Tourist chiefs in Russia and Belarus are hoping to exploit some of the more mystical aspects of the region’s history in a bid to encourage more people to visit, creating a new project called “The Fairytale Map of Russia and Belarus”.
Lome Fetish Market: One-Stop Shop for Black Magic
Being a practicing witch doctor, sorcerer or healer is no simple task, as a wide variety of raw materials are needed to concoct the traditional medicines used to ward off evil spirits and cure people’s ailments.
Slovakia’s Winter Food Festival Tempts Travelers
The Winter Food Festival takes place this January 15 and February 15, showing off the top restaurants in Slovakia’s guide, Gurmán na Slovensku ( Gourmet in Slovakia). The festival presents restaurateur talents in atmosphere, professionalism, and of course, the extraordinary food of the country.
New Agency Offers Gay-Friendly Tours in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is refusing to let up as it bids to reinvent itself as Eastern Europe’s most attractive destination for people from all walks of life, announcing five new tour packages orientated towards gay travelers
Turkey to Launch 69 New Tourism Areas
To reach its goal of attracting 33 million foreign tourists this year, Turkey has big plans. The country is set to open 69 new tourism areas in 24 cities according to Culture Minister Ertuğrul Günay. These new areas include a pilot project to enhance the infrastructure of Ölüdeniz, the restoration of the ancient theatre in […]
Wizz Air Launched New Budapest-Malta Low Cost Route
Low-cost airline Wizz Air, one of the top players in the low-fare market of Central and Eastern Europe, has announced the addition of a new route to its flight map, the Budapest-Malta route. Flights between the Hungarian Capital and the island of Malta will debut on May 17th, 2013, and the route will initially be operated twice a week.
Russian Tourists to Get Bulgarian Visas When Crossing the Border
It looks like Bulgaria is doing everything possible in its efforts of luring in more visitors. The latest idea? Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Djankov said that the country’s government plans to issue visas for Russian tourists right at its border crossing points, Novinite.com reports. The Finance Minister reminded in an interview that the Russian holders […]
Eastern Europe’s Best Bargain Ski Resorts
Given the rather depressing economic realities that many in Europe are forced to live with at present, they could be forgiven for thinking the luxury of skiing holiday is out of their reach. But a little look beyond the Alpine pistes, towards Eastern Europe, shows us that a skiing holiday doesn’t have to break the bank.
Rand McNally Launches New Handheld GPS for Outdoorsy Travelers
If hiking, biking, geocaching, and other outdoor activities are the core focus of your trips, then you ill love the new Foris GPS handheld device unveiled by Rand McNally, a company founded in 1856 that specializing in maps, navigation, road travel and trip planing. This new gadget unveiled at the Outdoor Retailer show is designed for […]
Scream Out to Celebrate Norway’s Best, “The Scream”
Visit Norway is creating the longest “scream” on our planet to honor the anniversary of Edvard Munch’s birth, the painter of the famous “Scream” painting.
Turkey Plans World’s Largest Airport in Istanbul
Turkey has big plans in terms of tourism as it plans to build the world’s largest airport in Istanbul according to Transportation Minister Binali Yildirim. This new airport will be near the Black Sea, will occupy a 77 million square meter plot, and, when it will be finished, will have a capacity of 150 million […]
Myanmar Tourism Jumps by 54% in 2012
Myanmar’s tourist industry has grown substantially on the back of recent moves its government has made to embrace democracy, with tourist arrivals rising by more than 50% over the last 12 months, according to its Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.
Cyprus Tourism Boosted By Influx of Russian Arrivals
Cyprus might be struggling to come to terms with the prevailing economic woes around Europe, but you wouldn’t know it if you worked in the country’s tourism sector, which saw foreign tourist arrivals hit a seven-year high last year thanks to an influx of Russian visitors.
Russia Sees “No Obstacle” to Visa-Free Travel by 2014
Could visa-free travel to Russia finally become a reality? According to Russia’s top immigration official, such a move could happen sooner than many had hoped, with visa requirements for EU citizens being lifted by 2014 a ‘distinct possibility’.
Bulgaria Lures Tourists to Ski Resorts with Low Prices
Bulgaria continues to draw tourists to its winter resorts using low prices as a key element. Hotels offer a range of cut-price deals in order to be attractive in this time of the year. It seems that there aren’t as many visitors as hoteliers would want so they hope that they will get tourists’ interest […]
Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa Coming Soon
Minor Hotel Group has just announced their plans to expand their offerings in the UAE. According to the news a new hotel, the Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa, will be a five star luxury affair to open in Dubai the coming September.
Mustache Mania Drives Tourism in Turkey
Turkey as a travel destination offers dozens of hair-raising attractions for the adventurous traveler, but recently the country has seen an influx of visitors looking for an altogether different experience – men in search of facial hair implants.
Camel Wrestling Championship Draws in the Crowds in Turkey
Last weekend saw thousands of Turkish ungulate fans turn out to witness the annual Camel Wrestling Championships in Selcuk, an event which saw more than a hundred camels decked out in fluorescent pompoms and veiled headdresses as they fought for the affections of waiting females.
Yeti Resort Hopes to Lure Tourists to Siberia
Ask anyone where you’re most likely to bump into the legendary Yeti and they’ll more than likely tell you that your best bet is somewhere around Mount Everest, in the Himalayas. But few people realize that the infamous ‘abominable snowman’ is just as likely to be found lurking further north, in Siberian Russia.
Cyprus Travel Sails – Everywhere In the UK
A huge advertising campaign will be taken to the many media outlets; TV, radio, posters, flyers, the works, by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. A tagline the organization created to touch everyone’s heart is; “Cyprus in Your Heart” – striking words, representing Cyprus as it is; beautiful, scenic, from the beaches to the mountain tops, from ancient ruins, to ever more decadent cities.
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