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OMW: A New Health Marvel

Victoria Udrea

Olive mill wastewater (OMW), once considered waste, is now recognized for potential health benefits.

Travel Alert: Updated Airport Regulations for Spain and Greece UK Travellers

Manuel Santos

As new airport security measures emerge, British travellers heading to Spain or Greece should double-check their travel plans. Starting September 1, European airports will enforce stricter hand luggage regulations. This adjustment follows a review revealing that the latest security scanners failed to meet necessary performance standards. In response, the UK and EU have reinstated the […]

Abu Dhabi Premium Experiences Draw Russian Tourists

Iorgos Pappas

Abu Dhabi (AUH) emerges as an appealing destination for Russian travelers undertaking long-haul journeys, driven by a notable increase in available seats for the latter part of 2024.

Greece: Steps Toward a New Cruise Framework

Manuel Santos

Greece Caps Cruise Ships to Santorini and MykonosGreece’s Cruise Boom: $908.4M Travel WindfallHeraklion Port: A Cruise Destination on the Rise Government announcements are expected soon amid preparations for fresh cruise regulations (Kathimerini report in Greek). Central to the discussions is the challenge of managing visitor overload. In places like Santorini, residents feel the weight of […]

Greek Ferries Offer Rough Sailing and Stinky Toilets This Season

Phil Butler

This summer in Greece is extremely hot, and the effects are felt everywhere, including aboard island ferries. State broadcaster ERT reported yesterday that a passenger aboard a ferry headed from Crete to Athens lost his cool over a toilet situation. According to the report, the passenger assaulted a crewmember over an issue with the ship’s […]

Israeli Hotels See Increase in Occupancy Amid Rising Prices

Mihaela Lica Butler

With the summer break in full swing, Israelis opting to vacation domestically rather than overseas. The ongoing conflict and the uncertainty of air travel, compounded by numerous flight cancellations, have dampened the desire to travel abroad. Despite the absence of foreign tourists, local tourism and the accommodation of evacuees have more than made up for […]

Sleeper Train Routes Suspended

Manuel Santos

The Austrian operator, ÖBB, has opted to discontinue its sleeper train services between Paris and Berlin only eight months after the route was introduced. This decision, influenced by extensive renovation projects in both Germany and France, also affects routes connecting Vienna with Brussels. Renovation work is actively taking place on the Epernay–Château-Thierry stretch of the […]

Experience Graceland: New Presley for a Day Tour Experience

Argophilia Travel News

Elvis Presley’s beloved Graceland estate in Memphis is introducing an exclusive new tour. The tour will provide guests with rare experiences while contributing to the ongoing preservation of the historic site. Launching on September 6, the “Presley for a Day Tour” invites just eight participants daily to enjoy access to areas cherished by the Presley […]

Crete Selected as Gastronomic Region of Europe for 2026

Phil Butler

Crete has been selected to be included in the Gastronomic Regions of Europe 2026 by The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT). An international jury comprising four experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd, PhD, evaluated the application of the Crete region for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After […]