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Sparti Platres Rope Adventure Park Is a Hip Attraction in Pano Platres

2017-02-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sparti Platres Rope Adventure Park in Pano Platres

Pano Platres is a great destination for wine lovers but also for active travelers. The Platres rope park “Sparti” here is quite popular.

Mărțișor: the Romanian Allegory of Life and Death Is a Lucky Charm

2017-02-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Mărțișor

Mărţişor is a lucky charm with a long history and universal tradition. It is found in Romania, but also in Moldova, and neighboring Bulgaria, as well as – to a lesser extent – other Eastern European countries.

In Poland, Puck County Draws with Coastal Charm

2017-02-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Puck Bay

Puck in Poland is a charming destination, with idyllic coastline views and unforgettable sunsets. Children will love vacations here too.

Fascinating Trips: Prison Tales on Lake Rummu

2017-02-16 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Lake Rummu

Whatever the season, the former prisons on Lake Rummu don’t lose their odd appeal, attracting hundreds of curious lovers of nature and adventure.

Tags: Estonia, Lake Rummu

Taste of Tbilisi: Georgia’s Capital Beyond the Food Tours

2017-02-16 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sirajkhana Wine House

Introducing five Tbilisi restaurants with beautiful interiors and food to die for. Enjoy decadent bites without breaking the bank.

Dining for Vegan Travelers: Best Vegan Bites in Bucharest

2017-02-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

vegan romanian food

Vegan travelers will find Bucharest adequate for their dietary needs. Besides vegan restaurants, mainstream eateries now have vegan menus.

Here’s How to Plan a Trip to Plovdiv This Summer

2017-02-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Plovdiv

Plovdiv is the perfect starting point for travelers who want to visit the Central Balkan National Park, and the beautiful Suchurum waterfall in Karlovo.

Tags: Kalovo, Plovdiv

Picture-Perfect Places to Propose in Montenegro

2017-02-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Bay of Kotor

Montenegro is one of the most visually-appealing countries of the Balkans. Although its tourism numbers are on a constant high since 2006 to date, it is widely unknown to western travelers. But those who decide to visit Montenegro are seduced by the country’s endless repository of romantic sites perfect to pop the question, to honeymoon, […]

Underwater Soviet Monuments and Pristine Nature in Tarkhankut

2017-02-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Tarkhankut Crimea

Tarkhankut is not one of those destinations that come to mind when you plan a summer escape, but it should be something to consider for the peak season of 2017, especially if you are a lover of dramatic, pristine, and unadulterated nature, with a side of unusual and unexpected. This peninsula is Crimea’s least populated […]

Seven Cretan Summer Adventures for Children Who Love Animals

2017-02-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Seven Cretan Summer Adventures for Children Who Love Animals

If you are visiting the island with children who enjoy interacting with animals, we have seven Cretan summer adventures to keep them busy.

Memories of Čakovec, a Croatian City with Village Charm

2017-01-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Čakovec, Croatian City with Village Charm

Čakovec is a simple, unassuming destination, with peaceful streets, and low-rise buildings, but it is home to the biggest fortification in Međimurje County.

Here’s Why You Should Visit Levice This Summer

2017-01-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

visit Levice Castle

If you want to visit Levice this summer, Argophilia Travel News recommends the best things to do and see in this beautiful Slovakian town.

Seven Things to See in Novo Mesto, Birthplace of Melania Trump

2017-01-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Novo Mesto

Although Melania Trump was born in Novo Mesto, she grew up in Sevnica. Yet, Novo Mesto is attention worthy for historical and natural attractions.

Tags: Novo Mesto

Six Delightful Eastern European Cities to Visit with Children

2017-01-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Olomouc

Eastern European cities are fascinating for all ages, but these particular six will enchant young visitors. Discover them with Argophilia.

Tourism Expo in Olomouc Celebrates Its 22nd Edition

2017-01-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Olomouc

The Tourism Expo in Olomouc celebrates its 22nd edition in 2017. The exhibition takes place at Flora Olomouc Exhibition Grounds on February 10-11.

Three Peaceful Macedonian Destinations to Visit in 2017

2016-12-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Gari

These Macedonian destinations are just what you need to have a beautiful vacation in 2017. All are budget-friendly, even the luxury resorts.

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree Like a Ukrainian

2016-12-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Christmas spider

Many Ukrainians decorate their Christmas trees with artificial spiders and spider webs. The tradition is rooted in the story of the Christmas spider.

Straightforward Social PR for Hoteliers: the HAPA Concept

2016-12-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

HAPA

Introducing the HAPA concept for social PR: Hospitality, Adaptability, Personas, and Ambassadors.

Adventur 2017: Taste the World. Taste Lithuania.

2016-12-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Adventur 2017

Adventur 2017, the only international exhibition of tourism and travel in Lithuania, is at its fifth edition next January.

Must See in June: Nestinarstvo Fire-Walking Festival in Bulgari

2016-12-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Nestinarstvo

Nestinarstvo is one of the oldest Bulgarian customs and an ancient pagan cult, inscribed on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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