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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

Google Makes Improvements to Travel-related Searches

2012-03-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Google rolled out an algorithm update last February, with no less than 40 changes reported, including improvements to travel-related searches.

Tags: Google algorithm, inside search, search algorithm changes, travel searches

Increased Tourist Interest for Armenia

2012-03-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sacred Khor Virap Monastery with Mount Ararat in the background

Armenia expects over 800,000 tourists this year, and makes active efforts to boost awareness with foreign visitors.

Tags: Armenia, tourism 2012

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.

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