Good news for travelers planning to visit the world’s happiest country: Finland’s short-term visa requirements are easy to navigate. Many Western holidaymakers can look forward to simply presenting their passport on arrival in Finland, while others should apply for a Schengen visa. Our easy guide to visa requirements in Finland will allow you to concentrate your
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With its three miles of sandy beach, dotted with palm trees on one side and lush mountains on another, the tiny city of Santa Monica – only 16 miles sq – is a quaint and chic beach town. The instantly recognizable pier marks the end of Route 66, and the spill-over from edgy Venice Beach to
After a severe case of COVID-19, writer Richard Collett looked to a hiking route famous for its power to heal. Land’s End was ahead of me. I could see the edge of the cliffs as mainland Britain abruptly disappeared into the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and I dragged my feet furiously over the
Belgium often gets overlooked by travelers for neighbors like France and the Netherlands, but it’s one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Because of its history, Belgium is linguistically and culturally diverse; small in size, the country is compact, allowing visitors to travel to multiple destinations with ease. From perfected delicacies like fries and chocolate to
Tokyo is a city of ravenous art appetites, where lines for exhibitions are as long as those for the latest greatest idol’s concert. There are hundreds of museums and galleries with dynamically changing exhibitions, from ukiyo-e woodblock prints to NFT gifs blinking on LED canvases. And the visitors keep on coming, never bored. Whether local
Encompassing just 316 sq km (122 sq mi), Malta may be the world’s tenth-smallest country, but it still manages to pack in many diverse things to see and do. These recommendations – combining world-famous attractions with a few under-the-radar surprises – to experience the best of this compact island nation at the heart of the Mediterranean.
Want to see as much of England as possible on your trip but don’t know where to start? Here are three of our best 7-10 day itineraries to give you some inspiration. Each of these classic trips will give you a different insight into this green and pleasant land. But the one thing they have
London is an expensive city to visit and one that’s large and sometimes difficult to navigate. But, it’s also packed with fascinating historic sights, bags of culture, world-class museums, parks and wide-open spaces with excellent playgrounds, and plenty of things to occupy kids of all ages. The permanent collections at many museums and art galleries are
Thinking of stepping outside the Dominican Republic’s bounty of all-inclusive resorts? Then you’re in for a number of enriching experiences. Hiking through the island’s various regions is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in its abundant natural beauty and wide variety of ecosystems. Majestic waterfalls cascading into pristine pools of water, rocky rivers
Wednesday, May 18 is International Museum Day, a global event that promotes the cultural and social significance of the world’s museums. To celebrate International Museum Day 2022 we have picked 20 under-the-radar museums from around the globe. Get local insight on destinations all over the world with our weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox. A work
Idyllic islands, rolling surf, untamed nature and showstopping wildlife all help make Panama an irresistible destination. Sat at the crossroads of the Americas and connecting two oceans, did you know that beyond its cosmopolitan capital and legendary canal, it’s a biodiversity hotspot? Or that this narrow isthmus produces some of the world’s finest – and
Unfurling for almost 2400 sq miles, the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania is a vast outdoor playground of forest and rock that offer everything from skiing and snowshoeing to white-water rafting and biking across the calendar. It’s also stuffed full of some incredible hikes – and most of the trails are quiet and peaceful. With crashing
When Salla National Park in eastern Lapland was established in early 2022, it was the 41st national park to open in Finland – not bad for a country of just 5.5 million people! Covering more than 10,000 sq km of the country’s landmass, these parks are Finland’s national patrimony, places of extraordinary natural beauty whose
Finland has a deserved reputation for doing things at a human scale, and nowhere is this more apparent than on the country’s public transport system. From trains with onboard playrooms and efficient public buses to well-maintained highways and traffic-free cycle lanes, traveling around Finland is rarely stressful, though, like many things in Finland, it can
Overlooked by the Alps in the northwestern Piedmont region, Turin (Torino) is Italy’s fourth-largest city. Venture beyond the popular city center and you’ll discover there’s more to Turin than its royal palaces and showpiece piazzas. Turin’s outlying neighborhoods are as diverse as they are fascinating, featuring everything from avant-garde art galleries to off-beat museums, sprawling
Set in the shadow of the Alps in the northwestern region of Piedmont, Turin (Torino) is ideal for an alternative city break. It has a fascinating historic center and a long list of monuments, galleries, and world-class museums. Its historic cafes serve Italy’s most lavish aperitifs and its nightlife is varied and energetic. Learn where
Flanked by the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Asheville is an enthusiastic cheerleader for some of the country’s most popular national parks. But the city doesn’t ignore green spaces within its own boundaries, it just adjusts the focus: celebrating art, architecture, music, culture and community as well as
The 885-square-mile Lake District is a hauntingly beautiful part of northwest England that was voted the nation’s favorite national park in 2018. The region seduced Wordsworth and other literary giants, and continues to attract sightseers, walkers and adventurers in search of its fascinating heritage and abundant outdoor activities. From Windermere to Scafell Pike, and the best things to do
With a durable peace deal in place and an ever-growing number of international visitors, Colombia has seen a total transformation in recent years. Hemmed in by the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines in the north and west and the Amazon rainforest in the south, Colombia contains some of South America’s most spellbinding scenery and thrilling adventures. Wildlife-rich
Guatemala is brimming with diverse wildlife, tropical rainforests and some of the oldest and most awe-inspiring ruins in the world. Whether you want to trek through the jungle trying to spot an elusive jaguar (good luck) or climb an active volcano to roast marshmallows over cooled lava, Guatemala has no shortage of outdoor activities for