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10 Things to Do in Eastern Europe in 2012

Mihaela Lica Butler

Argophilia Travel News has selected ten of the most interesting and diverse events in Eastern Europe to help you choose a destination for 2012.

14 years ago

Cyprus Villages and the Harvest

Aleksandr Shatskih

Autumn is a very important season of the year on Cyprus. It is the time of the olive and other harvests. As in most other Mediterranean countries, the olive plays a significant role in the lives of the people here on the Island, as does the harvest season in general. And, while olives are but one small part of the worldly diet, they are an important one.

15 years ago

Cyprus Travel Gems: Out of Our Gourds

Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel writers always talk about Cyprus as if the Island is some kind of Las Vegas, or Miami Beach, mindless romp through shallow vacation bliss. Well, I suppose it can be that too, if the visitor wants it to be. But, for most travelers, Cyprus can be a little treasure filled jewelry box, or even a lush, artsy craft market – a very large one at that. Here in Cyprus, we’re out of our gourds over arts and crafts, let me explain.

15 years ago

Cyprus’ Omodus Village: A Place to Take Your Time

Aleksandr Shatskih

Cyprus enjoys an enviable worldwide reputation as a sun and sea holiday destination. Sunshine year-round, azure skies, tepid waters, the Island is a legendary paradise. But, away from the tourist areas, the Cyprus countryside has a diverse wealth of its own, the traditional villages, vineyards and wineries not so many touristy websites inform us about. Those tiny fresco- painted churches, remote monasteries, and cool shady forests you’ve yet to discover.

15 years ago

Exploring Cyprus: On the Left Hand Side

Aleksandr Shatskih

I often asked myself, like most people in Cyprus I think, why we drive on the left side of the road here? Legend has it, this left hand driving rule came from none other than the Knight Crusaders could more easily grab their swords with their right hand, so they rode on the left? Okay, it makes little sense to me too, but read on.

15 years ago

Paradise By Any Other Name – Cyprus

Aleksandr Shatskih

Cyprus, this beautiful Island of immeasurable historic and aesthetic value. Kipro to the Greeks, Kibris to the Turkish, by whatever name this ancient paradise is called, its name is a sirens song.

15 years ago

Destination Cyprus: Festival of Ancient Greek Drama

Mihaela Lica Butler

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 […]

15 years ago

On the Beach in Cyprus and Turkey – UK Travel Deals

Phil Butler

News from one of Britain’s leading seaside getaway OTA’s, On the Beach, reveals Cyprus beaches as one of this Spring’s most popular attractions for UK travelers. According to figures from Cyprus, some 200,000 people bathed in the azure waters off Cyprus in April alone.

15 years ago

Hotel Grecian Park in Ayia Napa

Aleksandr Shatskih

Ayia Napa, which translates into holy wooded valley, is a very popular resort town in Cyprus. The town takes its named for a Venetian-era monastery at its center, interestingly one which was built in 1500 to protect a cave.

15 years ago

Cyprus Travel Organization Welcomes Conferences

Phil Butler

The Cyprus Tourism Organization launches their Ambassadors in Tourism Program. The country’s already thriving tourism industry should get an additional boost when conference bookings increase. At least this is the goal of this new government supported travel industry initiative.

15 years ago

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