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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.
Nigeria High Commission to refund £50 to UK passport applicants after fee dispute
Nigeria High Commission UK passport refund will see applicants who paid a £70 administrative charge receive £50 back, bringing the effective cost of the...
Finnair Plus and Radisson Rewards join forces to connect airline and hotel loyalty benefits
Finnair Plus and Radisson Rewards have launched a new loyalty partnership that allows members to move points between the two programmes and gives eligible...
Finland Residence Permit Rules for International Students Set to Get Stricter
Finland residence permit rules for international students could become significantly stricter under a government proposal that would make students wait one year before their...
Hotel Erzsebet City Center: Budapest Welcomes Hungary’s First Radisson Individuals Hotel
Hotel Erzsebet City Center Budapest has opened in the Hungarian capital as the country's first property under the Radisson Individuals brand, adding a newly...
New travel rules affecting visitors to Europe are changing how millions cross the border
New travel rules affecting visitors to Europe are already changing the experience of entering the continent, with non-EU travellers now facing digital border registration...
Iceland Rejects Return to EU Accession Talks
Icelanders have rejected a proposal to EU Accession restart talks on joining the European Union, closing the door for now on a membership process...
Morocco Arrests More Than 100 People as Security Tightens Around Ceuta Border
Morocco arrests more than 100 people near the Ceuta border as authorities step up security after social media calls for another mass attempt to...
Finland Population Growth Stalls as Immigration Keeps Population From Declining in Early 2026
Finland population growth slowed sharply during the first half of 2026, with the country's population increasing by just 16 people. Preliminary figures released by...
ITB Berlin 2027 Introduces New Hall Layout to Improve Visitor Experience and Support Future...
ITB Berlin 2027 is preparing for a new chapter as organisers redesign parts of the exhibition grounds to create a more efficient, modern, and...
Safest Solo Travel Destinations in the World Revealed as Europe Leads the Rankings
Safest solo travel destinations continue to attract travelers looking for independence without compromising on personal security. Traveling alone is becoming more popular every year,...