If ever a flower needed to be a national symbol, then the rose was certainly meant for Bulgaria. In keeping with this, next month the world famous (but somehow under-publicized) Kazanlak Rose Festival gets underway. Scheduled for June 4th and 5th, this historic event pays tribute to the legacy of this amazing flower in Bulgarian history and commerce.
Eastern Europe
Orahovica Opens Summer Tourist Season
The Spring in Orahovica is a town celebration featuring a number of cultural manifestations, sports, and cuisine.
Lefkada: A Treat of the Elements, Vouched for by a Legend
Two seas surround Greece, each with its own special characteristics. In the East you have the famous Aegean, peppered with islands such as Mykonos, Paros, Milos and Santorini, commonly dry rocky places with sandy beaches. In stark contrast to the Aegean, there is the Ionian Sea in the West, its islands feature high elevations and lush green forests as far as the eye can see. Greece shares the waters of the Ionian with many other tourist paradises such as Croatia and Italy too.
Russian Arctic Tourism on the Agenda
Arctic tourism was high on the agenda during last week’s International Tourist Forum in Arkhangelsk, which was attended by over 400 experts, travel agencies and travel industry officials from seven different countries. According to Russian travel industry officials, Arctic tourism is becoming more and more popular as it remains one of the few exotic, largely […]
The Wheel Dance of Brod
The Wheel Dance of Brod (Brodsko kolo) is the oldest folk festival in Croatia. It features folkloric dances, and many other traditional programmes.
Mykonos: Home of Hedonism and Beauty on the Aegean
Good things come in small packages, and nowhere is that more obvious than on the tiny Greek island of Mykonos. All 100 square kilometers of it are alive with a spirit unrivaled in the world.
Kiev International Film Festival 2011 News
Visitors to Ukraine, particularly Kiev, will have the unique added attraction of the Kiev International Film Festival to take in. From September 15th until the 20th, Kiev will be a bit brighter than usual because of the added International stars visiting. The stars will come out to light up the Kiyv night.
Wedding in Galičnik, a Macedonian Treasure
The Galičnik Wedding takes place every year on St. Peter’s Day (July 12), in Galičnik, a scenic mountain village, one of the oldest Mijak villages in the region.
Celebrating Lithuania: Klaipėda Sea Festival 2011
The summer festival, Klaipėda Sea Festival (Jūros šventė), is one of the most spectacular celebrations in Lithuania. 30 days of fun, the festival features authentic cuisine, arts and crafts, and the true spirit of the country.
Turkey Events: The 18th Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival
If ever anyone dreamed of experiencing the performing arts from within the perfect venue, then Antalya and the Aspendos Antique Theatre is the place to be. Beginning in June 9th with a debut performance of Carmen by the İstanbul State Opera and Ballet, visitors to Antalya can enjoy the 18th Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival, but one magical event in Turkey’s 2011 repertoire.
Get the Treatment at Piestany – Slovakia’s Best Kept Secret
For your upcoming trip to Eastern Europe, Slovakia in particular, the Concours D´Elegance “Golden Ribbons” classic car show in Piešťany is a chance to kill two birds with one visit. Sponsored by the world famous Health Spa Piešťany, the show runs from June 2nd until June 5th.
Beer Festival 2011 in Békéscsaba
The Beer Festival and Knuckle Parade in Csaba will take place 9 to 13 June, 2011. The festival features 30 types of beer, traditional cuisine, live concerts and much more.
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