Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

The White Rabbit and The Black Magic Kicks Off Halloween in Romania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Expected to be the greatest Halloween party in Romania, The White Rabbit and The Black Magic bash kicks off fun in the realm of Dracula with a big stream of events. Taking place on October 27th at the Polyvalent Hall (Sala Polivalenta), one of the best venues in Bucharest, the spooky spree comes with plenty of live music, lights and film projections, and everything scary designed in a fairytale-like décor.

Grace Hotels – Echoes of Great Greek Getaways

Phil Butler

Today’s hotel spotlight is on the newest of the new Greek getaway possible, a Grace Hotel that has yet to open. Being developed on the Isle Kea, known locally as Tzia, the Grace Kea Hotel and Residences will be a boutique paradise affair quite unlike any other. Slated for 32 rooms and two restaurants, this Island accommodation promises to be a new breed of elegance. Let’s look at what we can expect.

Ground-breaking Projects to Boost Tourism in Albania

Aleksandr Shatskih

Albania shows off its intention of developing a series of increasingly ambitious projects such as the quirky Beds & Bunker – a German-Albanian scheming of converting an igloo-shaped bunker into a fancy hostel for backpackers.

Turkish Airlines Announces New Flights

Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkish Airlines (THY) has announce the addition of flights to Sharm el-Sheikh, Sabha, Aden and Hurghada to being next month. Possessing the world’s 7th largest network of flights, THY’s coming Libyan and Egypt connections are a significant added value.

Limassol Hosts Euro-Mediterranean Music Celebration

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Cultural Movement of Limassol ‘Epilogi’ kicks off, A Euro-Mediterranean Music Celebration in Cyprus, a series of concerts and other activities at Heroes Square and the Rialto Theater in Limassol starting tomorrow. International artists from many genres are scheduled to  perform at some of Cyprus’ finest venues. From Thursday until Sunday visitors to on of Cyprus’ […]

Bucharest Hosts “Medical Tourism – Challenges and Opportunities”

Aleksandr Shatskih

Medical Tourism – Challenges and Opportunities, and International conference on tourism takes place this week in Bucharest. The conference, attended primarily by medical tourism specialists, aims at discussing cross border medical tourism, among other key issues.

Modern Macedonian Photography Rijeka, Croatia

Aleksandr Shatskih

Opening today, the Modern Macedonian Photography opens at the Principij” gallery in Rijeka, Croatia. Slated to exhibit some 45 works of 31 authors, the exhibition will be opened by Goran Kalogjera, Honorary consul of Macedonia to Croatia.

68th International Technical Fair Opens in Bulgaria

Aleksandr Shatskih

Yesterday Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov (below) opened the 68th International Technical Fair in the country’s second largest city, Plovdiv. Some 1,235 plus exhibitors from 44 countries offer industry products and services across business niches from transport to building materials and beyond.

Azerbaijan Tourism Ministry Needs Uplifting

Phil Butler

Azerbaijan is one of the most progressive tourist destinations in the world since the outpouring of interest after Eurovision. As an indicator of just how quickly things are ramping up there, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Abulfaz Garayev, just announced this morning the his agency’s need for tourism professionals.

Four Seasons Hotel Baku – Open for Pampering

Aleksandr Shatskih

For visitors to Azerbaijan and Baku this Fall and Winter experiencing one of the world’s most fascinating capitals just got more luxurious. The Eurovision Song Contest may be over, but the richness of Baku has a new home away from home, the new Four Seasons.