Check Out Nat Geo’s ‘Best Places in the World to Travel’ for 2026

Each year, National Geographic’s crew of editors, adventurers, and photographers weighs in to forecast the latest must-see destinations. Videos by TravelAwaits As per usual, the publication focuses on natural wonders that inspire awe. However,...

Waldorf Astoria Helsinki

The Waldorf Astoria — a Pursuitist preferred luxury hotel brand, and one of my personal favorites — has arrived in Helsinki. A historic destination now connecting to a lively, design-forward city, the debut of Waldorf Astoria Helsinki instantly...

Why homelessness is rising in Finland – and what Britain can learn

Big Issue’s trip took us to meet Juha Kahila, head of international affairs at Y-Säätiö, the housing association that leads on Housing First and tackling homelessness. And his outlook, considering Finland’s homelessness success story, was a gloomy...

Researchers issue warning over looming threat to animal that is beloved holiday symbol: 'Much higher than what happened in the past'

Reindeer in the Arctic are facing new challenges that could threaten their habitats and survival. What's happening? Unpredictable patterns of heat, rain, and snow in 2024 are resulting in struggles for the reindeer populations of Finland,...

Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany introduces The Paths of Thermal Mud programme

The mud-related treatments use clay and thermal waters flowing from the property’s hot springs The new programme is described by the property as a wellness journey and the “king of all thermal treatments.” The Paths of Thermal Mud includes a...

Finland has a message for Vladimir Putin: We're ready

Inside the Nordic nation that's spent decades preparing for another Russian invasion. They're blasted into the bedrock, deep below the streets of Helsinki. Finland's capital has a population of around 680,000, but there's enough space for 900,000...

From the Badlands to Beijing, these are the top travel destinations for 2026, according to National Geographic

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The best places to travel in 2026, according to Lonely Planet

As 2025 gradually draws to a close, you’re probably going to not only start thinking about all the cool places you ticked off the bucket list this year, but also about what lies ahead for your travel plans in 2026, right? Well, if you need some...

The 10 best cold-weather holiday destinations (plus five of the worst)

If there’s anything to get you into a fun Christmassy mood in the middle of our blazing summer, it’s jetting off to the Czech capital, Prague, and staying at (good king) Wenceslas Square. It’s the city’s most important square – a former horse...

The European Christmas markets most likely to see snow this winter

Wandering around a Christmas market lined with wooden chalets lit up by twinkling fairy lights is a magical experience at winter time, and the icing on the cake is if its snowing at the same time. As travellers start to plan the upcoming Christmas...

This £99 Christmas market mystery holiday could take you to New York, Lapland or Rome

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. A festive deal that’s taken off: travellers can now book a Christmas Market Mystery...

Spanish passport beats the UK in 2025 ranking of the world’s most powerful travel documents

Spain’s passport ranks among the world’s most powerful in 2025. Credit : Mehaniq, Shutterstock Spain has once again proven it holds one of the most powerful passports on the planet. The latest Henley Passport Index, released this October, places...

Best Places to Travel in 2026—National Geographic’s Top Picks

Every traveler searches for the next place that will move, inspire, or surprise them. For 2026, National Geographic has unveiled its annual Best of the World list, revealing 26 destinations that promise unforgettable journeys—from quiet wilderness...

11,000 travelers affected as airline cancels nearly 70 flights for this surprising reason

Finnair, an airline based in Helsinki, Finland, confirmed that they canceled approximately 70 flights since October 13, which affected around 11,000 travelers, according to People magazine. The airline explained that they had to replace 1,700 seat...

CAMFOOD & CAMHOTEL Expo Promotes Cambodia’s Culinary and Tourism Economy

AKP Phnom Penh, October 23, 2025 -- CAMFOOD & CAMHOTEL 2025, an international expo on food and hospitality, kicked off in Phnom Penh, bringing together 300 booths representing nine countries, namely Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States,...

Do I need a visa to visit Europe? What UK travellers need to know about Etias

If you’re planning a trip to a European country such as Spain, France, Portugal or Italy, you may have heard about new travel rules coming into effect for UK visitors in 2025 and 2026. The first change is the Entry/Exit System (EES), the EU’s new...

A tour of the spectacular upgrade of Kämp, Finland’s first grand hotel

One of Finland’s oldest hotels is preserving its 19th-century charm while catering to the needs of the modern traveller. There are hotels and there are institutions – and Kämp in Helsinki is among the latter. Since opening in 1887, the country’s...

Finland to strengthen China partnership, deepen multi-area cooperation in years to come: Finnish senior official

Jukka Salovaara, the permanent state secretary in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, gives a speech to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Finland in Beijing, Oct.15, 20025. (People's...

Tipperary ranked among Lonely Planet’s latest top global holiday destinations for 2026

Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet has unveiled its list of the 25 best places to visit in 2026, with an Irish favourite earning a prestigious fifth-place spot: Tipperary. READ NEXT: IN PICTURES: See the best of the shots after Thurles...

The best travel destinations for 2026 named – from an American national park to a northern English city

Winter can be a gruelling season: the frost is settling in, you’ve had to turn on your heating reluctantly, and the days are getting shorter and shorter. But do not despair, as the next few months of hibernation are the perfect time to start...