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These 7 Sleeper Trains Are the Best Way to Travel Europe
Conde Nast Traveler
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July 18, 2025
When it comes to railway adventures, there are few things more exciting than falling asleep in one city and waking in the next, nudging up the blind to see what lies outside. Whether that reveals the golden haze of dawn or a moonlit night still...
Summer events to clog roads across Finland
Helsinki Times
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July 18, 2025
Road traffic is expected to slow across Finland this weekend due to a concentration of public events and ongoing summer roadworks. Eero Sauramäki, unit manager at Fintraffic’s traffic management centre, said that drivers should expect congestion...
Where to Find Perfect Weather and Fewer Tourists This August
Travelbinger
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July 18, 2025
August is the month when the entire travel universe seems to lose its collective mind. Everyone wants to go everywhere at exactly the same time, creating a perfect storm of overcrowded beaches, inflated prices, and weather so hot that sightseeing...
KLM adds Kittilä, Finland, to 2025/2026 winter season
Aviation24.be
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July 17, 2025
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is expanding its winter network with the addition of Kittilä, Finland, as a new destination for the 2025–2026 season. Starting 23 November 2025, the airline will operate a weekly Sunday flight between Amsterdam Schiphol...
Qantas travellers' stranding in outback illegal in Europe, says expert
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 17, 2025
Sancia Walker almost made it home from her holiday last week. But when her Qantas flight was grounded in Cloncurry due to a mechanical issue, she said she was left to find her own way home. "They told us: 'No, you actually need to find your own...
Finland has banned Russians and Belarusians from buying real estate in the country
Babel
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The Finnish government has officially banned citizens of Russia and Belarus from purchasing real estate in the country. The ban came into effect on July 15. This was reported by Finnish Defense Minister Antti Gäkkänen on his X page. The official...
Despite expensive accommodation, WRC Rally Estonia attracts huge crowds
Baltic News Network
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July 17, 2025
The WRC Rally Estonia is taking place in Tartu and southern Estonia this week, and despite hotel prices almost doubling, it has attracted a huge number of visitors from both neighbouring countries and further afield, writes ERR News. The majority...
Once again, Florida Panthers given unfavorable schedule full of confusing travel, plenty of back-to-back sets
Yahoo Sports
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The schedule makers sure seem to love the Florida Panthers. That seemed apparent when the back-to-back Stanley Cup champs were given a 5 p.m. start time for Opening Night. On Wednesday, the NHL released its full 2025-26 season schedule....
Finnish American youth dance group to hold annual summer show Wednesday
Upper Michigan´s Source
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July 15, 2025
HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) - The Kivajat Finnish American Folk Dance Group will be holding its annual, free summer performance in Houghton Wednesday. All three dance teams of varying ages, 49 total dancers, will show off their traditional dancing...
ITB India 2025 focuses on curated travel experiences
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 16, 2025
ITB India 2025 returns in September, spotlighting experience-led travel, Indian film tourism, and strategic B2B engagement across key sectors. Under the new theme “The Business of Experience: Curated Travel for Targeted Growth”, ITB India is set...
New York’s Met Museum showcases beloved Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck
This is Finland
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July 16, 2025
In the art world, it doesn’t get more prestigious than a solo show at New York’s Metropolitan Museum. With Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck (December 5, 2025–April 5, 2026), the Met is staging its first-ever exhibition of a...
Santa’s village swelters: Even travelling to the Arctic Circle won't save you from a heatwave
The Economic Times
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July 16, 2025
Rovaniemi, a city inside the Arctic Circle and widely recognised as the home of Santa Claus, recorded an unusual peak temperature of 30°C this week, according to Finland’s national weather agency. This is significantly higher than the region’s...
Heatwave causes Russian radio broadcasts to leak into Finland
Yle Uutiset
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July 16, 2025
Certain weather conditions, such as high pressure fronts, can cause a radio signal to travel further than it normally would. Open image viewer People in Lappeenranta were able to pick up as many as eight Russian radio stations on Wednesday...
South Korea casino stocks soar based on tourism increase
iGB
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July 15, 2025
South Korea’s relaxed visa policy for Chinese visitors won’t take effect until later in the third quarter, but casino stocks are already rising in anticipation of a tourism surge. The South Korea gaming industry is already reaping the benefits of...
Foodie Finland: the best restaurants and cafes in Helsinki
The Guardian
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July 16, 2025
Unexpectedly, porridge is a Finnish obsession, available in petrol stations, schools and on national airline flights. But Helsinki’s gastronomic offerings are a lot wilder, featuring reindeer, moose, pike perch, salmon soup, herring, seaweed – and...
Encouraging trends in Latvian tourism sector
LSM
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July 15, 2025
According to data published by the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) on July 15th, in May 2025 arrivals at Latvian tourist accommodation establishments totalled 250.3 thousand, which is 9.4 % more than in May 2024. Resident and non-resident...
This $750K Ontario home for sale is nestled in a quaint town with dreamy white sand beaches
Narcity
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July 15, 2025
If you've ever dreamed of living a quiet, small-town life with dreamy beaches just a stroll away, this home for sale in Ontario is worth checking out. Boasting countryside charm and picturesque surroundings, it's a peaceful spot that offers a...
British holidaymakers issued three-month warning as new travel system approved
Chronicle Live
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July 15, 2025
A major overhaul of border procedures has finally been approved by the European Parliament, meaning British travellers going on holiday can expect to see significant changes at the airport in just three months' time. The new Entry/Exit System, or...
Johnson’s Holiday Hit ‘Red One’ Dominates Streaming Despite High Budget
Times News Global
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July 15, 2025
Los Angeles, CA – Dwayne Johnson makes his A24 debut later this year in the MMA biopic directed by [Director’s Name]. Meanwhile, his recent film ‘Red One‘ is climbing streaming charts, captivating audiences. ‘Red One,’ a Christmas action comedy,...
What is Bastille Day? What to know about the French holiday and why it is celebrated
NBC Connecticut
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July 14, 2025
Swooping warplanes, axe-carrying warriors, a drone light show over the Eiffel Tower and fireworks in nearly every French town — it must be Bastille Day. France celebrated its biggest holiday Monday with 7,000 people marching, on horseback or...