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Argo Adventures: The Kleftiko Pirates’ (or Bandits’) Lair

2013-04-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Kleftiko

As we thread our way down the sheer cliffs en route from Pollonia to Kypos on the first leg of our excursion to legendary Kleftiko, we see a boat lying at anchor. This must be the place! The Delfinia (Dolphin) will sail us southwest along Milos’ rugged coastline, about an hour’s sail from Kypos, to this one-time pirates’ lair.

Tags: Bandits' Lair, Greece adventures, Greece travels, Greek Isles, Island adventures, Kleftiko

Beyonce To Rock Bratislava Tonight

2013-04-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Beyoncé World Tour 2013

Visitors to Bratislava, Slovakia have an opportunity to catch pop diva Beyonce Knowles in concert this evening. The legendary star landed this morning in the capital in her private jet.

Tags: Beyonce, Bratislava events, concerts, pop performances, Slovakia events

Ljubljana Comes Alive with Coppélia in Montmartre and More

2013-04-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

From Coppélia on Montmartre

For travelers to Ljubljana a wonderful ballet “Coppélia in Montmartre”, awaits visitors interested in the performing arts.  The three act ballet by French composer Delibes Léa and Hungarian choreographer Youri Vámos, is live on state at the Ljubljana SNG Opera and Ballet theater. Coppélia at Montmartre, which became famous after its debut in 1870, combines a […]

Tags: Ljubljana, Ljubljana ballet, Ljubljana events, Slovenia ballet, Slovenia events, Slovenia performances

Poland’s Bydgoszcz Celebrates 667th Birthday This Weekend

2013-04-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The River Walker

This weekend the city of Bydgoszcz in Poland marks their 667th birthday with events scheduled around town. From a rapper performance in town hall to parties and an opera, all of Bydgoszcz will turn out with guests in celebrating this wonderful ancient place’s heritage.

Tags: Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz events, Bydgoszcz tourism, Bydgoszcz travel, Poland events, Poland tourism, Poland travel

Traveling the World for A Year – “What If?”

2013-04-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel the world

Did you ever wonder; “What would it be like just to travel the world?” Well, what if you found out it would not actually cost so much to travel around the world in a year? The infographic below aims to show just how economical your dream trip round Earth could be.

Tags: Infographic, travel, travel costs, world travel

Crimea Readies for Summer Tourist Season

2013-04-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Beach on the Black Sea

Tourists to the Crimea will have 15 new tour and travel routes to enjoy this travel season there. According to the AR Crimea Minister of Resorts and Tourism, Alexander Liev, new tour and visitor excursion routes from Theodosia to Yalta will further facilitate fun along the Southern Crimea coast.

Tags: Alushta, Chernomorsky district, Theodosia, Ukraine beaches, Ukraine resorts, Ukraine travel

Iran Earthquake: PAGER Orange Event

2013-04-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

USGS map of quake in Khash, Iran

This morning an earthquake of a magnitude of 7.8 struck 83 kilometers East of Khash, Iran just before 11.00 UTC time. According to the report from the ÙSGS, the PAGER level of this event was Orange, which indicates severe damage and loss of life.

Tags: catastrophic quakes, earthquakes, Iran earthquake, Iran travel, Iran travel advisory, Pakistan travel, travel advisory, USGS

Korean Air Buys 44% Stake in Czech Airlines

2013-04-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Czech Airlines

Korean Air and Czech Airlines finalized the former’s buyout of 44% of the Czech carrier making the Korean airline their second largest stakeholder.

Tags: acquisitions, airlines, Czech companies, Czech transportation, Europe airlines, world airlines

Cappadocia Tourism On the Rise

2013-04-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ballooning over Cappadocia

So far this year, tourism to the Cappadocia region of Turkey seems to be booming. For the first three months of 2013 incoming tourists to the region have increased some 35 percent as compared to 2012 numbers.

Tags: Cappadocia, Cappadocia tourism, hot air ballooning, nature travel, Turkey tourism, Turkey Travel

Russian Officials Tidy Up Illegal Gambling Stragglers

2013-04-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

At the opening of the Oracle Casino

News from Sochi, Russia tells of officials there continuing a rather massive cleanup of illegal activities in the region. The closing of some 100 plus illegal gambling halls falls in line with stiffened International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules.

