Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Yeti Resort Hopes to Lure Tourists to Siberia

Aleksandr Shatskih

Ask anyone where you’re most likely to bump into the legendary Yeti and they’ll more than likely tell you that your best bet is somewhere around Mount Everest, in the Himalayas. But few people realize that the infamous ‘abominable snowman’ is just as likely to be found lurking further north, in Siberian Russia.

Cyprus Travel Sails – Everywhere In the UK

Aleksandr Shatskih

A huge advertising campaign will be taken to the many media outlets; TV, radio, posters, flyers, the works, by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. A tagline the organization created to touch everyone’s heart is; “Cyprus in Your Heart” – striking words, representing Cyprus as it is; beautiful, scenic, from the beaches to the mountain tops, from ancient ruins, to ever more decadent cities.

Dubrovnik Carnival Fest 2013 Arrives Next Month

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up next month in Dubrovnik, Carnival is the city’s version of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras. Visitors to Old Town in this fabulous Croatian seaside wonder will be treated to colorful parades, bands, masked balls, dancing, and a fantabulous end all party at Revelin Fort.

airBaltic December 2012 Passengers Totals Down

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to news last week from airBaltic, the Latvian airline operated 3,235 flights in December of 2012, a number down some 8% over the previous year’s totals.

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.