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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

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

Split Remembers Diocletian

2012-08-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Days of Diocletian, Split, Croatia.

If you are in Split this weekend, you cannot miss the Days of Diocletian, a reenactment of the Roman era, from August 17 to August 20.

Tags: Croatia, Split, The days of Diocletian

SoFit Mobile: Partner of Walk A Mile at London 2012

2012-07-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

sofit app

SoFit Mobile to provide more tools for people to be part of the Olympic spirit, while making a positive change in the world.

Tags: 2012 London Summer Olympics, London 2012, London Olympics

Oktogo.ru Ranks Among the Top 10 Russian Internet Brands

2012-06-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

oktogo

Oktogo.ru has been recently included in The Top 10 Russian Internet Brands Out to Conquer the World by The Moscow Times.

Tags: Oktogo.ru, Top 10 Russian Internet Brands

Where to Go This Summer: Hvar, Croatia’s Island of Culture

2012-06-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

quay in Stari Grad, Hvar, Croatia.

Hvar (Pharos in Greek), is the fourth largest island in Croatia and is characterised by fertile coastal plains, silver and purple lavender fields, sweet fresh water springs, olives groves, pine forests, and a rich ancient history.

Eastern Europe Represented by 15 Countries at Eurovision 2012 Final

2012-05-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Eastern European 15 in the program will be led by Hungary, followed by Albania, Lithuania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Russia, Cyprus, Estonia, host country Azerbaijan, Romania, Greece, Turkey, Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova.

Tags: 57th Eurovision Song Contest, Baku, Eurovision 2012 Final, Eurovision Song Contest

Croatian National Flower Celebrated in Donja Stubica

2012-05-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Purple Flag Iris

May 19 is a special day for Donja Stubica: the town celebrates Croatia’s national flower in the Croatian Iris Garden, with classical music, folk dances and more.

Tags: Donja Stubica, Festival of the Iris 2012, Iris Festival

Latvia Dressed in Blue to Celebrate the Sea on Museum Night

2012-05-16 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Latvia Museum Night 2012 poster.

Over 130 museums all over Latvia will participate at the European Museum Night on May 19, an event that this year is at the eight edition in the country. The motto “The Blue Color – The Sea” is unique to Latvia.

Tags: Latvia Museum Night 2012, Museum Night

Book Review: The Hidden Europe by Francis Tapon

2012-04-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Hidden Europe: What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us

Many may not agree with his views of this part of the world, especially those who say they don’t like stereotypes, or those who, like myself, are at times oversensitive about their countries, but Francis Tapon knows more about Eastern Europe than any other American you will meet – be it a geography or history […]

Songkran Festival 2012: A Thai New Year

2012-04-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Splashing of water during a Songkran Festival

Thailand’s Songkran 2012 kicked off today in Chiang Mai, and is celebrated all over the country, as the traditional New Year’s Day from 13 to 15 April.

Tags: Songkran festival, Thai New year

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A large water leak has been reported between Villa Rosaria and Gavalochori Cemetery. Drivers should approach the affected road with caution.

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Crash Reported on Viannos to Heraklion Road Near Mesi Junction

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A van crashed near the Mesi junction on the Viannos-Heraklion road, where falling rocks and slippery pavement are being considered as factors.

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Heraklion will host TALOS 2026, an international rescue exercise with teams from Greece, Malta, Romania and Cyprus and five rescue dogs.

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