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That’s Gúgl to You Slovakians, Google to Enlish Speakers

Aleksandr Shatskih

A wonderful initiative by Google did not make the headline news like most of the Mountain View Internet giant’s moves. But the “Google on a Slovak note” program will not only help preserve some fantastic Slovakian culture and folklore, it will also help inform people of this magical country’s customs and history.

13 years ago

Headed to Geneva? See the Geneva International Motor Show

Aleksandr Shatskih

Still going on this week, the 83rd edition of the Geneva International Motor Show shows off the wares of some 130 premiers to be debuted nowhere else. The world’s auto manufacturers are letting it all hang out this year, with technologies and style you won’t believe.

13 years ago

Six Apps for Entertaining the Kids while Traveling

Argo Contributor

Before setting out on a trip, load up your tablets and smartphones with kid friendly apps and movies to provide plenty of entertainment during the trip.

13 years ago

Triptease is Really, Really, the Future of Travel Reviews

Phil Butler

Now that my invite to travel Triptease has been mailed, received, and opened, the latest in a line of online travel tools gets a bit of Argo love, or hate, depending. If ever you feverishly desired making a magazine from your travels, Triptease may just be your dream come true. Let’s find out 1 -2 -3.

13 years ago

Exquisite Experiences – Scarlett Hospitality’s Value Proposition

Phil Butler

Scarlett Hospitality Group has taken aim at becoming your exclusive online luxury booking source, among other wares and services. I thought we’d take a look at the service, since they were kind enough to follow our stories here and us on Twitter too. Here’s a look at a very nice online engagement. Just to let you know, I find this one really interesting.

13 years ago

Top-5 Must-Have Apps for Frequent Fliers

Argo Contributor

Just like every other genre of mobile application, there are more travel apps on the market than a person can shake a smartphone at.

13 years ago

GoEuro Gets $4 Million Dollar “Go” from Investors

Phil Butler

A report over at BetaKit tells of Berlin-based GoEuro having closed a $4 million dollar funding round to enhance the travel comparison engine. The platform, which allows travelers to search and compare air, bus, train, and car travel throughout Europe, is now building partnerships with service providers for their imminent beta launch.

13 years ago

Study Shows American’s Lose on Vacation Deals

Aleksandr Shatskih

RetailMeNot.com has just released results of a poll by The Omnibus Company; “Spring Break Travel edition of its Shoppers Trend Report (STR)”, which shows almost 60% of miss out on significant flight, hotel, and car rental savings booking a la carte.

13 years ago

Orbitz iPad App Goes Live

Aleksandr Shatskih

Yesterday Orbitz released their Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars app for iPad. The tool lets consumers search and book across the three major commodities of interest to most travelers. Planes, cars and hotels pretty much cover the gambit of services people need from a mobile tool.

13 years ago

LIVELOVESPA: A Shiny New Health & Wellness Community

Aleksandr Shatskih

Maybe not so innovative, but an oh so novel way to engage health and wellness enthusiasts is to make a very cool website for spas to reach out from. That’s just what LIVELOVESPA has set out to do, and from what we see, they’re pretty serious about making a go at an online wellness community.

13 years ago

Online Travel Sucking Wind with Consumers! Huh?

Phil Butler

A USA Today story from yesterday pretty much tells on an online travel industry that has failed on nearly every front to deliver. Let’s face it, just because you can book a plane or hotel on Expedia, this does not equal the innovation and awe so many have spoken of these last three years. Tnooz to this beleaguered writer, online travel should be farther along by now in delivering on its promise.

13 years ago

7 Ways of Promoting a Travel and Tourism Business Online

Aleksandr Shatskih

A big part of the success of any travel and tourism business is attracting new clients as well as expanding business dealings with existing clients – especially regular travelers and corporate customers.

13 years ago

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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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