Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Have a Merry Christmas, Eastern Europe Style

Phil Butler

From all of us at Argophila, to all of you we report for, Merry Christmas. This year, and in the new year to come, our hope is for you and the world. May all the dreams of a lifetime come true worldwide. This is a big wish, yes, but not a sincere one from all our staff and collaborators.

Makarska Is a Christmas Town

Aleksandr Shatskih

Makarska is a Christmas Town every year, a tradition they started in 2010, a tradition most likely to continue for years to come.

The Treasures of Ancient Greece – Today’s Commodities

Phil Butler

As Greece’s well documented austerity measures begin to take their toll on a near desperate population, a growing number of people in the country are beginning to suffer from a somewhat unexpected side-effect… Gold Fever. Reports of Greeks heading for the hills in search of lost loot abound today on the web. Sunken cities, Nazi gold, even grave-robbing across the Bulgaria frontier, all that remains for some Greeks is prayer.

Pig Slaughtering in Romania

Mihaela Lica Butler

Although cruel, the tradition of pig slaughtering is ancient and not many Romanians are happy to let it go.

Maribor 2012: A Pictorial I

Phil Butler

A few days ago we covered the upcoming Maribor 2012 and its place as one of the towns chosen to be the European Capital of Culture next year. In keeping with Argo Travel’s image and media focused core value, we contacted the Slovenia Tourism Board about more images. Their PR exec Jasmina Godec graciously responded with the FTP for their best images.

The Mysterious Origin of Wine

Guest Author

Next time you sip a fine Oregon pinot noir, think on the origins of this noble nectar. No one knows for certain its birth, but the clues are fascinating.

The Wonders of Folk Art and Greece

Guest Author

No visit to any exotic foreign country would be complete without taking the time to fully appreciate the art of the region. In particular, folk art can be fascinating as it sheds light on the beliefs and way of life of a group of people.

Maribor 2012: Slovenia Set to WOW the World

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Slovenia’s Tourism Board, the town of Maribor, in cooperation with other municipalities, are all set for an exuberant opening weekend as the European Capital of Culture, January 14th and 15th, 2012. Slovenia was recently honored at the World Travel Market in London as well.

Romania Celebrates National Day

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania is celebrating ninety three years of unity – the Great Union Day, which is also the country’s National Day.