Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

Asia Leads Growing Global Tourist Industry

2011-03-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Spanish beach

Figures released by the IPK International Consulting Group showed that the number of outbound trips reached record levels in what was a fantastic year for global tourism. With the world looking for good economic news, JPK’s date is certainly a welcome surprise for many.

Tags: 2011 travel, Asia tourism, Asia travel, India travel, IPK International Consulting Group, Latin America tourism, online travel, South America travel, travel industry, visit Asia, world tourism, world travel trends

WhichBudget Introduces Online Airline Ratings Tool

2011-03-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

WhichBudget results for Brussels to El Salvador

WhichBudget, a site that makes it easy to search for “cheap flights” around the world, has introduced a new online airline ratings tool so you can more easily complain about your cheap flights.  In all seriousness, the tool provides a 5-star rating systems for the airlines featured on the site, allowing users to express their […]

Tags: 5-star, airlines, cheap flights, destinations, european, ratings, search engine, WhichBudget

IBM Promises to Squeeze 40 Percent More Bags into Schiphol

2011-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Girl with bags

Two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time.  It is a simple concept but one that IBM hopes to work around using its technology to squeeze more baggage into an already overflowing Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Schiphol is one of the top airports in the world (the 5th largest in Europe), handling […]

Tags: Amsterdam, baggage, Europe, handling, IBM, Schiphol airport, software, transport

South East Asia on Just One Visa?

2011-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bangkok's busy streets

Travelers may soon be able to enjoy the delights of South East Asia; shopping in Singapore, surfing in Bali, partying in Bangkok and cruising up the Mekong, all with just one visa, if ASEAN get their way.

Tags: ASEAN, Asia travel, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Bali tourism, Bali travel, Bangkok, Jakarta, Laos tourism, Mekong, Schengen visa, South East Asia, Thailand travel, travel tips, Vietnam travel, visa, visit Bali

Aston Opens New Luxury Resort in Bali’s Cultural Capital

2011-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The living room at your villa

Aston International yesterday announced the opening of a luxury new resort in the town of Ubud, Bali; the Royal Kamuela Villa resort. The Royal Kamuela at Monkey Forest, is sure to get jet-setters excited. A stunning development on a grand scale, the resort boasts of 12 luxurious pool villas, featuring a whole host of luxurious services and facilities, including a full-service wellness center, private servants for each separate villa, and a stylish bar/café/restaurant set amidst a the backdrop of lush tropical gardens.

Tags: Aston International, Bali resorts, Royal Kamuela, Ubud

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 467
  • 468
  • 469
  • 470
  • 471
  • …
  • 483
  • Next Page »

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Peskesi special

Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

Desecration as Policy: Crete Mowed Under for Profiteering

Heraklion grabage

Heraklion Buried in Trash as Workers Call for State of Emergency

Crete faces tension over migrant facilities

Crete Debates Migrant Facilities Amid Safety and Health Concerns

Crete’s stray cats define the island’s streets, but overpopulation raises problems for locals and tourists.

Too Many Cats, Too Little Care

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

dream holiday

5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

Cuvier’s beaked whale

Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

Peskesi special

Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

Birds of Crete

The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2025 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS