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Eastern Europe

Photo Reportage: Romania Under Snow

Mihaela Lica Butler

Argophilia Travel News brings you a few snapshots from the current situation in Ploiesti, Romania: photos by local residents Alina Popescu and Ana Gabriela Radulescu.

Sightseeing in Larnaca

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Larnaca is a great, modern, summertime destination for those taking flights to Cyprus on the lookout for fun, sun and sand.

Choosing Accommodation in Bansko

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Although Bansko is considerably cheaper in comparison to resorts in the Alps, rushing off to the travel agents and booking a package holiday might not always prove to be the best value for money.

East Europe Cold Snap Won’t Let Up

Phil Butler

Rivers across Eastern Europe remain frozen as a record cold snap covers much of the continent. Reports that the Danube froze over, disrupting shipping and river traffic, reveal one of the most bitter Winter weather situations in modern history. Hundreds of deaths and literally thousands of cases of frostbite and hypothermia have also been reported.

Exploring the Slovenian Coast

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Slovenia doesn’t have much of a coastline at all, in fact, only 46kms of it, but those 46km however are one of the most interesting and attractive parts of the country.

Rock Climbing in Slovenia

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Slovenia is an incredibly popular tourist destination, and with so many mountain and hill ranges, rock climbing is but one of the many activities you could undertake whilst you are there.

7 Things to Do In and Around Bled

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Bled is one of the most popular areas of Slovenia and continuing to grow in popularity as the well-kept secret gradually gets out. This is just an example of some of the activities on offer so rest assured that there is plenty more.