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TUI Russia to Start Tours in Altai Krai

Aleksandr Shatskih

TUI and the regional administration of Altai Krae have signed agreements for open cooperation in developing domestic tourism in the Siberian region. According to the news from the regional capital of Barnaul, TUI is to participate in the development of tourism infrastructure.

9 years ago

Traveling to Turkmenistan

Phil Butler

As one of the world’s most mysterious and fascinating destinations, Turkmenistan is a country just waiting on a vast touristic influx. Situated in the heart of central Asia along the ancient Silk Road that linked western and eastern civilizations, this little-known country is one of the world’s richest historically and culturally.

9 years ago

Visit Mysterious and Magnificent Kazakhstan

Phil Butler

Adventurous as the spirit of most travelers can be, there are places on our world that are unimaginably unique, challenging, and breathtaking.  One of those places is the largest landlocked country on Earth, the Republic of Kazakhstan. From her fascinating cities to the awe-inspiring Almaty region, the country is a dynamic mix of futuristic skyscapes blended […]

9 years ago

Russian Archaeologists Aim to Restore Palmyra

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the Russian Ministry of Culture, on the cessation of hostilities in Syria, it will be imperative to launch restoration of the ruined Palmyra site damaged by ISIL. Russian archeologists have now gathered data for creating a unique 3D map of the antique city that will help with the restoration of ancient monuments in the ancient Syrian city.

9 years ago

How to Avoid Europe’s Dark Anti-Santa

Phil Butler

Leave it to the sunny dispositions of the Germans to come invent the Anti-Santa affectionately called Krampus. A product of Norse lore, the half-goat, half-demon, beast, the supposed son of the Norse god Hel, may come and beat the badness right out of your kids. Here’s a dark Christmas tale if every there was one.

9 years ago

St. Petersburg Wins World’s Leading Cultural City Award

Aleksandr Shatskih

St. Petersburg, Russia has won the coveted title of World’s Leading Cultural City Destination from World Travel Awards. The gala events held last Friday evening heralded the city’s cultural importance and potential for future tourism growth.

9 years ago

Crimea for Vacation: Beyond CNN and the Political Stir

Phil Butler

CNN and other mainstream media need westerners to feel like geo-policy has somehow ruined the Crimea peninsula for tourism. Since voting to return to being Russian, the people of this fascinating part of the world have weathered a political blitz, sanctions, and outsiders doing everything possible to misrepresent the reality there. Here is a candid […]

9 years ago

Junibor Ünnep, a Wine Festival by DiVino in Budapest

Mihaela Lica Butler

The 2016 edition of Junibor Wine Festival by DiVino takes place this weekend in Budapest at Szent István tér, in front of the Basilica.

9 years ago

Wizz Air Now Connects Gatwick and Bucharest

Aleksandr Shatskih

Wizz Air has just announced the launch of its first flights from Gatwick beginning in June. The Eastern Europe focused budget carrier currently operates from eight other UK airports including Luton.

9 years ago

Malta Hosts 14th Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its Maltese Member Public Broadcasting Services Ltd (PBS) have announced that the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place this November in Malta. PBS is slated to host the event in November, in the capital of Valletta.

9 years ago

Sochi Resorts All But Completely Booked

Phil Butler

The Mayor of Sochi told reporters this week, 2016 promises the resort near full occupancy. At a session of the public coucil, Anatoly Pakhomov said the resort town will see upwards of 96% occupancy in 2016.

9 years ago

Spring comes to Vladivostok carrying promise

Aleksandr Shatskih

Weather forecasters have promised the people of Vladivostok a beautiful, warm Spring. News today shows their predictions were correct, as balmy winds brush the faces of residents and visitors standing in full sun for the first time in months. Winter jackets have disappeared, and the parks are once again full of cyclists, tourists, and children playing.

9 years ago

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