Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

5 Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s in Eastern Europe

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Love is a wonderful feeling and all the people who are happy in their relations would confirm that. Meeting THE one for you and spending the rest of your lives together, getting through the bad moments and enjoying all the great ones is for sure everyone’s dream. February becomes an international love month as Valentine’s Day starts to spread all over the world. Special offers for several nights, great packages including romantic dinners, relaxation moments and roses can be found in many cities. In the end, why not have a special day dedicated to love?

“Brand Bulgaria” Suspected of Conflict of Interest

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Recently Bulgaria revealed new branding for tourism promotion. The new logo and slogan (“A Discovery to Share”) are to be used starting this fall in all promotional materials. But it is not as simple as that it seems, as the new identity is now criticized and the bid is now referred to the Prosecutor’s Office on suspicions of conflict on interests, Novinite.com reports.

Mljet Tourist Complex Might Become Reality

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Russian billionaire Vladimir Jevtushenko, one of the 10 richest people in his home country, might finally get to build his tourist complex on the island of Mljet in Croatia. The project, valued at EUR 109 million, might just be among the first projects pushing future law on strategic investments forward. To develop this ambitious tourism […]

Record Breaking Europe: A Travel Quiz

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Traveling to Europe, for many people, is a lifelong dream. For those of you out there who yearn to learn more about the so called “Old Continent”, we’ve devised a quiz to challenge the world traveler, and to inform the first time European adventurer out there.

Romania’s Bigar Waterfall: A Visual Wonderment [Video]

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Romania’s Bigar Waterfall, also known as “the Miracle of the Minis Gorge”, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls on our planet. This iconic waterfall only rises to 8 meters in height, but being fed by underground spring waters, it’s the seemingly mysterious flow and the spectacular visual effect of the falls, that makes them so special.

Global Business Travel Association Launches Russia Chapter

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The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), one of the most prominent organizations of the global business travel industry, has just announced the opening of its GBTA Russia Chapter. The launch of the GBTA Russia activities also marks the association’s milestone of being active in and having membership in all BRIC regions.

How to Taste Wine Like A Pro

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First things first – tasting conditions are very crucial to the taste testing experience of a recently uncorked bottle of wine. You need to be in an environment where there are almost no outside conditions (ie food cooking, perfume, or any outside smells) that could alter your senses. Unexpected things like dish washer soap or having an incorrect glass can also change the scent of a wine so ensure that you properly clean your glass prior to beginning. To ensure that you are using the correct type of wine glass be sure to review the Glassware & Serving page on Have Fine Wine.

fusion Hotel Prague Debuts 3 New Themed Rooms in Time for Valetine’s

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Valentine’s Day is no longer a holiday that is limited to the USA. Love is celebrated all over the world and February 14th tends to become more and more popular worldwide. Celebrating love itself, fusion Hotel Prague launches three romance inspired rooms just in time for Valentine’s: Love fusion, Rock fusion and The Vintage Room.

Vietnam to Target Russian Tourists

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Russia has recently become the go to market for tourism industries on all continents. As more Russians seem to be interested in traveling abroad, it is only natural that countries looking to promote themselves and develop markets would focus on this region. Not only do Russians travel in large numbers, they also are big spenders. […]

Scandic Hotels Adds TripAdvisor Reviews to Its Websites

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Swedish chain Scandic Hotels has partnered with TripAdvisor to include traveler ratings and reviews on each of its hotels’ website. Scandic wants to make the online booking process easier and straightforward for its hotels, and as recent data from Forrester shows that over 70% of guests read reviews before booking their accommodation, the chain is trying to reduce the need of going to third party sources for ratings.