Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Shakira Rocks Baku at FIFA U-17 Women’s WC

Aleksandr Shatskih

World famous pop icon Shakira took to the stage in Baku last weekend, dazzling audiences with a memorable performance to mark the closing ceremony of this year’s FIFA U-17 Women`s World Cup, before repeating the trick the very next day with an hour-long show at the city’s Crystal Hall.

Halloween in Transylvania: A Dracula Tour with Argophilia

Mihaela Lica Butler

The scenery puts Twilight to shame: eerie landscapes stretch all around, sparkling under white powder, while in the distance, the wolves begin their macabre incantations. It’s time for the children of the night. Where will you find sanctuary?

Estonia Operators Criticize Tourism Plan

Aleksandr Shatskih

Estonia’s government has signaled its intention to make tourism one of the cornerstones of its economy with the launch of an ambitious, seven-year development plan that it hopes will boost the export of tourist industry services by 25%.

Lord of the Dance Hits Czech Cities

Aleksandr Shatskih

For travelers visiting the Czech Republic during the months of October and November, Lord of the Dance is performing newly choreographed performances with all new lighting effects at the O2 Aréna in Prague, among others.

Killy: Sochi Winter Olympics Set To Be Best Ever

Aleksandr Shatskih

With the Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony being less than 500 days away, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has applauded Russia for the pace of its preparations as it gears up to welcome the world to its premiere Black Sea resort.

Fascinating Destinations: New Roman Mosaic in Lycia

Phil Butler

Last month news of a massive Roman mosaic being unearthed in southern Turkey captured the imagination and interest of anyone interested in antiquity. Researchers unearthed what is the largest such mosaic in all Turkey, and one of the largest such decorative Roman artifacts in the world. The wonders of Turkey and antiquity make for a great Monday morning discovery. Look.

Abta Reveals New Trends Driving Euro Tourists

Aleksandr Shatskih

Economic pressures are ushering in a new trend in the travel industry, with increasing numbers of tourists placing higher value on price than they do with established brand names, according to new revelations from the Abta Travel Convention in Turkey.

Kamchatka: A New Frontier in Adventure Surfing

Aleksandr Shatskih

Few places in the world are more enticing for the adventure traveler than Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, what with its desolate landscapes, stirring volcanoes, unearthly black-sand beaches, and countless miles of virgin forest.

Kids Film Fest Hits Montenegro Today

Aleksandr Shatskih

Festival news from Podgorica brings visitors to Montenegro a wonderful family event, the Children’s Film Festival to be held in the cinema Cineplexx Delta Cityju. The so called KIDS FEST is set to present an international film showing to audiences beginning tomorrow and ending next Sunday.

Serbia Welcomes China Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

A Memorandum of Understanding signed into being between the China National Tourism Administration and the Republic of Serbia this month is heralded by the arrival of first official visit by Chinese tourists last week. According to the news from the National Tourism Organization of Serbia not only projects increased visits by Chinese travelers to Serbia, but a liberalization of tourism relations for groups from China.

Montenegro Sees More Tourist Arrivals

Aleksandr Shatskih

Montenegro’s rapid transformation as a tourist destination continues unabated, with a record breaking 1.15 million tourists visiting the country in the first eight months of this year, according to latest government figures.