Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Medieval Days at Fjera of Rab, Croatia

Aleksandr Shatskih

Today, July 25, the medieval island-city of Rab starts celebrating The Fjera of Rab, an enchanting three-day event recalling the town’s ancient past thorough a vibrant historical show. Reviving the spirit of the Middle Ages, the festival takes place together with the holidays of St Jacob’s Day (July 25th), St Anna’s Day (July 26th) and St Christopher’s Day (July 27th).

Sport, Recreation and Mountain Delights at Padina Fest 2012

Aleksandr Shatskih

Starting with August 1st, Padina Plateau in the heart of Bucegi Mountains, Romania, hosts the 3rd edition of Padina Fest, a five-day festival of mountain sports, environmental education programs, folk and rock concerts, as well as outdoor movie nights and lots of surprises.

Greek Euro Exit May Trash Balkan Economies

Aleksandr Shatskih

Southeast European nations are at risk of a major financial meltdown, should the Greek debt crisis result in that country deciding to pull out of the Euro, a leading economist has warned.

Positivus 2012 – The Best Music Festival in the Baltics

Aleksandr Shatskih

Taking place in Salacgriva, Northern Latvia this weekend, Positivus Festival kicked off fun in the Baltics today at 12:00 local hour, with an impressive line-up of artists and plenty of entertaining activities such as theatre, circus, cinema, food and drinks. Photo by Positivus Festival via Flickr Combining a variety of music genres including indie, folk, […]

Forgotten Treasures of Yugoslavia

Guest Author

The Mediterranean region which was once known as the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was renowned for its stunning mountains, dazzling cities and tranquil lakes.

Select Italy Offers Unique Dalmatia Value

Aleksandr Shatskih

For Centuries Italians and the Venetians, ruled what is now the coast of Croatia. What is called Dalmatia, the gorgeous expanse of Mediterranean seaside wonder, is a place filled with not only beauty, but the mystique of the ages. These wonderful seascapes, Islands, and UNEXCO World Heritage cities, offer tourists a timeless view of what has appealed to travelers across eons of time. And Select Italy offers an all new gateway into these wondrous places – their Croatia contingent.

Turkish Airlines Is Europe’s Best Airline

Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkish Airlines retained the Europe’s Best Airline title for the second year in a row in 2012. The company, which recently was acclaimed for its in-flight cuisine, was named “Europe’s Best Airline” by Skytrax, after a poll on 18 million business and leisure air travelers from 100 countries. The winners of the poll were announced […]

Turkish Airlines Offers Best In-Flight Cuisine

Aleksandr Shatskih

A panel of international travelers has spoken and named Turkish Airlines’ cuisine the best in-flight food, beating out 18 other airlines around the world.

Košice Update: European Capital of Culture 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

As the European Capital of Culture (ECOC) is a European initiative, the Košice project aims to foster though creative cultural and economic initiatives. The Košice staff motto is: “We support creativity.” Košice, a city already known for its rich history and developed industry, plans to “also become the centre of creativity and a new future for young, creative people who wish to live and work in our city, which is their home.” The city established the non-profit organization, Košice – European Capital of Culture 2013.

Navis First Croation Yacht Charter to Get ISO 9001

Aleksandr Shatskih

Navis Yacht Charter has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001 certification, certifying the company’s excellence of the shipyard management systems; Navis is the only yacht charter in Croatia with the SGS ISO Certificate.