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Armenia’s Cave Village, Old Khndzoresk Beckons with Spectacular Hikes

2017-05-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Khndzoresk

Old Khndzoresk is one of Armenia’s best destinations for hiking and spelunking. The cave village also reminds of the writing of J. R. R. Tolkien.

Albanian Sazan Island Opens for Tourists This Summer

2017-04-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sazan Island

Sazan Island (Sazani) in Qendër Vlorë will open for tourists this summer, Albania’s Defense Minister Mimi Kodheli announced on April 5, 2017.

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Romanian Easter Traditions: Easter Eggs

2017-04-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Romanian Easter Traditions: Easter Eggs

We mark Easter with an Orthodox tradition from Romania: beautifully decorated Easter Eggs and some of the legends surrounding this ancient art.

Developing Tourism Is a Priority in Azerbaijan

2017-04-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan tourism spending soared 71% last year and the local government continues to prioritize this industry to reduce its dependence on oil. The country takes proactive steps into simplifying visa procedures for several countries to attract more tourists. The ASAN Visa portal started operating online early in January 2017, allowing easy electronic visa applications for […]

Coming Up in October: Red Bull Freerunning Competition in Oia

2017-04-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Bart van der Linden

Save the date: on October 7, 2017, Oia will welcome the best of the best freerunners in the world and as a spectator, you will be able to see them flying over white-washed walls, domed roofs, and Orthodox church crosses like Greek gods.

Six Travel Startups to Watch in 2017

2017-04-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Six travel startups to watch in 2017

Among the startups to watch in 2017, six have caught my attention for their potential for accelerated growth, but also due to clear benefits they offer for travelers.

Warsaw in Chopin’s Footsteps

2017-04-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Fryderyk Chopin Statue

Warsaw is advertised as the city of Chopin, because the great Polish composer Frédéric François Chopin was born and raised here. His musical genius drew inspiration for many of his early works from the life pulsing on these historic streets, and from the beautiful nature of the local parks. “The muse of his homeland dictates […]

A Royal Wedding Every Season with Mamaison Hotels and Residences

2017-03-31 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Wedding School event at Mamaison All-Suites Spa Hotel Pokrovka Moscow

Perfect moments deserve a perfect setting, and if you plan your wedding in Prague, Moscow, Budapest, Ostrava or Warsaw, Mamaison Hotels offer you style beyond compare, and wedding packages that set the perfect stage for the hours following that instant when two people, sharing a desire to spend forever-after together, tie the proverbial knot. Prague […]

Meet Me in Oia: Five Pastimes to Fall in Love with Santorini

2017-03-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sunrise over Santo Maris Oia

Those who witnessed a sunset over the Aegean from the best vantage point of Oia, know that it is easy to fall in love with Santorini.

Places Under the Aurora Borealis: Russia’s Kola Peninsula

2017-03-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Kola Peninsula

Most travelers who plan a vacation to see the Aurora Borealis usually think about destinations like Alaska, Denmark, Finland, Scotland, Greenland, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland, while Russia comes to mind rarely. So add to your bucket list a trip to the Kola Peninsula as an alternative to more popular travel spots to see the Northern Lights. It’s hard to […]

Picture-Perfect Places to Propose in Poland

2017-03-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Malbork

Where do you pop the question when you visit Poland? Here some ideas from award-winning travel journalist Mihaela Lica Butler.

Warsaw, Capital of Cool 2017, Is a Summer-Must in Poland

2017-03-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Warsaw

Warsaw is one of the coolest capitals in 2017, Mamaison reported on their official brand blog, citing a few mainstream publications. We knew that the Polish capital was cool long before the Western media had its epiphany.

Ohio’s Sweetest Walk, the Butler County Donut Trail, Welcomes New Visitors

2017-03-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Butler County Donut Trail

Can you resist a donut that has the appeal of Willy Wonka’s magical factory? Chocolate glaze, colorful sprinkles, and the taste of a hundred pixie fairies’ dust on a ring of deep-fried dough? Just go there and walk on the sweetest path you’ve ever walked on: put on your ruby slippers and follow the Butler […]

Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Railway Journey: The Best Way to See Russia

2017-03-16 by Mihaela Lica Butler

rail

Imagine the world’s greatest railway excursion, the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Railway journey from Moscow to Vladivostok.

Poti’s Tourist Potential Still Far from Reach

2017-03-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Poti Georgia

Located on the delta of the Rioni river, Poti is a Georgian port at the Black Sea and, possibly, your next summer destination. Argophilia reports.

Heartbreaking: No More Azure Window for Malta

2017-03-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

azure window gone

An act of nature this week has crippled the world of a postcard symbol beyond compare. The Azure Window of Malta is no more.

Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri on Santorini Is a Captivating Experience

2017-03-08 by Mihaela Lica Butler

At the Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri

The Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri is a wonderful tale of a Glorious past that offers a glimpse into the lifestyle and art of the people of Thira.

Summer Destinations 2017: Daugavpils, a Gem of Latvian Heritage

2017-03-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Daugavpils

Daugavpils is the second largest city in the country, a postcard-pretty settlement surrounded by lakes and leafy parks, and an important cultural center.

Summer Destination 2017: The Paphos Forest in Cyprus

2017-03-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Paphos Forest Kelefos Bridge

Paphos in Cyprus is famous for many reasons – including for being the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, as Petra tou Romiou stands testimony off the shore along the main road from Pafos to Limassol attracting thousands of tourists to this enchanting spot. Yes, Paphos is strikingly beautiful if you like the kind of towns with romantic […]

Hike the Snow Mountain: Hoverla in Ukraine Is a Mountaineer’s Dream

2017-03-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Hoverla Mountain

Hoverla is the highest mountain in Ukraine, and a popular hiking destination, attracting tourists every season. Visit in August to celebrate Independence Day with the locals.

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