Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Postcard from Cyprus

Aleksandr Shatskih

Cyprus is surely one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. While the likes of Greece and Spain have become synonymous with the package holiday, Cyprus remains relatively untouched, or at least, untouched by mass tourism.

Eastern Europe Hotel Investment Shines

Phil Butler

The outlook for growth in the hospitality industry in Eastern Europe is bright when looked at from the hotel investment angle. Judging from the number of projects slated for completion before the end of 2018, new hotels from Budapest to Dubrovnik will be cropping up across the region.

Picture-Perfect Places to Propose in Montenegro

Mihaela Lica Butler

Montenegro is one of the most visually-appealing countries of the Balkans. Although its tourism numbers are on a constant high since 2006 to date, it is widely unknown to western travelers. But those who decide to visit Montenegro are seduced by the country’s endless repository of romantic sites perfect to pop the question, to honeymoon, […]

Spain Prices Boost Southeastern Europe Sales

Phil Butler

Hotel price hikes in Spain have prompted big travel entities to opt for Greece and Balkans destinations.
Thomas Cook Group executives say they expect a 40% rise in demand for Greek destinations.

Xanthi Prepares for Record Carnival Crowd

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tourist from the Balkans and beyond will flock to the historic Greek city of Xanthi by February’s end in order to observe the colorful festival there. Xanthi is called the “city of the thousand colors”, and the popular carnival in Old Town is ready to welcome record crowds in 2017.

A Calm Winter Exile in Sochi

Aleksandr Shatskih

In search of a place of beneficial exile of late, my sight turned to Sochi. Though I had never been there before, the idea of visiting has been lodged in my head for quite some time.

February’s Minsk Family Fest a Big Hit

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Family Fest in Minsk took place from 4-5 February with science shows and other activities including the international exhibition operator “Belinterexpo” BCCI turned the Palace of sports of the city into a family entertainment extravaganza.

Underwater Soviet Monuments and Pristine Nature in Tarkhankut

Mihaela Lica Butler

Tarkhankut is not one of those destinations that come to mind when you plan a summer escape, but it should be something to consider for the peak season of 2017, especially if you are a lover of dramatic, pristine, and unadulterated nature, with a side of unusual and unexpected. This peninsula is Crimea’s least populated […]