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Book Review: The Hidden Europe by Francis Tapon

2012-04-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Hidden Europe: What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us

Many may not agree with his views of this part of the world, especially those who say they don’t like stereotypes, or those who, like myself, are at times oversensitive about their countries, but Francis Tapon knows more about Eastern Europe than any other American you will meet – be it a geography or history […]

Songkran Festival 2012: A Thai New Year

2012-04-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Splashing of water during a Songkran Festival

Thailand’s Songkran 2012 kicked off today in Chiang Mai, and is celebrated all over the country, as the traditional New Year’s Day from 13 to 15 April.

Tags: Songkran festival, Thai New year

Google Makes Improvements to Travel-related Searches

2012-03-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Google rolled out an algorithm update last February, with no less than 40 changes reported, including improvements to travel-related searches.

Tags: Google algorithm, inside search, search algorithm changes, travel searches

Increased Tourist Interest for Armenia

2012-03-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sacred Khor Virap Monastery with Mount Ararat in the background

Armenia expects over 800,000 tourists this year, and makes active efforts to boost awareness with foreign visitors.

Tags: Armenia, tourism 2012

Top 10 Spring Break Destinations in Eastern Europe

2012-02-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Frantiskovy Lazne at night.

Spring break with a twist: Eastern Europe, an unlikely destination for many, has a lot to offer to the most discerning traveler.

Tags: Eastern Europe, Spring break, top eastern europe destinations

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