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Crete Reconnaissance: At the Altar of Zeus

Phil Butler

We finally took the opportunity to drive to one of Crete’s most fascinating places this week. The Lasithi Plateau, located in the Lasithi regional unit in eastern Crete, Greece is famous today for the thousands of windmills that once irrigated the fertile soils of the plateau.

8 years ago

Breaking News: Sandstorm on Crete – in Images

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete has been experiencing a wretched sandstorm since about 4 pm today and the air is already unbreathable. But the images are breathtaking. Using no filters, these are the island sceneries of the day.

8 years ago

A Guide to the Most Interesting Art Galleries in Tirana

Aleksandr Shatskih

From the National Gallery of Arts to private artist’s workshops and studios, there are many art galleries in Tirana worthy of your attention. These are some of the best destinations to find original art that provokes and challenges dialogue.

8 years ago

Prague Celebrates Vltava Day with Free Boat Rides

Aleksandr Shatskih

On Vltava Day Sunday, March 18, 2018, the city of Prague offers free boat rides for all: tourists and residents alike. Head out to Dvořákovo nábřeží to catch your ride and celebrate the fourth annual Vltava Day on the river, like a local.

8 years ago

Greece Named “Top Destination with Best Beaches in Europe” at MITT 2018

Aleksandr Shatskih

On Wednesday March 14th, Greece  was honored as the top destination with the best beaches in Europe, by ITE Group, the organizer of the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (MITT) 2018 Moscow.

8 years ago

Leningrad Region Creates Castle Tour for 2018 World Cup

Argophilia Travel News

Leningrad oblast announced this week some of the region’s plant for football fans visiting the 2018 World Cup events this summer. According to officials several touristic routes have been created to include seven medieval fortresses. 

8 years ago

Crete Welcomes Approval of First Diving Park

Phil Butler

News from the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) informs us of approval for the very first diving park to in Crete being given the green light by officials. According to the news the part, which includes shipwrecks and 38 artificial reefs, has been approved by the Chania region’s Environment and Spatial Planning Committee.

8 years ago

The Most Instagram-Worthy Spots in Heraklion on Crete

Phil Butler

Heraklion attractions from an Instagram point of view, a selection of the city’s most photogenic spots. Instagram opportunities made for phone toting tourists.

8 years ago

World’s Coolest Ski Event Cranks Up: BoogelWoogel 2018 Registration Begins

Phil Butler

BoogelWoogel-2018 will be bigger, better and “crankier” than ever before. The Alpine Carnival that takes place at Rosa Khutor Alpine Resort from March 28 to April 1 has a reputation for building on past successes, so this year’s event will surely out-do all previous carnivals.

8 years ago

Study Reveals Greece In Environmental Crosshairs

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to a new scientific study, Athens will be the worst hit of all European capitals where future droughts and heatwaves are concerned. Researchers at Newcastle University sourced all the available climate models (based on three scenarios) in order to predict how weather patterns will evolve for some 571 European cities between 2050 and 2100.

8 years ago

Greece Thermal Springs Are Focus of Investment Workshop

Aleksandr Shatskih

A recent workshop dedicated to featuring investment opportunities, “The development of thermal springs in Greece” presented somewhat atypical opportunities to potential investors.

8 years ago

The EU Wants Rail Baltica to Chug Forward

Aleksandr Shatskih

The European Commission has tasked the Baltic countries with reaching an agreement on the organization and structure of the Rail Baltica European standard-gauge railroad project.

8 years ago

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