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2011 Taiwan Lantern Festival – A Real Success

Aleksandr Shatskih

The biggest event in Miaoli County in six decades, the 2011 Taiwan Lantern Festival is one of the three major traditional festivals in Taiwan.

14 years ago

New Zealand Earthquake Travel Update

Aleksandr Shatskih

Christchurch International Airport is open for domestic flights and international flights, the Lyttelton Port is operational, railways remain closed.

14 years ago

New Zealand Quake Unhinges Glacial Ice

Phil Butler

A deadly earthquake has stunned the people of New Zealand leaving in its wake at least 65 dead and many more injured or in a state of upheaval. The 6.3 magnitude quake caused the city of Christchurch to shudder violently, and even dislodged a massive chunk of glacial ice.

14 years ago

Karlo Damijanić – Croatia’s World Class Bartender

Phil Butler

Karlo Damijanić from Pula, Croatia took fourth place in the recent World Bartender Championships in Singapore. Taking part in the “flair category,” the 23 drink juggler extraordinary gave gave a superb stage performance, taking Croatia to the World Cup for the first time ever. Karlo is aiming even higher for next year’s competition.

14 years ago

Brâncuşi’s Gate of the Kiss – A Metaphor of Romanian Spirit

Mihaela Lica Butler

Romania celebrates today Constantin Brâncuşi’s 135th birthday – a reason for Argophilia to invite you to Târgu Jiu, to see the sculptor’s finest outdoors works.

14 years ago

Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome Travels to Brazil

Mihaela Lica Butler

The campaign is currently live on Travelocity. Elements include targeted banner ads to shoppers to South America, email placements and a custom micro-site featuring premier tourism destinations within Brazil

14 years ago

Langkawi Water Festival – A Thai Watersport Jewel

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you are an extreme sports fan, and just happen to be headed to Thailand, then the much anticipated Langkawi Water Festival should be right up your alley. Hosted by the Malaysian resort, this high octane event is an opportunity to be amazed and to cool off under the hot Thai sun.

14 years ago

Are UK Airlines Rip-Off Artists?

Phil Butler

According to a press release from the Air Travel Advisory Bureau, customers of some UK airlines may have been ripped off to the tune of millions of pounds in unreceived refunds, Air Passenger Duty (APD), and canceled airline purchases.

14 years ago

Valentine’s Day Discount from OpenSkies

Mihaela Lica Butler

Customers who purchase two roundtrip flights from Washington D.C. to Paris with OpenSkies will receive a $400 discount.

14 years ago

Alexandria Is America’s Most Romantic City

Mihaela Lica Butler

Alexandria, a romantic city on the Western bank of the Potomac, could be the ideal retreat this Valentine’s Day.

14 years ago

A Swiss Alternative – Ski Stowe in Vermont

Phil Butler

When Switzerland is out of the question, an even the value of skiing or snowboarding Eastern Europe seems impossible, there is Stowe, Vermont. For the weekend Winter excursion for easterners, Stowe represents a top notch skiing solution. While not the cheapest lift ticket in the world, Vermont accommodations are famous for rustic luxury.

14 years ago

San Francisco CityPASS Just Got Better

Mihaela Lica Butler

With San Francisco CityPASS, smart travelers can save nearly half off admission to the city’s top attractions and enjoy a week’s worth of unlimited cable car rides.

14 years ago

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