Tags: Krasnoda Krai, Krasnoda Krai officials, Olympics, Russian gambling, Sochi 2014, Sochi Olympics

Digital Innovation Asia Debuts Speak-Out Asia

2013-04-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Digital Innovation Asia

Coming June 12th, the Digital Innovation Asia (DIA) inaugural event Speak-Out Asia, is scheduled to open at the Lebua Hotel at State Tower. According to the news Thai TV host and blogger Daniel Fraser is slated to MC the event.

Tags: Asia conferences, digital marketing, digital technology, hotel events, travel conferences, travel tech

The European Travel Commission Elects Manuel Butler

2013-04-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Manuel Butler

The European Travel Commission has just named Mr Manuel Butler, Director General of Tourspain (Spain), as President of the ETC.

Tags: ETC, EU Travel, Europe travel, European commission, Petra Hedorfer, Tourspain, travel initiatives

Serbia Wins Chinese Welcoming Award

2013-04-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Serbia

The National Tourism Organisation of Serbia was awarded a Chinese marketing destinations award the “Chinese Tourists Welcoming Award” at the COTTM travel fair in Beijing.

Tags: China travel, China travelers, COTTM, Serbia hospitality, Serbia tourism, Serbia travel, WTM

The Art of Robert Farber Photo Exhibit Hits Dubrovnik

2013-04-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Robert Farber

For visitors to Dubrovnik, running from April 4th through May 30th, the Journey through moods exhibition will be at the Dubrovnik Art Gallery. Works by American photographer Robert Farber there reflect the artist’s work since the late 1960’s.

Tags: art, Croatia, Croatia events, dubrovnik, Dubrovnik events, photographs, photography

Kyzyl, Russia’s psychic energy gem in the heart of Asia

2013-04-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The small town of Kyzyl in Russia is appealing for many reasons. Its location in the exact geographic center of Asia places is it almost 4000 kilometers away from the Russian capital. Surrounded by the wide steppe of the Tuva republic, the taiga fauna and the dramatic landscapes of the Sayan Mountains in the north, as well as […]

Tags: Asia, Kyzyl, Russia, tundra, Tuva

Bulgaria’s President Reiterates Need for Better Roads

2013-04-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Trucks crossing the Danube

News from Bulgaria’s 8th Annual National Conference “Strategic Infrastructure Bulgaria 2013” tells of the government there prioritizing road infrastructure across the country but particularly along the Black Sea.

Tags: Bulgaria roads, Bulgaria travel, Bulgaria's President, Bulgarian highways, Romania roads, Romania tourism, Romania transportation, Svishtov, Zimnicea

Birgitta Festival 2013 Comes to Tallinn

2013-04-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

From last year

Coming to Tallinn in August, the Birgitta Festival 2013 is a combination of modern musical theater and dark and foreboding medieval customs. Scheduled to begin August 9th through 18th at St. Bridget’s Convent in Tallinn, this year’s festival presents a program of rich musical entertainment from Faust to Sleeping Beauty.

Tags: Europe fests, opera, Tallinn events, Tallinn opera, Tallinn travel

Georgia & Other East Europe Nations: Are They Key to EU Longevity?

2013-04-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Map of Georgia

According to a story from Vestnik Kavkaza, the European Union and Georgia will sign an early agreement to start the process of Georgia’s associate membership in November. With pressing tensions all around though, November seems far off where good relations between European countries is concerned.

Tags: Cyprus, Eastern Europe, EU, EU Travel, Georgia, Russia, Summit of the Eastern Partnership, tourism, touristic countries, travel, travel politics, travel to Georgia

Rumored Armavia Airlines Buyout On the Wind

2013-04-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

armavia

News of Armenia’s national airline Armavia going into bankruptcy proceedings took another twist today as rumors surface the fallen airline may be bought up, according to news from 168 Hours.

Tags: Armenia flights, Armenia travel, Mikhail Bagdasarov

China Investors Eyeballing Cyprus Airways

2013-04-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cyprus Airways

News from Nicosia, China’s Beijing Yi Xiang Da Investment Co Ltd has expressed an interest in acquiring Cyprus Airways according to reports on Friday.

Tags: air carriers, airline acquisitions, Andreas Pierides, China investments, Cyprus airlines, Cyprus companies, Cyprus travel

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