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Greece Supports Ukraine Cultural Heritage Amid Crisis

Mihaela Lica Butler

Culture Minister Lena Mendoni pledges support for Ukraine’s cultural heritage during the “Cooperation for Resilience” conference in February.

9 months ago

Cooperation for Resilience: EU Culture Ministers Meet in Ukraine

Manuel Santos

Lina Mendoni joins “Cooperation for Resilience” in Ukraine on February 1-2 to plan cultural recovery amid ongoing challenges. Ministers, UNESCO representatives, and global allies band together for solutions.

9 months ago

Why Vorokhta is Ukraine’s New Tourist Darling

Victoria Udrea

Vorokhta, a charming Carpathian town, joined the UN’s Best Tourism Villages, promoting culture and nature.

11 months ago

Ukrainian Christmas Traditions and Symbols

Mihaela Lica Butler

Ukrainian Christmas traditions strike a balance between preserving historical symbols and adapting modern practices.

11 months ago

Top 9 Literature Festivals in Eastern Europe to Visit in 2025

Victoria Udrea

These top 9 Eastern European literature festivals in 2025 offer unique cultural experiences and celebrate books, ideas, and conversations.

11 months ago

Urych in Ukraine Is a 2024 Top Destination for Sustainable Travel

Victoria Udrea

UN Tourism 2024: Urych in Ukraine ranks among the 55 Best Tourism Villages that promote sustainable travel.

12 months ago

Raw Travel to Premiere My Summer in Ukraine Documentary in April

Argophilia Travel News

“My Summer in Ukraine” is scheduled to debut from April 27 to May 19, 2024, on broadcast TV before embarking on the film festival circuit.

1 year ago

Research Claims Americans Plan to Visit Europe Despite Ukraine Conflict

Phil Butler

MMGY Travel Intelligence says most Americans intend to follow through with their travels despite the war in Ukraine.

3 years ago

Ukrainians Travel Visa-free to the EU from June

Aleksandr Shatskih

European lawmakers voted 521 to 75 (with 36 EU lawmakers abstaining) to grant Ukrainians with biometric passports the right to visit visa-free the EU for up to 90 days.

8 years ago

Hike the Snow Mountain: Hoverla in Ukraine Is a Mountaineer’s Dream

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hoverla is the highest mountain in Ukraine, and a popular hiking destination, attracting tourists every season. Visit in August to celebrate Independence Day with the locals.

8 years ago

Georgia and Ukraine Closer to Visa-free Travel to the EU

Aleksandr Shatskih

Georgians and Ukrainians may soon travel visa-free to the countries within the Schengen zone. The European Union approved visa liberalization for Georgia at the beginning of February, and the new law could grant Georgians visa-free travel within the EU by the end of March 2017. Ukraine, on the other hand, will have to wait for visa-free […]

8 years ago

How to Decorate a Christmas Tree Like a Ukrainian

Mihaela Lica Butler

Many Ukrainians decorate their Christmas trees with artificial spiders and spider webs. The tradition is rooted in the story of the Christmas spider.

8 years ago

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Heraklion’s Alikarnassos Bridge Repairs on Pause. Again.

2025-11-12 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion’s Alikarnassos bridge remains in limbo as the €10 million project awaits a green light from the bureaucracy.

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A Stop for a Few Wild Koomara Berries

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Found across Crete’s hillsides, the evergreen Koomaria tree bursts with red fruit and white blossoms each autumn, offering beauty, flavor, and surprising health benefits.

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Chania Welcomes 400,000 Cruise Passengers — and Counting

2025-11-12 By Manuel Santos

Nearly 400,000 cruise visitors reached Chania this year, but with port upgrades still pending, Souda’s infrastructure is sailing close to overload.

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The Secret Life of Cretan Umbrellas

2025-11-12 By Mihaela Lica Butler

In Crete, umbrellas have a life of their own. They vanish, wander, and return only when the sun is out. Here’s what really happens to them.

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Why Cretan Mountain Tea Feels Like Home

2025-11-11 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan Mountain Tea, or Malotira, is a herbal treasure brewed for centuries in Crete’s highlands.

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