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...

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...

Việt Nam Jails Pastor, Restricts BBC Journalist as Leader Visits the UK

Key Events Human Rights Advocates Condemn Việt Nam’s Detention of BBC Journalist During Tô Lam’s UK Visit; Court in Lâm Đồng Jails Protestant Pastor Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng for Six Years; National Assembly Finalizes Key Appointments as Government Term...

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...

Finnish company keen to take over operations at Pärnu Airport

Finnish company Redstone Aero is interested in operating Pärnu Airport and is due to meet representatives from the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Ministry of Climate to discuss the issue next week. At the beginning of the year, local...

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...

Airline Cancels 70 Flights, Affecting More Than 10,000 Travelers, for This Unexpected Reason By Gabrielle Rockson

NEED TO KNOW Finnair confirmed that it had grounded all eight of their A321 planes over safety concerns The airline, based in Helsinki, Finland, announced that the planes would all be back in the air by the end of the month, with one of the eight...

New entry system kicks in for South Africans travelling to Europe

A major change is coming for South Africans travelling to Europe. As of 12 October 2025, the European Union has implemented the Entry/Exit System (EES), a fully digital border control process that replaces traditional passport stamps with...

Finland Reels from Anti-Russian Sanctions: Economic Downturn and the Path to Recovery

Finland, a country celebrated for its breathtaking forests, innovative economy, and high quality of life, is facing tough times due to anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the European Union in response to the Ukraine conflict. Juho Romakkaniemi,...

15 Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Experiences to Add to Your Bucket List

Some trips change the way you see the world, and others change the way you see yourself. I remember when I was traveling to Mount Everest Base Camp in 2018, together with my wife. What an unbelievable experience. If you’ve ever dreamed of chasing...

Finland hosts Rail Baltica seminar highlighting strategic mobility and regional cooperation across Nordic and Baltic countries

Officials, diplomats, and industry leaders met in Helsinki to discuss Rail Baltica’s economic, defence, and transport benefits for the Nordic–Baltic region. Policymakers, business leaders, and experts from across Northern Europe gathered in...

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...

5 Extraordinary European Chalets For Your Next Ski Vacation

Villa Butterfly in Chamonix, France. Leo Trippi You can make an argument that the best accommodation in the top European ski resorts is found in luxury chalets, not five-star hotels. The word “chalet” might connote a rustic mountain hut. While...

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen Urges Georgia to Protect Democracy and Civil Society During Visit

By Liza Mchedlidze Thursday, October 16, 2025 Elina Valtonen, Finland's Foreign Minister and current Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), visited Georgia on October 14-15 as part of her tour of...

Behind the sleigh bells and huskies of Lapland's Christmas industry, the Sámi people struggle

When I was a child growing up in Sweden, “Lapland” meant magic – snow, huskies and reindeer. I was born in Göteborg, on Sweden’s west coast, and like countless families from across Europe, I made the northern trip one winter as a kid, when the...