Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Turkish Airlines to Boost Crimea Tourism

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In news from the II International Black Sea Tourism Forum in Yalta, Simferopol Serhat Fil has offered a cooperation in between local governments and private businesses in the Black Sea region. The Manager of the Turkish Airlines pointed to
“Go Crimea” as one of the regional projects that Turkish Airlines is engaging in with the Crimean Ministry of Resorts and Tourism.

British Pie Week Is On

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I don’t know people who would say no to a good pie. Sweet or sour, with fruits, meat or other fillings, pies are appreciated all around the world. British people also like it, and they have dedicated a week. Yes, British Pie Week started yesterday, March 4, and lasts until March 10. It looks like […]

The Coming Warsaw Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival

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Coming to Poland’s capital March 17th through 29th the Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival in Warsaw invites the best in the world to a cultural and artistic event to remember. Initiated by the wife of legendary Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki, Elzbieta Penderecka’s event is now one of Europe’s most anticipated festivals.

DORF 2013 – This Week in Vinkovci, Croatia

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Set to begin this Thursday the 7th, Croatia’s DORF – Festival of Documentary Rock Film is a very unconventional look at the genre of rock documentaries. For the traveler interesting in something a little bit unusual, this fest is a guaranteed fascinating entertainment/learning experience.

Quantas Director Resigns Amid Wrongdoing Allegations

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According to news from Qantasm, the Director of Quantas Airways Limited has stepped down. Corinne Namblard’s involvement in Italian court procedings was stated as the reason for her resignation in light of alleged involvement in a scandal involving Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world’s oldest bank.

Orbitz iPad App Goes Live

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Yesterday Orbitz released their Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars app for iPad. The tool lets consumers search and book across the three major commodities of interest to most travelers. Planes, cars and hotels pretty much cover the gambit of services people need from a mobile tool.

Mărţişor Brings Hope and Good Luck in Romania

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The tiny “mărţişor” may be a symbol of Spring, but, for Romanian girls, it’s much more than that. I remember when we used to count how many we received from our friends and colleagues in school – a way to determine “popularity” back then. Today, this is one of the dearest traditions in Romania, kept […]