Aleksandr Shatskih, Author at Argophilia

Upcoming: The Festival of Media Asia

2011-11-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Festival of Media Asia, opens their creativity and innovation in media by their first Asia chapter from November 13th thru November 15th in Singapore. Hosted at the Marina Bay Saynds Expo and Convention Center, the gathering hopes to target the challenges Asia marketers, branding, and communications sectors face.

Traveling by Sacred Cow

2011-11-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Talking to a friend from out of state recently, the subject came up about working at Walt Disney World. That’s a topic of great interest to non-Floridians; as if we are so very lucky to live in proximity to this wonderland and are able partake of some great dream. I worked in that theme park […]

Hvar: A Lonely Planet Top 10 Destination for 2012

2011-11-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hvar is now Lonely Planet’s fifth favorite as a travel destination in 2012.

5 Travel Apps No One Should Miss

2011-11-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Because there are thousands of apps to choose from, we’ve compiled here a list of the most useful travel apps you should have on your phone.

Budget Travel Through Eastern Europe

2011-10-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Trains and buses are among the most affordable options to travel in Eastern Europe on a budget. Popular with backpackers, trains take you relatively fast from one destination to another.

Skiing in Albania: Valbona Valley

2011-10-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Skiing in Valbona Valley is a discovery journey. Tourists don’t flock here from all over the world – there are no ski lifts to take you up the peak; and no maintenance vehicles on the slopes.

Thailand Flooding Impact on Tourism

2011-10-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Thailand derives a significant portion of its revenue from tourism, and the floods are already affecting other areas of the economy as well. Farmland has been damaged, as well as exports from Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi and Ayutthaya where several industrial estates have been closed down.

Easter Island: The Essential Guide

2011-10-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Easter Island Foundation has recently released Easter Island: The Essential Guide, a book by Kay Kenady Sanger. This is the most complete and up-to-date guidebook to Easter Island.

Durbe Gets Ready for the Zemlika Festival 2011

2011-10-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A festival of music, art and local cuisine, Zemlika will be the main draw next weekend, with two days (October 28 and 29) of live performances by international and local acts and musicians, art and music workshops, free seminars and open lectures, film screenings, free theatre, cuisine and other events.

Fly Skycouch, Who Would You Cuddle?

2011-10-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Unless you want to cuddle sheep, a survey by Air New Zealand for their Skycouch cuddle class may give you some ideas into what (or who) is cool to cuddle.

Days of Croatian Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Sibenik

2011-10-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Days of Croatian Tourism 2011 is an exclusive conference for professionals in the Croatian hospitality industry. More than 2000 tourism professionals are going to participate at the event.

A Great Idea From Jetsetter

2011-10-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Jetsetter, the exclusive travel community for the discerning traveler, just announced a very cool Bon Voyage travel gift. This coffee table picture book presents the company’s expert journeys in a sort of travel inspirational bible – for the throng of globetrotters anticipating that next adventure abroad.

Flight-In-Sight! Tracks Your Flight in Real Time

2011-10-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Flight-In-Sight! is a real time flight tracking tool, that shows passengers where their plane is located when it’s not at the end of the jetway. The tracker was developed by FlightView, whose technology is already used in many major US airports.

More Polish Tourists to Albania

2011-10-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

President of the Polish Chamber of Tourism, Ian Korsak told Albanian Minister of Tourism Aldo Tonin Bumçi that Polish tourists will be encouraged to visit Albania’s fine beaches and other tourist destinations in the near future.

Oyster Bay Oyster Festival: More than a Tradition

2011-10-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The proceeds from the Oyster Festival will benefit 27 non-profits within the confines of the Oyster Bay – East Norwich School District.

Bangkok Travel Warning – Flood Deluge Imminent

2011-10-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

As Thailand battles against the worst flooding its seen in more than 50 years, local officials and foreign embassies alike are warning tourists that Bangkok’s flood defences could be overwhelmed in the next few days. Speaking to reporters earlier this afternoon, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Kittiratt Na-Rong explained that it was looking more and more likely that […]