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12 quirky reasons to visit Finland in 2023

12 quirky reasons to visit Finland in 2023

ByPaul Johnson January 18, 2023

From playing air guitar to sauna-heating and wife-carrying competitions, here’s our list of unconventional events celebrating Finland that will take you to new places and experiences – and put a smile on your face in the World’s Happiest Country.

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Short film from Turkish Airlines: First to the Gate

Short film from Turkish Airlines: First to the Gate

ByPaul Johnson February 12, 2022February 18, 2022

Turkish Airlines, the global carrier that flies to more countries than any other airline, has launched a new short…

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A light-hearted look at lockdown travel

A light-hearted look at lockdown travel

ByPaul Johnson May 11, 2020

While there is no escaping the devastation caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus – both from a global health perspective…

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Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

ByPaul Johnson November 10, 2019November 10, 2019

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive…

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Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

ByPaul Johnson October 7, 2018October 7, 2018

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive…

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Travel video of the week: A glass bridge high in the mountains in China that ‘cracks’ beneath you!

Travel video of the week: A glass bridge high in the mountains in China that ‘cracks’ beneath you!

ByPaul Johnson September 27, 2018

China seems to have become known for its crazy bridges. The world’s highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge in Zhangjiajie…

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Breaking news: Alert at Papua New Guinea airport

ByPaul Johnson April 1, 2018April 2, 2018

A high school Mathematics teacher has been arrested at April River Airport (IATA code: APR) in Papua New Guinea….

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Soon you’ll have to travel to the UK to eat fish and chips

ByPaul Johnson April 1, 2017April 14, 2017

With Article 50 having now been triggered and Brexit becoming a reality, there are a number of small changes…

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The UK’s first holiday park exclusively for pets

The UK’s first holiday park exclusively for pets

ByPaul Johnson April 1, 2016March 30, 2016

Whilst you’re busy sunning yourself in a far-flung luxury resort, have you ever stopped to consider whether your pets…

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Sniffer cats to replace dogs in airport security trial

ByPaul Johnson April 1, 2016April 1, 2016

Sniffer dogs are having to step aside for their feline counterparts at a Papua New Guinea airport and, if…

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How is Airplane! NOT one of the top 50 travel movies of all time?

How is Airplane! NOT one of the top 50 travel movies of all time?

ByLars Condor March 1, 2016March 1, 2016

The journey your mind can take you on can be more amazing than any plane, train or automobile. I…

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The top 10 travel movies of all time

ByLars Condor October 21, 2015November 24, 2015

Whether you are getting ready to embark on your next adventure, looking to indulge your curiosity about other cultures,…

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The latest luxury travel craze of glouchsurfing – staying in the homes of the rich and famous for free!

ByPaul Johnson April 1, 2015July 17, 2015

You’ve probably already heard of the term ‘glamping’, used to refer to camping in relative luxury – a merging…

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A light-hearted look at the top 5 luxury travel trends for 2015

ByAlan Hazel January 15, 2015

The start of the new year is always a time for the travel industry to review data (or consult…

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Short stay: Carloft, Berlin, Germany

Short stay: Carloft, Berlin, Germany

ByPaul Johnson September 17, 2014August 24, 2015

Carloft is an apartment with a difference in the Kreuzberg region of Berlin, on the corner of Liegnitzer Straße…

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Wakeboarding with dolphins in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico

ByPaul Johnson May 30, 2014May 25, 2014

Take a look at this incredible video shot in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, as a lady wakeboards amongst…

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