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Russia’s Biggest Tour Operators Begin Yakutia Programs

2017-01-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Yakutia in Winter via Russian Tour

Two new tours to the Republic of Yakutia called “Amazing Yakutia” and “Hospitable Yakutia” will show travelers all that is magical about this mysterious and fascinating part of Russia.

Tags: adventure travel, agri-travel, Amazing Yakutia, backpacking, Hospitable Yakutia, Sakha, Yakutia

Romania: Underrated and Affordable, Must See in 2016

2016-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sinaia Monastery

Romania is regarded by many specialty publications as one of the must see destinations of 2016. It is pretty affordable when it comes to accommodation and cost for entertainment. It also has other things to appeal to you:

Tags: backpacking, romania, travel

Bulgaria’s Hidden Nature Gems: Pamporovo and Smolyan

2014-12-08 by Phil Butler

The Stream Resort Pamporovo

Most UK ski enthusiast have heard of Bankso, one of eastern Europe’s most publicized budget ski destinations. However wonderful this relatively new resort may be, Winter treasures in neighboring Bulgarian towns, they represent timeless beauty most people in the world never heard of. It’s these sorts of places, we at Argo love to share.

Tags: backpacking, Bulgaria, Bulgaria skiing, Europe hiking, Golyam Perelik, nature, Pamporovo, Rhodopes Mountains, ski vacations, Smolyan, Sophia, The Stream Resort, Thrace

Why Eastern Europe is the Cheapest Place to Backpack

2013-03-07 by Argo Contributor

Backpack Europe

Eastern Europe is by far one of the cheapest and most convenient places to backpack in the world. Cheap accommodation, free activities, and inexpensive cuisine make it friendly on a student or backpacker’s budget. If you are dying to see the world, then your dollar will stretch the most in any of the Eastern European countries. Here’s why!

Tags: backpacking, backpacking Europe, camping, East Europe backpacking, Europe travel, hiking, hiking Europe

5 Fabulous Destinations You Never Heard Of

2013-01-27 by Phil Butler

Kalymnos

It’s a big, big, big world we live in. No matter how technology further links us together, no matter what discoveries discoverers uncover, there always seems to be an information gap where “knowing” about people and places is concerned. Argo Travel News is all about showing readers as many of these as possible. So here are some Saturday discoveries you may want to visit.

Tags: Adventure Tourism, adventure travel, backpacking, exploration, extreme tourism, remote tourism, remote travel, Russia travel, Tibet trek, trekking

Hotel Berati Joins Argophilia Albania

2012-04-01 by Phil Butler

Hotel Berati owner Kozeta Karipiti

In a bit of our own company news, Argophilia Travel Albania has signed on another business this week. Our semi-behind the scenes distribution channel dedicated to Eastern Europe, the telling about people and places not so many ever took the time or energy to, is working, slowly, but surely.

Tags: Albania Adventures, Albania B & B. Bed & Breaksfasts, Albania folktales, Albania hotels, Albania Travel, Albanian backpacking, Albanians, backpacking, Berat Castle, Berat hotels, Berat travel, Citadel of Berat, Global Hotel Exchange, Kozeta Karapiti, Mount Tomorr, Robert Elsie, Roomkey

Magnuson Hotels Extends to Southeast Asia

2012-02-15 by Phil Butler

Borobudur - Courtesy © MicroJapan - Fotolia.com

An exclusive press release from Magnuson Hotels tells of their expansion into the Southeast Asia hospitality market. According to the news, the world’s largest independent hotel group adds the Grand Royal Panghegar Hotel in Bandung. A 450 room, four star hotel, the Grand Royal is situated in the center of Bandung, once referred to as “the Paris of Java.”

Tags: Asia travel, backpacking, Bali, Bandung, Bandung hotels, Bandung tourism, Bandung travel, Borobudur, business, Cecep Rukmana, economy, Grand Royal Panghegar Hotel, hotels, Indonesia business, Indonesia travel, Jakarta, Java hotels, Java Man, Magnuson Hotels, sightseeing, southeast asia, surfing, Volcanoes, West Java

10 Unusual Ways to Make Money Backpacking

2011-12-10 by Guest Author

backpacking

Going travelling on a shoestring budget? Why not pick up a few jobs along the way to keep you afloat?

Tags: backpacking, finance advice, travel aboard

The Best of Vegas on a Backpacker’s Budget – Backpacking Tips for Sin City

2011-11-30 by Guest Author

Las Vegas

Our guest author, John, shows you how to make the best of your trip to Las Vegas on a budget. Dining and lodging tips.

Tags: backpacking, budget travel, Holidays, hotels, Las Vegas, Sin City, travel, usa, usa vacation

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