Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

New Year’s Resolution 2017: Make Gingerbread in Tula

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For those making New Year’s resolutions to explore and do more interesting places and experiences in 2017, news from the Tula region of Russia comes at an appropriate time. Starting this coming April the confectionery factory “Yasnaya Polyana” will launch new master classes on making the famous, Tula gingerbread.

The Power of Platinum Town: Plateno Collection 2017 Brands Well

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Last week China’s biggest hotel brand offered up the Plateno Collection Show 2017 at Pazhou Poly World TradeCenter Exhibition Hall in Guangzhou, China. Held in between December 9th and 12th, the unique hotel brand fashion show pushed the envelope where industry perception of what a hotel should be.

UNESCO Moves to Protect Georgian Christian Monuments

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UNESCO has awarded historical monuments of the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta special enhanced protections in light of armed conflict. The new status of three epic monuments there is seen as a plea from the UNESCO World Heritage for combatants to refrain from fighting in the areas where these monuments are found.

Russian Tour Companies Deep Discount Summer 2017

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In news from Russia’s tour operators, early sales of tours in Russia and abroad for the summer of 2017 are now underway. With maximum discounts of up to 50%, the Association of Tour Operators Russia (ATOR) announcement promises a sparkling year for recipients of touring Russians.

Coming to Budapest, the HOTCO Hotel & Resort Investment Conference

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Coming up January 30th and 31st in Budapest, HOTCO will be the 1st international hotel and resort real estate investment conference focusing solely on Central Europe. With a focus on emerging markets in Eastern Europe, the conference will serve as an investment summit and idea exchange with leading hospitality professionals.

Russian Archaeologists Aim to Restore Palmyra

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According to the Russian Ministry of Culture, on the cessation of hostilities in Syria, it will be imperative to launch restoration of the ruined Palmyra site damaged by ISIL. Russian archeologists have now gathered data for creating a unique 3D map of the antique city that will help with the restoration of ancient monuments in the ancient Syrian city.

Christmas in Albania and Santa Claus

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Santa Claus is Babagjyshi i Krishtlindjeve, Babagjyshi i Vitit të Ri, or Babadimri in Albanian, each name with its distinctive translation: Grandfather Christmas for the first, Grandfather New Year for the second, and Grandfather Winter for the last.