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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.
How to Find Travel Deals Online Without Falling for False Bargains
How to find travel deals online has become less about waiting for a miraculous sale and more about knowing where prices move, what is...
Finland by rail: a slower way to see the country
Finland by rail offers a different way to understand the country, one where the journey between places is part of the experience rather than...
South Africans Can Buy European Residency Through Investment in Greece, Cyprus and Portugal
South Africans can obtain European residency through investment programmes in Greece, Cyprus and Portugal, but the financial requirements, qualifying investments and travel rights differ...
Albania’s Tourism Boom Has Turned a Once-Isolated Country Into a European Travel Hotspot
Albania has become one of Europe's fastest-growing travel destinations, with international arrivals reaching 11.9 million in 2025, according to UN Tourism. That was a...
Pet-friendly airlines in Europe are making it easier to fly with cats and dogs
Pet-friendly airlines in Europe offer a range of options for travellers who do not want to leave their cats or dogs behind, but the...
2026 Michelin Key hotels: Eight European properties join the world’s top hotel ranks
2026 Michelin Key hotels include eight new Three Key properties in Europe, giving travelers a fresh list of some of the continent's most exceptional...
Lisbon Named World’s Happiest Travel Destination in Global City Ranking; Helsinki Ranks Second
Lisbon has been named the world's happiest travel destination in a new global survey that assessed 47 cities using factors linked to wellbeing, including...
Why Finnish People Avoid Small Talk With Foreigners in Finland
Why Finnish people avoid small talk with foreigners is often less about disliking foreigners than it is about a different idea of what makes...
How to Stay Connected While Traveling Alone Without Letting Your Phone Take Over the...
How to stay connected while traveling alone is less about being online every minute than making sure you can reach the people and information...
How to Apply for a Multiple Entry Schengen Visa Without a Bank Statement
Multiple Entry Schengen Visa applications can be difficult for travellers who cannot provide the bank statements commonly requested as proof of financial means, but...