Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Russia Tourism Highlights 2013 Revealed

Aleksandr Shatskih

The next few months hold great promise for the tourist scene in Russia, with numerous events to look forward to as the year progresses. Among the highlights of these will be the long-awaited completion of facilities in Sochi ahead of Winter Olympics 2014, the Year of Chinese Tourism in Russia, and the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan.

New European Driving Licence Takes Effect

Aleksandr Shatskih

The European Union announced that starting January 19, 2013 a new driving licence, with a photo and standard information requirements included, will be issued across the EU. The new driving licence will have the form of a plastic “credit card” and tougher security protection. This new model will replace in time the existing over 100 […]

How to Rent a Car in Europe: 4 Tricks to Keep in Mind

Guest Author

Whether you live on the continent or you’re coming in from abroad, traveling by road in Europe as a tourist requires a bit of special knowledge in order to get the most for your money, and of your time on four wheels. From border-hopping in a rental car to roadside assistance, things may work a different way in the nations of the European Union than you’re used to, and you’ll need to read up in order to stay in the loop.

Austrian’s Flock to Romania in 2012

Aleksandr Shatskih

An interesting travel statistic for the Romanian tourism sector for 2012. It turns out some 218,000 Austrians visited Romania last year, a 14% increase over the previous numbers. The Austrian travelers also spent upwards of €52 million in the country, this according to Romania Insider.

airBaltic Adds Flights to Chisinau, Amsterdam, and New Summer Destinations

Aleksandr Shatskih

Following the increased demand for some of its flights, Latvian airline airBaltic announced that it introduced additional flights from Riga to Chisinau, Moldova, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The company aims to help its customers travel between these capitals and further to other cities in Europe, the Middle East, and Russia/CIS. “As part of airBaltic ReShape […]

Vidin Aimes to Revive Tourism in the Region

Aleksandr Shatskih

News for travel in Northwest Bulgaria, the regional administration of Vidin has a project in place to foster sustainable transport and tourism on the Danube there. According to the news, the city authority aims to use marketing strategies to develop the Vidin region via tour packages and infrastructure efforts.

Russian “Manure Cobra” is not Crap – It’s Art!

Aleksandr Shatskih

Villagers in Russia’s Far East have come up with a rather unusual way to mark the coming of the Year of the Snake, building an 8-foot tall, 400-kg cobra made entirely out of cow feces.

Estonia Plans New Future for Soviet-Era Military Bases

Aleksandr Shatskih

Estonia is mulling the idea of transforming dozens of Soviet-era military sites into tourist attractions, after deciding to preserve a number of them for their historical legacy, RIA Novosti reports.

Emirates Started its Launch Activities in Poland

Aleksandr Shatskih

Emirates Airlines will provide daily flights between Dubai and Warsaw from February 6th. Prior to the official launch, the carrier organized an event offering the Polish travel trade a preview of the company and its services. The event took place at The Palace of Culture and Science and Congress Hall and over 500 guests from […]

Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Torch Unveiled

Aleksandr Shatskih

The organizers of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics have just unveiled the sporting event’s futuristic torch, an interesting piece inspired by a mix of Russian folklore, including a mythical Firebird, the country’ surprising contrasts, and space-age technology.

Love System Comes to Punta Radman Croatia

Phil Butler

Just announced by Vibe, a brand new Croatian music festival has sprung up to attract electronic dance fans to the Adriatic coast. Love System will se many of the world’s top performers in the niche let it all hang out come May 3oth through June 2nd.