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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

More Tourists than Ever in Azerbaijan

2011-09-27 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Azeri Square, Baku

The number of foreign tourists arriving in Azerbaijan has increased by 15 percent in the first six months of 2011, compared to the same period of 2010, Trend.az reported.

Tags: Azerbaijan, Baku, travel to Azerbaijan, visit Azerbaijan, visit baku

Why Baku Should Win the Bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics

2011-09-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

baku

With ancient architecture to study and admire, and world-class museums and libraries waiting to show off their treasures, Baku is simply a must-see. And if it doesn’t win the 2020 Summer Olympics bid next year, at least it’s got your attention. Consider it next time you plan an exotic escape.

Tags: 2020 Summer Olympics, Baku

September Travel Deals to Eastern Europe

2011-09-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Eastern Europe saves its true charms for September. It’s the time of the harvest, and the end of the hot Summer season.

Tags: Eastern Europe, September Travel Deals

Tallinn Celebrates Chamber Music this September

2011-08-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

tallinn chamber music festival

Tallinn will be hosting the 7th edition of the Chamber Music Festival this Fall, from 11-25 September 2011 at Tallinn Town Hall, Hopner House, St John’s Church and St Michael’s Swedish church.

Tags: Tallinn, Tallinn Chamber Music Festival

Musical Invitation to Liepāja This Fall

2011-08-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Liepāja organ

The awe-inspiring city of Liepāja at the Baltic Sea will host the 10th International Organ Festival this Fall, September 3 – October 1.

Tags: Baltic Sea, Latvia travel, Liepāja

Cheaper Air Tickets for LOT Polish Airlines Customers

2011-08-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Cheaper air tickets for LOT customers.

The offer, 10% off any LOT ticket, is valid from August 25 to September 10, 2011. Only LOT.com registered users can benefit from the offer.

Tags: air travel, Cheap Tickets, LOT Polish Airlines, LOT tickets

Pilgrim in Bucovina Program Promotes Steam Train Rides Around Suceava

2011-08-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Pelerin in Bucovina train rides.

A vintage train hauled by the oldest steam locomotive still in use in the country, and having four coaches built around 1900 was inaugurated last week in Bucovina, Romania.

Tags: bucovina, putna, scenic train rides, steam train rides, suceava

Travel to Thailand This October for the Royal Barge Procession

2011-08-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Kathin Barge Procession

The water-borne royal kathin procession on 22 October will consist of a flotilla of 52 traditional-style barges arranged in five columns, based on a battle formation from ancient times. The five-column flotilla stretches 1,280 metres in length and 110 across. A total of 2,200 sailors from various units within the Royal Thai Navy will serve as oarsmen.

Tags: Chao Phraya River, Royal Kathin Barge Procession, Thailand

River Rafting on the Bistrița in Vatra Dornei

2011-08-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

River Rafting on the Bistrita River.

Beyond landmarks and typical attractions, Vatra Dornei is a place for active holidays, where adrenalin seekers can enjoy everything from ATV rides, to river rafting and more.

Tags: Bistrița River, Dorna Adventure, River Rafting, summer activities, Vatra Dornei, Visit Romania

Fažana Celebrates Fishermen Traditions and Culture

2011-08-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

pilchard festival

If you want to experience Croatia first hand, this fishermen village is the ideal destination.

Tags: Croatia, culture, Fažana, festivals, fishermen village, traditions

Bucharest City Tour Route Launched

2011-07-29 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Bucharest City Tour bus

The route is an initiative of the Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism to increase the appeal of the capital as a tourist destination.

Tags: bucharest city tour, bucharest tours

Lithuania Celebrates Klezmer Music Festival 2011 This Week

2011-07-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

klezmer musicians

If you missed the first two concerts, which took place July 20, and 25 in Kaišiadorys, respectively Joniškis, you can still attend concerts in Plungė, July 27; Kaunas, July 28; and Vilnius, July 30.

Tags: jewish traditional music, Klezmer Music Festival 2011, music festival, visit lithuania

50 Million Reviews on TripAdvisor and Growing

2011-07-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

tripadvisor.com

TripAdvisor Media Group generated $486 million in revenue in 2010, all based on user-generated content. However TripAdvisor hasn’t considered rewarding its top contributors in any way to celebrate its 50 million reviews milestone.

Tags: travel reviews, TripAdvisor

Destination Romania: Nedeia Munţilor Keeps Traditions Alive at Fundata

2011-07-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The 43rd edition of the traditional shepherd festival Nedeia Munţilor will open tomorrow, July 15, and last till Sunday, July 17, 2011.

Tags: fundata, Nedeia Munţilor

Too Much Ado About Nothing, Hilton Orlando Ascends to…

2011-07-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

hilton orlando

Hilton Orlando is proud about being the preferred hotel on TripAdvisor.com. But should they be?

Tags: hilton orlando, tripadvisor.com

Destination Cyprus: Festival of Ancient Greek Drama

2011-07-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Prometheus Bound

The 15th International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama is in full swing in Cyprus, with participants from Greece, Belgium, England, China and the host county. The festival kicked off on July 1st, at the Kourion Ancient Theatre in  Limassol with Euripides’  Cyclops, presented by Amphiktio Theatre, a Cypriot theatre company. It will continue for the […]

Tags: ancient greek drama, Curium Ancient Theatre, Limassol, theatre festival

Ljubljana Summer Festival 2011 in Full Swing

2011-07-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

St. Petersburg Boris Eifman State Ballet Theatre

The festival opened July 3, 2011 with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 in E flat major, and will last till September 7, 2011.

Tags: Ljubljana, Summer Festival

Destination Kosovo: DokuFest 2011 in Prizren

2011-06-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

aspect from DokuFest 2010.

The event (23-31 July, 2011) promises to be the best DokuFest so far, the most diverse and interesting. If anything, the media relating the event will bring Kosovo the attention it deserves.

Tags: DokuFest 2011, film festival, Prizren

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