Čapí Hnízdo (the Stork’s Nest in English) is a unique resort, center for luxury accommodation, corporate/social events and leisure activities set in the beautiful countryside Czech landscape, less than 50km southeast of Prague, between Benešov and Olbramovice. In the heart of the picturesque Benešov landscape, guests can enjoy a high-class accommodation, fine international cuisine and […]
Eastern Europe
Greek Islands – Best Value Destinations for 2014
The ninth annual best destinations worldwide was just released by Lonely Planet. According to the new preview, in the best value destinations for 2014, the Greek Islands rule the travel roost. Other destinations lead the various categories in one of the most comprehensive lists so far this year.
Cretans Greet Fall with Tsikoudia Festival
Crete, the largest island in Greece and the fifth in Mediterranean Sea, is also the most fascinating one. With a remarkable history which the traveler can admire all over the island, from the ruins of the Minoan Palace of Knossos to the Venetian fortress of Rethymo, Crete is renowned for its natural beauty, diverse landscape and fertile valleys and rich gastronomic culture. Crete simply has it all!
More Shopping in Bucharest, Promenada Shopping Mall Just Opened
The northern part of Romania’s capital, Bucharest, has, starting last week, a new mall. Named Promenada, this new shopping mall promotes itself as being the only mall entirely built during the crisis. Fortunate by location, near the landmark Sky Tower, the mall stands excellent chances to becoming one of the premier shopping destinations in Bucharest. […]
Ohi Day 2013: Remembering Heroes
Ohi Day (also spelled Ochi Day or Oxi Day in Greek) commemorates each year the rejection by Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas (in power from August 4, 1936, until January 29, 1941) of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940.
Dracula’s Bran Castle Is a Top Halloween Destination
Halloween is today celebrated around the world, even in countries without Halloween traditions. There are many great destinations worldwide that fit with the spirit of the day. One of these is the Bran Castle in Romania, that place chosen by Bram Stoker as the homeland of the world’s most famous vampire, Count Dracula. Up on […]
Krakow Named UNESCO City of Literature
The city’s wealth of literary and cultural heritage is recognized with the UNESCO City of Literature, honor.
airBaltic to Offer Over 70 Dishes on Its in-Flight Menu
airBaltic announced an interesting option for the food you eat in the aircraft. They now offer their passengers the possibility to choose their in-flight meal after they booked their seat. There are over 70 pre order meal options for passengers’ virtual tray, suitable for various tastes and diets, as they include vegetable risotto, fish souvlaki, […]
Romanian Heritage Railway, Oravita-Anina, May Soon Be History
CFR Calatori continues to cancel trains on this route, instead of figuring out ways to make it profitable by attracting tourists.
MİT Museum of Espionage Opens its Doors. Sort Of
I am sure many people would like to be able to get in some of the worlds most famous national intelligence agencies museums. But, of course, looking at confidential content is forbidden, and only the curiosity and mystery remains. In Turkey however, the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) museum – MİT Casusluk Müzesi – opened its […]
Ryanair Cabin Crew Strip for Charity in Chania
Ryanair (ISEQ: RYA, LSE: RYA, NASDAQ: RYAAY), the low cost Irish airline, selected the Cretan pearl Chania to shoot its 2014 charity calendar. The company thanked the Cretan people, and the tourist boards, for the welcome. Ryanair’s cabin crew have raised over €600,000 for charity through calendar sales since 2008, and its calendars were sold […]
Old Cars Can be Admired These Days in Budapest
A new edition of the exhibition of old timer vehicles can be visited in Budapest between 25-27th October 2013, at the SYMA program centre. The exhibition is organized by Oldtimer Show Ltd. Unlike previous years, when the exhibition was exclusively focused on old time vehicles, this edition will include some new vehicles as well. Moreover, […]
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