The tiny “mărţişor” may be a symbol of Spring, but, for Romanian girls, it’s much more than that. I remember when we used to count how many we received from our friends and colleagues in school – a way to determine “popularity” back then. Today, this is one of the dearest traditions in Romania, kept […]
Eastern Europe
Romania Tourism Nights Up Over Previous Year
The number of tourist to Romania climbed by more than 9% in 2012, this according to a report from the State Statistics Institute there. According to the report some 7.6 million tourists stayed at hotels and guest houses over the course of the year.
Ibis Becomes Top Hotel Brand in Europe
Europe’s biggest hotel brand is not Hilton, nor is it Best Western. Ibis is the continent’s largest hotel brand now.
Bulgaria – a Treasure of Speech Exhibition in Brussels
Bulgaria – a Treasure of Speech is a fascinating exhibition now on display at the European Parliament in Brussels. To celebrate the 1150th anniversary of the so called “Great Moravian Mission” of the creators of the Slavic alphabet, St.Cyril and St. Methodius, their translation of the Holy script assumes the right by which Bulgarian should co#exist with Latin, Greek and Hebrew.
Albania Property Group Launches New Site
The Albania Property Group has just launched a brand new website geared to promote long term rentals in the capital of Tirana. According to the news release, Managing Director of Albania Property Group, Ilir Konomi, says the Tirana properties will be live within a month.
The Bastion Tunnels: Tallinn’s Best Kept, Not-So-Secret Attraction
Estonia’s capital city Tallinn is older than most people realize, and just like all old cities, it has more than its fair share of secrets. Alongside the distinctly medieval flavor of downtown Tallinn’s streets, stories of ghosts, hidden tunnels and buried treasures add to its air of mystery.
Istanbul To Have a New Urban Area
A new urban area that will soon be home to some 1.5 million people will be built in Istanbul. Officials say the construction for this new area is going to start in the next six months, on the Black Sea coast on the European side of Istanbul, Hurriyet Daily News reported.
Romania Celebrates Dragobete, Its True Valentine’s Day
Love like a Romanian today – this is how Romania celebrates its Dragobete, a celebration of pure, pristine love, and a dedication to protect life, in all its forms.
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches “Bike the Balkans”
Starting today SpiceRoads Cycle Tours adds incentive for those who would love to Bike the Balkans. Their continuing program to promote touristic destinations in emerging countries reveals Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro with $150 savings on first time departures there via the tours.
Can You Find Cyprus On the Map? [infographic]
Can you find Cyprus, or is yelling Cyprus where are you your only shot at discovering the Island paradise? Only about 1 in 10 people could spot Cyprus on a world map if their life depended on it. Better have a look at this infographic for clues then.
Beautiful and Unusual Eastern Europe Honeymoon Escapes
A part of the world, little explored for its spectacular honeymoon escapes, is here to enchant newlyweds with its amazing, out of this world, landscapes.
Georgia Organizes National Tourism Administration
In news from Georgia, a National Tourism Administration is being organized by the government there to cooperate with the Ministry of Economics and the National Tourism Administration.
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