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2026 travel adventures: Lonely Planet touts 25 must-visit places, must-do experiences
By Maureen O’Hare | CNN Not booked your 2026 vacation yet? Get moving, as the must-visit destinations lists for next year are starting to drop. The venerable travel guide Lonely Planet published its “Best in Travel 2026” book on Oct. 21, featuring...
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
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...
Owner: John Bird
London may try to disrupt Ukraine peace talks again — Finnish politician
STOCKHOLM, October 21. /TASS/. Armando Mema, a member of Finland's national conservative party, the Freedom Alliance, suggested that Vladimir Zelensky's visit to London on October 24, ahead of the planned Russia-US summit in Budapest, might end up...
Owner: Russian Government
Ohio State women’s basketball fan survey reveals hope, doubt, and a clear Player of the Year
This offseason, the roster, leadership and expectations for Ohio State women’s basketball’s 2025-26 season were all in question. That made it difficult to make heads or tails on how things will play out for the Buckeyes. With all that in mind,...
Owner: Jay Penske
Road mishaps kill 135 in Finland in 9 months
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Daily Finland
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Published : 22 Oct 2025, 01:19 Updated : 22 Oct 2025, 01:22 A total of 135 persons were killed and 2,290 others injured in 1,895 road traffic accidents in Finland from January to September in 2025, according to Statistics Finland. The number of...
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Waldorf Astoria Opens in Helsinki, Marking the Brand’s Nordic Debut
A new era of luxury has arrived in the Finnish capital as Waldorf Astoria makes its long-awaited Nordic debut in Helsinki. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved heritage buildings...
Owner: Iuliia Tore
Artists From 34 Countries Will Travel To Folk Music Gathering
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Forbes
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Austrian kora player Mamadou Diabate is one of more than 150 musicians scheduled to travel to New Orleans in January for the 38th annual Folk Alliance International Conference. Folk Alliance International Billed as “the largest gathering of folk...
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Pittsburgh among best travel destinations in the world, National Geographic says
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CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania
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For the second year in a row, Pittsburgh has been named one of the best travel destinations in the world by National Geographic. VisitPittsburgh says after a "robust" nomination, researching and reporting process, National Geographic travel...
Owner: Shari Redstone (Family)
National Geographic reveals the top 25 travel destinations in 'Best of the World 2026'
National Geographic's top destinations annual list is back for "Best of the World 2026." Twenty-five locations, from all around the world, have been selected as the top picks for the most unique travel experiences next year. Travel editors,...
Owner: The Walt Disney Company
Travelling To Europe Soon? Here’s What UK Holidaymakers Need To Know About The EU’s New Border Rules
Credit: Maëva Vigier, Unsplash Save If you’re heading on holiday to Europe any time soon, you’ll need to be aware of a landmark shift in border control procedures. From October 12, a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force across...
Owner: Ignacio Bachiller & Francisco Hein
9 Weakest Passports in the World 2025: Complete List, Rankings & Travel Access
18Travel between countries is a completely different experience depending on where you were born. The newly released Henley Passport Index for 2025 shows a stark picture of international mobility and describes how holders of the Weakest passports...
Owner: Wasim Aftab
Happiest holiday spots in the world named – see where Australia landed
There’s little that lifts spirits more than taking a vacation — and one study showed that some destinations do it better than others. BookRetreats.com recently released its Holiday Happiness Index, which combined science and data to find the...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Oribe’s holiday packaging highlights iconic brand emblem and bestselling range
A part of its tradition since 2018, Oribe’s annual holiday collaborations are rooted in craftsmanship and creativity, partnering with artisans and makers from diverse disciplines across the globe. For its 2025 collection, the brand has worked with...
Owner: Reed Family
EU's Kallas Says Visa-Free Travel Could Be Suspended for Some Groups in Georgia
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The Messenger
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By Liza Mchedlidze Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned that new EU regulations could allow the suspension of visa-free travel for certain groups in Georgia, amid growing concern over the...
Owner: Tamar Gachechiladze
How Finnish glass design enchanted the world and keeps evolving
Heat radiates intensely. Deep rumbles and bangs echo through the air. A glassblower gathers a small, glowing mass of molten glass from the furnace onto the tip of a blow pipe and lifts it into the air. It seems as if the glass is dancing. With...
Owner: Finnish Government
Vietnamese General Secretary’s First Visit to Finland
Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Finland marks the first time a head of the Communist Party of Vietnam has visited this Nordic country in more than 50 years of establishing relations. Vietnamese Communist Party’s...
Owner: Moller Family
A booming wild sauna culture is transforming how people explore the Scottish outdoors
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Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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From my clifftop perch, I have a clear view across the sparkling Firth of Forth to the quaint Scottish seaside town of Elie. Below me, waves roll up onto the rugged shore and I sync my breath with their rhythm. My heart rate slows and I feel my...
Owner: Apollo Global Management
How to watch PSG vs Bayern Munich: free streams, TV details for Champions League 2025/26 game
PSG and Bayern Munich are the top scorers in the Champions League this season. There's little surprise about that. What may raise your eyebrows, however, is PSG's awful recent record against the German heavyweights. It's not just that they've lost...
Owner: Future PLC
Waldorf Astoria makes Nordic debut with opening of luxury hotel in Helsinki’s historic centre
Hilton has opened Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, its first luxury property in the Nordics, featuring private spa suites, the Peacock Bar and dedicated personal concierge service. HELSINKI, FINLAND – Waldorf Astoria has officially entered the Nordic...
Owner: Theodore Koumelis and Vicky Karantzavelou
Finland enjoys a golden age of Northern Lights
The lane leading to a wooden building is lined with pine trees. A traditional, unpainted fence forms a square beyond the trees. Unlike in many places around here, the fence is not for keeping the reindeer out, but for catching something that can’t...
Owner: Finnish Government