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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Coming Up this May: CEE/CIS Leaders in Hospitality Summit in Warsaw

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Warsaw, Poland, will host this May the Leaders in Hospitality Summit, where prestigious hoteliers will discuss the future of the hospitality industry in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. According to news cited by Hospitality.net, the leaders debating at this summit will be Dr. Andreas Karsten-CEO, Vienna International Hotelmanagment AG, Ivona […]

Animated Infographic Shows Why Romania Is a Cool Travel Destination

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Bucharest, the Capital of Romania, is considered by Slate.fr one of the coolest destinations in Europe, but the country is equally fasinating. There are 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites to explore, one of the best mountain diving roads in Europe, the 3rd largest biodiversity in the world in its Danube Delta, and the list could […]

Planning the Perfect Aussie Road Trip

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Comprised of nearly eight million kilometers, to say Australia is big is an understatement. In certain spots, areas the sizes of small countries are completely uninhabited and a person can drive for days without coming across a single soul. This raw expansiveness is what is both intimidating and enthralling about the world’s smallest continent. Indeed, […]

Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Hotel Deals 2013

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It’s that time of the year again, time to plan your shopping schedule for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you are looking for good hotel deals, here are the best choices, handpicked by Argophilia Travel News staff, and recommended by our readers on various social media channels. The Trump Hotel Collection offers substantial savings […]

Subway Tickets Cost 30 Squats in Moscow

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It may sound like a joke, but it’s not. Instead, this is a marketing strategy to promote the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Travelers who take time for a brief fitness session in front of a vending machine, will end up paying 30 squats for a train ticket. In other words: keep the train ticket fee […]

Ryanair Cabin Crew Strip for Charity in Chania

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Ryanair (ISEQ: RYA, LSE: RYA, NASDAQ: RYAAY), the low cost Irish airline, selected the Cretan pearl Chania to shoot its 2014 charity calendar. The company thanked the Cretan people, and the tourist boards, for the welcome. Ryanair’s cabin crew have raised over €600,000 for charity through calendar sales since 2008, and its calendars were sold […]

Istria’s Gourmet Fall: Truffle Days 2013

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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

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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 […]

Twitter: Highly Important for UK Travelers

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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. […]

Last Minute Labor Day Weekend Packages

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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 […]