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The Gift of Art from Romania’s Eugen Mihai

Phil Butler

Argophilia is proud to announce another great gift of love from one of the world’s great photographic artists, Eugen Mihai. In keeping with Argophilia Travel’s vision to show the world the best of Eastern Europe, still another extraordinary talent has contributed inestimable worth to our project. We hope you enjoy today, and in the months to come, the award winning images of on Romania’s and Europe’s great photographers.

Poland Turns to Beach Blanket Bingo Politics

Phil Butler

An interesting political campaign in Warsaw reveals just how creative (and beautiful) Polish women politicians can be. Sarah May has turned to a sort of “Beach Blanket Bingo” style of campaigning for Warsaw’s upcoming city elections – posing in her bikini and proclaiming her competency. Now there is transparency in a politician if there ever where any. Warsaw governance may never be the same – and that could be a good thing.

Hungary’s Most Famous Toy Inventor

Phil Butler

Have you ever wondered where the Rubik’s cube was invented? If you thought Mattel created it in America, you were wrong. A Hungarian inventor and professor named Ernő Rubik has thus far been responsible for puzzling over 350 million kids, and their fiends too.

Hungary’s Gyorgy Lorincz, A Wine Legend Fermenting

Phil Butler

The wine regions of Hungary are truly under-emphasized treasures of the world. This could be said for the wine makers there as well. Argophilia Travel News focuses briefly on one almost legendary producer, Gyorgy Lorincz. His recent appearance at the Budapest International Wine Festival reflects a re-emergence of Hungarian wines onto the world scene, and it is high time.

Belarusian Fashion Week, Alena Goretskaya Steals the Show

Phil Butler

Papilio fashion house designer Alena Goretskaya steals the Belarusian Fashion Week Show so far with her stunning wedding ensemble. The fashion event features some of Eastern Europe’s finest old and new design talents. The much awaited fashion event may pave the way for many emerging fashion talents.