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Croatia and the Speleologist’s Wish List

2010-11-23 by Phil Butler

Modra Špilja Croatia

Croatia is a wonderful destination for cultural treasures, historical adventures, culinary and even outdoor tourism, but not many people realize the subterranean wonders Croatia has to offer. Yes, caving is one of the most intriguing and popular touristic activities in the fantastic Eastern European country.

Tags: cave exploration, caving, Croatia tourism, Croatia travel, Croatian Mountaineering Association, Dalibor Paar, Darko Bakšić, geology, Jana Bedek, Luka Mudronja, Robert Erhard, Rudi Debbaut, speleology, spelunking, sub-terra, Subterranean, underground exploration, Velebit Speleological Section

Inchon – Asia Games and Russia Ties Progress

2010-11-19 by Phil Butler

Inchon Games mascots

In news from Inchon, South Korea, the Asia Games of 2014 mascots are announced. Also, a relic of the Russo-Japanese War ends up being the tie that may bind Russia and the Korean peninsula.

Tags: Asia Games, Asia Games 2014, historical travel, IAGOC, Inchon Asia Games, Inchon Harbor, international détente, Korea, Mayor Song Young-gil, natioonal collaboration, online travel, Russia travel, Russian Federation, Russian Navy, Russo-Japanese War, South Korea, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok

Russian Federation Tourism Initiative Moves Forward

2010-11-19 by Phil Butler

The Ufa River of Russia - places you never saw - courtesy Sergei Ezhov

The Russian Federation’s travel and tourism initiative goes forward with a Moscow convention directed at the problems of medical tourism in Russia. The Russian Tourist Industry Union reaches out to the industry to help solve Russia’s principle issues where the disabled are concerned. Just as Prime Minister Putin embraces his gifted Bulgarian sheepdog, Russia seems to want to embrace the world now.

Tags: Bulgaria, disabled tourism, disabled travel, disabled travlers, medical tourism, Russia infrastructure, Russia news, Russia toursim, Russian Ministry of Health, Russian rail travel, Russian tourism news, Russian travel, Sergei Shpilko, Vladimir Putin

Affordable Art Fair Singapore Opens Today

2010-11-19 by Phil Butler

AAF kids, a big focus of the movement

The very first Affordable Art Fair hits Singapore this weekend. Proving once again that you don’t have to be a millionaire to afford very fine works of art, Will Ramsay’s AAF Asia showcases over 60 art galleries worth of affordable treasures.

Tags: AAF Facebook, Affordable Art Fair, art fair, art gallery, art show, Asia art, Galerie Envie D-Art, India’s Himalaya Arts, Indigo Blue Art, Singapore events, Singapore tourism, Sunjin, Will Ramsay

Bohemian City Tour Shows Off Three Cities

2010-11-18 by Phil Butler

Grand Priory Mill

An upcoming tour offering may present those in search of Bohemian Europe a rare opportunity. Departing Vienna, Insight Vacations offer a 9 day excursion through Prague and Budapest after a two day stay in Austria. These luxury tours of 2011 are surprisingly affordable without cutting corners. This may be the perfect way to be introduced to Eastern Europe’s charms.

Tags: 2011 travel schedule, Austria travel, Bohemia, Bohemian cities, Budapest, bus tours, Cities, Czech Republic travel, Easter Europe tourism, Eastern Europe, Hungary Travel, Insight Vacations, luxury tours, Prague, Spring tours, travel 2011, Vienna

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