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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Częstochowa Gets Huge Tourist Attraction: World’s Tallest Statue of Pope John Paul II

2013-04-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

World's Tallest Sculpture of John Paul II

Częstochowa is getting a new religious attraction: the tallest statue in the world representing the late Pope John Paul II.

Tags: Częstochowa

Eurovision 2013: Cyprus Must Win!

2013-03-31 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Despoina Olympiou

Cyprus must win because when you close your eyes, if you don’t get goose bumps, you don’t have a soul. Cyprus must win.

How Hotels and Resorts Are Using Pinterest to Attract Guests

2013-03-28 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Visit Durango

Are hotels and resorts successful in using Pinterest to attract more guests. Tow case studies show how success can be earned.

Tags: advertising, marketing, Pinterest, social networking

Argophilia Choice Easter 2013 Destination: Aegean Blue Mykonos

2013-03-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Empty whitewashed walk path in Mykonos

Exotic and lush, unique in its beauty, Mykonos is a top Easter destination by Argophilia Travel News in 2013.

Tags: Easter 2013, Mykonos

Google Flight Search Expands to Europe

2013-03-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Google Flight Search

Google Flight Search is now available in the UK, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands, with search features in 8 languages, as well as prices in local currencies.

Tags: Google Flight Search

Romanian Tourism Fair Shows the Best 2013 Destinations in the Country

2013-03-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Romanian Tourism Fair

The fair will offer everything from last minute deals to, cruises, exotic holidays, city breaks, beach holidays, rural tourism, cultural tours, airline tickets, travel insurance and more.

How Hotels Are Using Social Networks for More Bookings

2013-03-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

El Cordova Hotel

Thousands of hotels around the world have active social media profiles, where they do more than building customer satisfaction by identifying customer problems, and answering to their questions and concerns. These hotels actively sell rooms, through special offers and promotions, offer giveaways and prizes, and see tangible ROI.

Tags: hotel bookings, hotel marketing, social media

Sochi 2014: The Negative PR Smear Needs to Stop

2013-03-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sochi Olympic flag

Everything is dark. It almost feels like someone is out to paint Russia in the darkest colors possible – and this is not the Olympic spirit we all hoped to see. Is there really nothing good to report?

Sochi 2014: Marie Dorin Habert Feels that Sochi Is a Ghost Town

2013-03-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sochi, site of the 2014 Winter Olympics

Still, the negativity seems to be the common denominator for athletes currently in Sochi. And because there is still so much to be done, can Sochi truly shine in 2014?

Tags: Olympics, Sochi 2014

Ingvar Bjorn Turns to Facebook to Build The Largest Artwork in the World

2013-03-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Largest Artwork in the World

Ingvar Bjorn wants to unite the world for the better, where people of all colors, political and religious convictions can join to create something larger than life and make history together.

Beautiful and Unusual Eastern Europe Honeymoon Escapes

2013-02-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Český Ráj

A part of the world, little explored for its spectacular honeymoon escapes, is here to enchant newlyweds with its amazing, out of this world, landscapes.

Tags: Blow Up Hall 50 50, Bohemian Paradise, Cappadocia, Český Ráj, Dětenice Château Resort, Elkep Evi, Poznan

UK: Mobile Web Browsing Up to 27.1% in Travel

2013-02-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Mobile web browsing leaps to 27.1% of travel website traffic

In January 2013, mobile browsing of travel websites went up more than 6% to 27.1% of all traffic, compared to 20.5% six months earlier.

Tags: mobile traffic, mobile trends, Nucleus

Croatian Peasant Revolt Seljačka buna 1573 Reenacted Tomorrow

2013-02-08 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Peasants’ revolt - the battle of Stubica

A tourist even you shouldn’t miss if you happen to be in Donja Stubica tomorrow: Seljačka buna 1573-2013 will reenact a peasant revolt that made history.

Tags: Croatian-Slovenian peasant revolt of 1573, Donja Stubica, Donje Stubice, Matija Gubec, Seljačka buna 1573

Bulgaria Is Top Virgin Money Family Destination 2013

2013-01-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

House in Sofia

Virgin Money recommends Bulgaria, Paris and Majorca as the top three family destinations in 2013. Where would you rather be?

Tags: Bulgaria, top destinations 2013, Virgin Money

Argophilia Must See Eastern European Destinations of 2013

2013-01-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Albania baby.

How about trying a Eastern European destination, instead of the beaten path of Western Europe – Paris, Vienna, or Berlin? Your call. This side of the world still waits with fresh homemade bread, a shot of schnapps, and a warm heart. Come in, and find out.

Ski Focus: White Powder Beacons from Kranjska Gora

2012-11-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Lake Jasna

Kranjska Gora is so beautiful, that Argophilia staff has selected it as the top ski destination in Eastern Europe this year.

A Creepy Miami Beach Promises a Hot Halloween

2012-10-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Spooky zoo nights at Zoo Miami

Miami Beach may be a favorite destination to enjoy a fun-filled Spring break, but how many consider it to spend a spooky Halloween? Can this colorful, serene landscape creep the bejesus out of you this October 31?

Tags: Halloween, Miami Beach

Iceland Tourism on the Rise

2012-10-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Jökulsárlón

More and more US tourists are arriving in Iceland in 2012, compared to the same time-frame in 2011. The numbers are expected to skyrocket in 2013. Icelandair has already announced a 15 percent increase in flights for the upcoming months.

Tags: Iceland

Halloween in Transylvania: A Dracula Tour with Argophilia

2012-10-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Bran Castle

The scenery puts Twilight to shame: eerie landscapes stretch all around, sparkling under white powder, while in the distance, the wolves begin their macabre incantations. It’s time for the children of the night. Where will you find sanctuary?

Tags: Bram Stocker, Dracula Tour, Halloween in Transylvania, Twilight

GuestComment Fights Fraudulent Hotel Reviews

2012-08-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Guestcomment

GuestComment enables a genuine dialog between a hotel guest and management while the guest is still onsite.

Tags: GuestComment, hotel reviews, TripAdvisor

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Stories of Interest

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British Tourist Demands Compensation After Mosquito Bites in Crete Hotel

2026-09-08 By Arthur Butler

A British tourist asked for compensation after mosquito bites during his Crete holiday, but returned to the island’s good graces after the hotel room was inspected.

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Tourism Official Apologizes for Turkish Flags at Heraklion Parade

2026-09-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete tourism official Michalis Vlatakis has apologized after Turkish flags were carried during an international dance parade along Heraklion’s historic 25th August Street.

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Heraklion Airport Passes 7.28 Million Passengers

2026-09-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport had another punishingly busy August, with passenger and flight numbers showing just how intense the peak of Crete’s tourist season has become. The busiest day for passengers so far this year came on August 1, when 68,818 passengers passed through the airport. The following day brought another record, this time for […]

Fifth West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete

Fifth West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete

2026-09-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

A young man from Nea Alikarnassos is hospitalized in stable condition after testing positive for West Nile virus. Mosquito control measures are being launched in the Heraklion area.

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72-Year-Old Danish Tourist Dies After Being Pulled Unconscious From Sea in Agia Marina

2026-09-08 By Manuel Santos

A 72-year-old Danish man died after being pulled unconscious from the sea by a lifeguard at Agia Marina in Chania on Monday afternoon.

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