With doubt cast over European business amid east-west tensions of late, finding a business person positive about growing in this market, it’s pretty rare. The latest investment/development made by Russian entrepreneur Yelena Baturina, owner of the Grand Tirolia hotel in Kitzbuhel, Austria, bears scrutiny today, if for no other reason than shining a ray of hope on European progress.
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Off-season African Safari – watch the autumn migration
One of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the world is the annual migration in East Africa. More than 1.4 million wildebeest, along with 200,000 zebras and gazelles, cover about 1,800 miles each year in their search for food. The migration covers the vast plains of the Serengeti and the golden hills of the Masai Mara. Witnessing this migration is awe-inspiring as one of the most striking spots of the migration is the gathering of the herds at the Mara River in Kenya and Grumeti River, in Tanzania starting July until September.
AEGEAN Air Relays Olympic Flame of Hope
The “Flame of Hope” has taken off for Brussels via AEGEAN Airlines A3620 after having visited the Greek cities of Komotini, Kavala, Thasos, Thessaloniki and Athens.
5 Perfect Anniversary Destinations for Fall
It’s time for that anniversary. You’ve thought about places to go for weeks and months. Special places like London, Paris, Shanghai, even Bali. But those places are become cliche, now haven’t they? Just what sort of place is special enough in the Fall?
BOC Aviation Orders $8.8 Billion of Boeing Planes
Boeing has just announced an order from BOC Aviation worth $8.8 billion. According to the news, BOC is to get 50 737 MAX 8s, 30 Next-Generation 737-800s and two 777-300ERs (Extended Range) aircraft making it the largest order ever or the airline.
Air Guitar World Championships 2014
For those Baby Boomers out there who remember playing Led Zepplin’s Stairway to Heaven on the guitar, without a guitar, the “Air Guitar World Championships” in Oula, Finland should be on your bucket list.
Palladium Hotel Group Juices Smart Payments
Palladium Hotel Group has once again upped their guest bracelet game adding smart payment utility with the “Smart Very Important Bracelet” (VIB).
FashionTV Black Sea Model Awards Hit Romania
The magnificent Mamaia, Romania, beach resort plays host next weekend to one of the best international model competitions this summer. The FashionTV Black Sea Model Awards, where over 40 models will compete, is the fourth in a string of competitions set on the biggest fashion stage in Europe. This year’s competition, which begins August 16th, […]
The Truth of Knossos: Discovering What the Eteocretans Knew
Entering the site at Knossos for the first time, I was immediately captivated by an unexpected experience. The 70s-ish architecture in the welcome area outside the palace, these too spoke to me from a special place. Knossos, you see, it’s one of those sites one cannot forget, but for mysterious reasons. Let me show you a bit of one of Greece and Crete’s most underestimated treasures, the lost and found Palace of the Minoan civilization.
Balearic Islands Intent on Cleaning Up Sex Tourism Act
The government of the Balearic Islands is saying; “enough is enough” when it comes to cracking down on sex and alcohol tourism. A new ad campaign pushed in the British press claims those islands no longer want the rough and rowdy rep of sexual misconduct and drinking accolades that discolor the beautiful paradise there.
Crete Celebrates Ethnic Music at the Houdetsi Festival
The Houdetsi Festival begins Thursday, August 7 and runs until Sunday, August 10, 2014. It features Cretan, Arabic, Bulgarian, Persian, Indian and Swedish folk music.
Top 15 Things to Do in Tirana
For many travelers, Tirana may not be the first destination of choice, but the Albanian capital has a lot to offer, for a very small budget.
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