Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Five Spa Experiences in Slovenia You’ll Always Take With You

Phil Butler

Slovenia is a country at the crossroads European cultural and trade routes. Famous for its magnificent mountain environs, this magical place has been inhabited since pre-historic times. Slovenia is also famous for its unbelievable spas, winemaking, and its Julian Alps. On the subject of spas, Argo takes a look at a selection any traveler can categorize on their return home as – unforgettable.

An Orthodox Christmas in Bulgaria

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria celebrates the Orthodox Christmas according to the Gregorian calendar on December 25. Here are some of their Christmas traditions.

Romania Inbound-Outbound Tourists Up Over 2015

Aleksandr Shatskih

Holidays booked by Romanians in November and December this year (early booking) went up by 55%, on average, compared to last year, according to Christian Tour. At the top of the list of destinations are Turkey, Greece, and Mallorca.

Russian Caviar House Partners with Russian Hospitality Awards

Phil Butler

Earlier this year the Russian Caviar House announced having partnered for the third consecutive year with the Russian Hospitality Awards. One of the world’s most famous sources of “black gold”, has put its stamp of approval on Russia’s most respected hospitality benchmark. Here’s a brief on this news plus an added surprise.

UNESCO Moves to Protect Georgian Christian Monuments

Aleksandr Shatskih

UNESCO has awarded historical monuments of the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta special enhanced protections in light of armed conflict. The new status of three epic monuments there is seen as a plea from the UNESCO World Heritage for combatants to refrain from fighting in the areas where these monuments are found.

Russian Tour Companies Deep Discount Summer 2017

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Russia’s tour operators, early sales of tours in Russia and abroad for the summer of 2017 are now underway. With maximum discounts of up to 50%, the Association of Tour Operators Russia (ATOR) announcement promises a sparkling year for recipients of touring Russians.

Coming to Budapest, the HOTCO Hotel & Resort Investment Conference

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up January 30th and 31st in Budapest, HOTCO will be the 1st international hotel and resort real estate investment conference focusing solely on Central Europe. With a focus on emerging markets in Eastern Europe, the conference will serve as an investment summit and idea exchange with leading hospitality professionals.

Spain is Top Destination for Russian Tourists

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the press service of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), Spain has become the most popular destination for Russian travelers. Outbound Russian tourist flows are rebounding, especially for vacation packages. Tour operators note that most Russians vacationers prefer economizing on excursions.

Christmas in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Phil Butler

Christmas in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a holiday of love and light, with typical traditions to enchant tourists, good food, and a lot of interesting events.