Halloween is just around the corner, and because this is not a holiday limited by geographic location, feel free to look for interesting spooky places to visit all over the world. There are many fairs and events celebrating Halloween, but there are also places with an impressive historical significance that deserve to be visited. The […]
Eastern Europe
Must See in Crete This October: First Ever Cretan Union Cup Sailing Regatta
On December 1, 2013, Crete celebrates 100 years since the raising of the Greek flag at the fort of Firka, which mark the union of the Island with Greece. The locals marked the centenary with various cultural and artistic events, all throughout the year, and continue to celebrate enthusiastically till the end of 2013, with […]
Oktoberfest Comes to Budapest
A traditional German festival, Oktoberfest is now part of universal culture, and is a popular event all over Europe. This Fall in Budapest, Oktoberfest lasts three days, from October 11, to October 13. The event takes place in Kopaszi Gát. For Budapest, this is the first time ever when an Oktoberfest takes place. True to […]
Creepy Halloween Destinations: Sedlec Ossuary
The Sedlec Ossuary (Kostnice v Sedlci) is a legendary burial place, located inside a small Roman Catholic chapel, beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in the Kutná Hora Sedlec suburb. This is one of the most visited sites in the region, attracting over 250 thousand visitors annually. The odd monument is the final resting […]
Hungarian Kürtőskalács Festival Debuts this Fall
The Hungarian kürtőskalács (chimney cake) originated in the Székely Land of Transylvania, a historical region in the central part of Romania, where a large Hungarian ethnic population still lives. The sweet delicacy is made of yeast cake, using only natural ingredients. It is made in many Hungarian homes in Romania, but also across the borders, […]
Budapest Pálinka and Sausage Festival Kicks Off Today
Pálinka is more than a drink for countries like Hungary and Romania: it’s tradition. They both dispute the origin of the drink, but the name is clearly Hungarian. Regardless origin, this is the most popular drink in the region, and deserves a festival of its own. The Budapest Pálinka and Sausage Festival is a highly […]
Oktoberfest Comes to Bucharest
Many people love beer and I am sure everyone loves to have a great time! URSUS Breweries brings famous Oktoberfest to Bucharest, Romania. People are invited between 3-6 October at the Plaza Romania mall to enjoy a fun atmosphere with music, dance and games with prizes.
airBaltic Adds Value to Five Ticket Types
Aiming to offer more personalized and convenient travel for customers, airBaltic announced it improved five ticket types: Basic, Economy Smart, Economy Elite, Business Smart, Business Elite, each of these types including now a gradually increasing amount of service. “airBaltic offers multiple a la carte products to travellers from flights, to meals onboard, advance seat reservation, […]
Contemporary Istanbul to Take Place in November 2013
The 8th edition of Contemporary Istanbul will take place between 7-10 November 2013 at The Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICEC) and Istanbul Congress Center (ICC). According to the official announcement, this will be the largest edition to date. It will feature 92 galleries from 21 countries, with works created by over 650 international and […]
Not to Miss Advent Events in Prague: Festival of Christmas Music
If you are visiting Prague at the end of November, the the 23rd International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music could be one of the best ways to spend your time. The festival has been traditionally organised in the first Advent weekend, and offers a rich programme of Advent and Christmas music, by national choirs. […]
Crete City of Rethymno Hosts Olive Oil Marketing Meet
An interesting cross-border collaborative effort in between Crete and Cyprus is being held in the city of Rethymno on Crete Oct. 1. An all important workshop to “Promoting marketing of oil” will see formulators, mills, merchants and producers discuss how best to collectively upgrade their products. Organized by SEDIK, the Region of Crete and the […]
Constanta Casino, Romania, to Be Renovated with EU Funds
The landmark of seaside city Constanta, the famous Casino, will be renovated with a grant of 10 million euro in EU money, Nicuşor Constantinescu, the President of the City’s Council announced recently. The casino, once a pearl of Contanta, is now what we might call a wreck. Last time I saw it, two years ago, […]
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