Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Russia: Second-largest gathering of geysers on Earth

Guest Author

On the eastern side of Russia, the Kamchatka Peninsula stretches away from the continent of Asia, reaching between the Bering Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk.  Here, in this isolated spot, lies one of earth’s great geological treasures – the Valley of the Geysers, one of the country’s seven main natural wonders. The valley is […]

Lato Boutique Hotel in Heraklion Wins Venere.com Award

Aleksandr Shatskih

Lato Boutique Hotel, a four star property overlooking the beautiful harbor of Heraklion in Crete, has recently celebrated its third award won in 2013. A Lonely Planet top recommended hotel, winner of a leading Boutique hotel in Greece award, and a TripAdvisor excellence certificate holder, the hotel is now also a winner of the Top […]

Animated Infographic Shows Why Romania Is a Cool Travel Destination

Mihaela Lica Butler

Bucharest, the Capital of Romania, is considered by Slate.fr one of the coolest destinations in Europe, but the country is equally fasinating. There are 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites to explore, one of the best mountain diving roads in Europe, the 3rd largest biodiversity in the world in its Danube Delta, and the list could […]

Albania’s Edi Rama “Renaissance” In the Making

Phil Butler

News from Balkans.com reflects on Albania’s efforts to take advantage of their magnificent Adriatic coastline, while maintaining the integrity of the natural setting. Prime Minister Edi Rama’s renaissance may not be here yet, but incrementally moving Albania government is. According to the news, Albania’s Council of Ministers have approved a Ministry of Urban Development and Tourism proposal to […]

Sochi Olympic Travel Report: Get Your Red Hot Tickets

Phil Butler

News that tickets sales for the upcoming Sochi Olympics are largely unsold is pointedly not true. With the cheapest “sold out” resale seats to the Ferbruary 6th gala going at a premium above $1200 now, nothing could be further from the truth.

22 places and Things to See in Hungary

Aleksandr Shatskih

Hungary, the European country that shares its borders with 7 other countries is a beautiful place to visit. Amongst some of the most fun living people, you’re bound to fall in love with their culture and the places to visit. Let’s list out the 22 MUST GO-TO place in Hungary, so you’re sure not to […]

Romanian actor Radu Beligan awarded by the Guinness Book of Records

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romanian actor Radu Beligan entered the Guinness Book of Records as the longest living actor still on the theatrical stage at age of 95. On December 15, the actor who celebrated his 95 years on stage, was awarded with the title of longest-living actor still in activity on a theatrical stage by Guinness Book of […]

Romania Suspends Dacian Fortresses Project

Aleksandr Shatskih

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, the Dacian fortresses are a window to Romania’s past. Lack of funds threatens these historic landmarks.