Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Istria’s Gourmet Fall: Truffle Days 2013

2013-10-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

For lovers of good food, there’s nothing better than a trip to Istria in the Fall, especially during the Truffle Days festival, which this year started September 9, and will last till November 3. You still have time to enjoy typical local truffle dishes: fuži, pljukanci, gnocchi, and fritada. October is the top season of […]

Zagreb Film Festival Kicks Off This Sunday

2013-10-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

If you happen to be in Zagreb this week, don’t miss the Zagreb Film Festival, which kicks off Sunday, October 20, 2013, at several locations, including Cinema Europa, Cinema Tuškanac, and MSU Cinemas. At its 11th edition, the festival features films of authors from all over the world, competing for the great prize, the Golden […]

Must See in Crete This October: First Ever Cretan Union Cup Sailing Regatta

2013-10-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

On December 1, 2013, Crete celebrates 100 years since the raising of the Greek flag at the fort of Firka, which mark the union of the Island with Greece. The locals marked the centenary with various cultural and artistic events, all throughout the year, and continue to celebrate enthusiastically till the end of 2013, with […]

Creepy Halloween Destinations: Sedlec Ossuary

2013-10-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Sedlec Ossuary (Kostnice v Sedlci) is a legendary burial place, located inside a small Roman Catholic chapel, beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in the Kutná Hora Sedlec suburb. This is one of the most visited sites in the region, attracting over 250 thousand visitors annually. The odd monument is the final resting […]

Not to Miss Advent Events in Prague: Festival of Christmas Music

2013-09-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

If you are visiting Prague at the end of November, the the 23rd International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music could be one of the best ways to spend your time. The festival has been traditionally organised in the first Advent weekend, and offers a rich programme of Advent and Christmas music, by national choirs. […]

Twitter: Highly Important for UK Travelers

2013-09-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Hotels and other hospitality businesses, which don’t take advantage of Twitter to reach to guests and customers, should take a closer look at this social network. A recent Twitter infographic shows that, in the UK, three quarters of the local residents keep tweeting when on holiday, and 59% access Twitter at least once a day. […]

Kremlin Military Tattoo Spasskaya Tower 2013 Kicks Off Today

2013-08-31 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower”, also known as the Kremlin Military Tattoo, begins today in the Red Square, and will last till September 8, 2013. This is a unique event, and a chance to see amazing musical performances by the State Honour Guards and many leading Russian and foreign military music bands. The […]

Last Minute Labor Day Weekend Packages

2013-08-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Omni Hotels & Resorts announced today a limited-time Labor Day Weekend package at any Omni Hotels & Resorts property. The company has nearly 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. Possible Labor Day savings with this package, only valid for visits between August 29 and September […]

Starwood to Open a Sheraton Hotel in Samsun

2013-08-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) signed an agreement with Tanriverdi Mensucat Sanayii A.S. to open a Sheraton Hotel in Samsun, Turkey, in late 2014. This will be the 11th hotel in Turkey owned by Starwood, and the chain’s first in Samsun. Samsun is a major Black Sea port, and an important tourist destination […]

Last of the Summer Sun: Explore Bénodet

2013-08-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

For travelers who want to enjoy the last of the Summer sun at the seaside, Eurocamp is offering seven nights for just £259 per person at Eurocamp’s La Pointe St Gilles, a wonderful parc with direct access to the beach. Bénodet is one of the most fashionable seaside resorts in Brittany. The park, is a […]

Club Med Offers All Inclusive Packages for Fall and Winter Holidays

2013-08-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Club Med announced a selection of all inclusive holiday packages available at 80 Club Med all-inclusive resorts around the world during the fall and winter holidays. Each package includes flights and transfers to and from the Club Med resort, accommodation, fine dining, special activities for kids and teens, entertainment, nightlife and other amenities and activities, […]

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Open Aloft Hotel in Kiev

2013-08-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) plans to open a hotel in Kiev by 2015: Aloft.

Prague This Summer: A Festival of Enlightenment

2013-08-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

From festivals of music, art and culture, to LGBT pride parades, the city offers something for everyone.

The Legendfest: Istria’s Legends Come to Life in Pićan

2013-07-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

A festival for young and old, an opportunity to relive the Medieval glory of Pićan, The Legendfest will bring many fairy tale characters to life: witches, fairies and pirates, knights and dragons, giants and much more.

Summer Highlights of Croatia, the 28th Member of the European Union

2013-07-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Every Croatian city you choose to visit this year offers rich traditions, culture, and authentic experiences you’ll never forget.

Google Refines Top City Attractions Search Results

2013-05-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

With this move, Google rendered SEO useless. Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, TripAdvisor, Nileguide, Virtual Tourist, Igougo and so on are now buried. They still can compete as apps, but the Google search results are no longer enough to drive traffic and readers.