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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

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

Photo Reportage: Schweicher Karneval 2012

2012-02-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The following images show just why Schweich is such a wonderful place to be, if not year-round (for some), at least every Karneval.

Photo Reportage: Romania Under Snow

2012-02-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

snowfall

Argophilia Travel News brings you a few snapshots from the current situation in Ploiesti, Romania: photos by local residents Alina Popescu and Ana Gabriela Radulescu.

Valentine’s in South Bend: Free Stay from Magnuson Hotels

2012-02-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Magnuson Hotels Valentine's giveaways.

Magnuson Grand Hotel South Bend offers a free two-night Valentine’s Day hotel stay to one lucky couple that enters its special Valentine’s Day sweepstakes on Facebook.

Tags: free room valentine's, sweepstakes, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day sweepstakes

10 Things to Do in Eastern Europe in 2012

2011-12-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

34th Türi Flower Fair

Argophilia Travel News has selected ten of the most interesting and diverse events in Eastern Europe to help you choose a destination for 2012.

5 Cities to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Eastern Europe

2011-12-28 by Mihaela Lica Butler

New Year in Vilnius

Argophilia Travel News has come to a decision on its favorite Eastern European cities to welcome 2012.

Tags: 2012, Czech Republic, Debrecen, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, New Year, New Year Eve, Prague, Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius

A Christmas Story in Bernkastel-Kues

2011-12-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Christmas toys for kids.

The Bernkastel-Kues Christmas market is open the entire advent season, giving locals and tourists alike the chance to purchase authentic Christmas gifts, carefully handcrafted by local artisans.

Tags: Bernkastel Kues, Christmas, Christmas Market, germany

Malta New Year Celebrations – What You’re Missing

2011-12-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Street Organ.

With a wide selection of beaches and amazing hotels on the historically rich islands, you can easily spend a week in paradise but it’s really the New Year Celebrations that people travel to the islands of Malta for at this time of year.

Tags: christmas travelling, new years eve, where to visit in 2012, world travel

In Pictures: Trier Christmas Market 2011

2011-12-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

merry-go-round - Trier Christmas Market

There are two more days till the beautiful Trier Christmas Market officially closes its doors, and the streets around the Cathedral Square and the medieval Main Market are more crowded than ever. No other event makes Trier so jolly.

Better Travel Guides: Stay.com Adds Personalized Tips Engine

2011-12-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Stay social

TIME’s Magazine top travel site of 2010, Stay.com has recently added an important upgrade to its DIY travel guides planner: a personalized tips engine, that allows registered Stay.com users to ask friends, family and peers for recommendations for their travel guides via Facebook, Twitter and email.

Tags: DIY travel guide, Stay.com, travel guides

Pig Slaughtering in Romania

2011-12-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Although cruel, the tradition of pig slaughtering is ancient and not many Romanians are happy to let it go.

Pilgrim at Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

2011-12-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The celebration of the Virgen del Tepeyac is an event between the human and the divine, a celebration of hope, unity and faith that drives all Mexicans to overcome the hardships of life.

Tags: churches, La Virgen, Liebfrauenkirche, Our Lady of Guadalupe

Bansko, World’s Best Value Ski Resort

2011-11-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Chair ski lift

Bansko is Bulgaria’s most affordable ski resort, and the country’s more popular as well. This year, Bansko was also ranked as the most affordable ski resort in the world.

Tags: Bansko, Bansko ski resort, budget skiing, ski holiday, ski resort

Skiing in Romania: Poiana Braşov

2011-11-16 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Poiana Braşov

By far the most popular ski resort in Romania, Poiana Braşov is also one of the most charming destinations in the country. It is the starting point to see other ski resorts in the neighborhood, including Predeal, Buşteni, Azuga and Sinaia.

Tags: Poiana Brasov, ski Romania, Skiing in Romania

Romantic Winter Getaways in Eastern Europe

2011-11-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Log House Tara, Kolasin, Montenegro.

If romance is what you want for your winter holiday, you’re in luck: Eastern Europe isn’t short of romantic getaways, as long as you know where to look.

Tags: Bianca Resort & Spa, Bjelasica, Budapest, Christmas package, Christmas Tree, Gellért Baths, Hunedoara County, Hungary, Kolašin, Kranjska Gora, Latvia, Log House Tara, Montenegro, Riga, romania, Sinjajevina, slovenia, Straja

Best Winter Trips 2011: Treehotel in Harads, Sweden

2011-10-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

UFO house

Treehotel is a step in a right direction – a sophisticated experience for discerning travelers, and obviously not something affordable for the budget conscious. The price for a tree house goes way above the 500 USD barrier, but the once-in-a-lifetime factor makes up for the spend.

Tags: Best Winter Trips 2011, Harads, Sweden, Treehotel

Time for Riga to Shine: Staro Rīgā 2011

2011-10-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Staro Riga 2010, The Three brother's labyrinth

There’s no better time to visit Latvia’s seductive capital than during its Staro RIga light festival. If you want to plan your visit around the festival this year, the dates are 17 to 20 November.

Tags: Riga, Staro Rīga

Croatia Gets Ready for the 13th Biograd Boat Show 2011

2011-10-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Marina Kornati

This year, the show takes place 20-23 October, every day from 10:00 am till dusk, when the party begins at Marina Kornati West, featuring JINX in concert.

Tags: Biograd Boat Show 2011

Montenegro Tourism on the Rise

2011-10-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

montenegro

More tourists have visited Montenegro this year, than in 2010 – and the future holds much more in store for this spending Adriatic destination.

Tags: Montenegro, Visit Montenegro

Best Winter Trips in Eastern Europe 2012

2011-09-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Tallinn Christmas Market

Chilling temperatures, and fields of white, when winter arrives, with all its magic, the world of travel puts on its mittens, and gets ready to live life to the fullest… Argophilia Travel News editors have picked five of the best winter destinations in Eastern Europe for you.

Tags: Winter Destinations

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