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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 Travel on a Student Budget Without Turning Every Trip Into a Financial...
How to travel on a student budget is less about finding impossibly cheap flights and more about changing the way a trip is planned....
Destinations Travellers Choose When Tired of the Obvious
Destinations travellers choose when tired of the obvious are rarely the places with the loudest advertising campaigns or the longest queues outside famous landmarks....
What Makes Oulu Worth a Stop
Oulu is worth a stop because it offers something that is increasingly difficult to find in northern Finland: a city where everyday life, coastal...
Athens, Glasgow and Rome lead Time Out’s list of Europe’s coolest neighbourhoods for 2026
Neos Kosmos in Athens has been named Europe's coolest neighbourhood for 2026, placing third in Time Out's global ranking and putting one of the...
Istanbul Airport overtakes London Heathrow to become the world’s most connected airport
Istanbul Airport has taken the top position in the 2026 ranking of the world's most connected airports, moving ahead of London Heathrow as international...
Moldova, Greece and Ireland among Europe’s fastest-growing tourist destinations in 2026
Moldova recorded the strongest growth in tourist arrivals in Europe during the first half of 2026, while Greece and Ireland also posted significant increases...
Dubai’s oldest building set to reopen as Al Fahidi Fort gets a new museum
Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai's oldest standing building, is set to reopen to visitors after five years of restoration, bringing one of the city's most...
Which European cities have the most expensive public transport?
Public transport prices have risen sharply in 14 European capitals since 2023, with some cities recording increases of more than 50 percent, according to...
World’s 20 best airlines for 2026 revealed, with Asian and Middle Eastern carriers dominating
The world's best airlines 2026 ranking is led by Singapore Airlines, with Asian and Middle Eastern carriers taking most of the top positions and...
Europe’s Most Popular Castles and Palaces Revealed by Traveller Reviews
Europe's most popular castles and palaces for 2026 are led by Prague Castle, with some of the continent's best-known royal residences and historic fortresses...