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5 Unbelievable Europe Vacation Rentals

Aleksandr Shatskih

Let’s face it money can’t buy love, but the stuff it does buy certainly can be lovely. And where your vacation fantasies reside, there’s obviously no reason to be oh so frugal, now is there? Actually, you may be surprised just how reasonably you can afford to holiday at some fabulous places. The list below from none other than Cristie’s, not only titillates the travel yearning, but also shows off some places you may have not known about.

Kosice European Capital of Culture 2013 Kicks Off

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Slovakian city of Kosice has kicked off the beginning of its year as “European Capital of Culture 2013” with a host of activities taking place to mark the occasion this weekend.

Russia Introduces “Moscow Pass” For Foreign Visitors

Aleksandr Shatskih

Russian tourist chiefs have announced the launch of a new “Moscow Pass” in a bid to make the capital more accessible to foreign visitors. Tourists in Moscow can buy the new pass online in order to benefit from significant discounts on a range of attractions and activities in the city.

InTourist UK St. Petersburg to Moscow: On a Budget

Aleksandr Shatskih

Travelers embarking on the “Peter the First” for a river cruise in between St. Petersberg and Moscow, can receive a £75 credit if they book before February 28th, 2013. Presented by Russian travel experts, InTourist UK, the trip lasts 11 days and goes from St. Petersburg to Moscow, with flights available for all trips except those on July 6th. Prices for the cruise begin at £1,595 per person.

The Best Europe You’ll Ever See: Courtesy the Blue Danube

Phil Butler

Winter has set in for everyone in the Northern Hemisphere on Mother Earth. And for the traveler, visions of the next great journey away from inherent cabin fever are surely arising now. Discover Europe! Your sixth travel sense may be saying, and what better way than traversing most of it, in comfort, and style. Is this a sales pitch? Well no, we don’t work for Avalon Waterways, we just know travel. Read on, this is good stuff.

Emirates Airlines Launches Direct Warsaw Flights

Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel to Poland just got a little bit easier, and a darn sight more comfortable too, with the news that Emirates Airline will soon begin providing direct services to the capital Warsaw.

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 […]