...
Ceuta's migration crisis is putting growing pressure on the Spanish enclave, after two migrant children were injured in a knife attack and health authorities...