Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Winning Sailing Attitudes Lead to Winning the Crete Union Cup

Aleksandr Shatskih

The land of the fabled Minoans was the scene last month of the first Crete Union Cup Regatta sailing event ever organized. Organized as a celebration of the centennial unification of Crete with mainland Greece and with the support of several Crete´s yachting clubs, the Region of Crete, the Hellenic Sailing Federation, and many local sponsors, […]

Subway Tickets Cost 30 Squats in Moscow

Mihaela Lica Butler

It may sound like a joke, but it’s not. Instead, this is a marketing strategy to promote the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Travelers who take time for a brief fitness session in front of a vending machine, will end up paying 30 squats for a train ticket. In other words: keep the train ticket fee […]

Belgrade Hosts Largest Exhibition of Chinese Art in Eastern Europe

Aleksandr Shatskih

Representing three generations of Chinese artists, the exhibition featuring over 60 artworks by 40 artists, is the result of the collaboration between the Museum of Yugoslav History, the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China and with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia.

ReviewPro Rates Zakopane Tops in Poland

Phil Butler

Turning to Poland hotels, ReviewPro has rated Tatra Chalet in Zakopane as best of 293 suggested by guests. Based on research from the firm’s Global Review Index™, ReviewPro’s ratings are the industry-standard benchmark for online guest satisfaction.

Wild Carpathia – A Jewel in Romania´s Crown

Aleksandr Shatskih

“Wild Forever”, the third and the final part of the Wild Carpathia series – a unique trilogy about the priceless majesty of the Romanian forests and mountains, will be broadcast in Romania by Travel Channel UK on November 8th.

Natalie Cole to perform in Belgrad

Aleksandr Shatskih

Multiple Grammy-winning recording artists Natalie Cole, the daughter of jazz and pop legend Nat King Cole, will perform, for the first time, at Dom Sindikata – Belgrad tomorrow November 5th.

Old Cellars Revive Eastern Serbia Wine Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Negotin Krajina, eastern Serbia, is an oasis of tranquility and purity and on its way to becoming an interesting destination for wine lovers. Located at 250km from Belgrad, Negotin Krajina region forms Serbia´s border with Romania (70km) and Bulgaria (only 13 km).