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Diipa Khosla’s fashionable Prague

2014-12-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Diipa in Prague

Last month Argo Travel News caught up with web celebrity and fashion model Diipa Khosla after a photo shoot with influence startup Bebang* in Prague. Diipa helped reveal for Bebang, and for brands there, the power and value of influence marketing. More importantly though, the digital call for “experience sharing” instead of broadcast advertising, catches hold.

Tags: Bebang, Czech travel, fashion, Fusion Hotel, luxury, Prague, YANA THAL

Plzeň, the capital of Beer becomes a hub of culture

2014-09-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Czech Tourism

The Czech Tourism Authority has announced one of the world’s largest carousels, coming to Bohemian Plzeň, the upcoming Capital of Culture for 2015. Next year’s rich tapestry of cultural events kicks off early with this great beer city’s offering of one of France’s biggest carousels, Le Manège Carré Sénart, and a giant puppet extravaganza.

Tags: Czech events, Czech travel, European Capital of Culture, Plzeň

Prague Explosion May Have Left Some Trapped

2013-04-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Prague - Courtesy © sborisov - Fotolia.com

A powerful explosion in the center of Prague yesterday has injured scores of people and may have left many trapped beneath rubble. The explosion, believed to be from a gas leak, was powerful enough for tourists packing the Charles Bridge felt the explosion. Police say the explosion appears to be from a natural gas leak rather than some terrorist of other act of violence.

Tags: Czech tourism, Czech travel, Prague explosion, Prague tourism, Prague travel, travel alerts

The 5 Best Cities in Eastern Europe to Visit this Summer

2013-03-07 by Argo Contributor

Eastern Europe is full of amazing countries – each with their own unique identity and culture. It is a great place to visit because the exchange rate is low in addition to the already cheaper standard of living. Simply put, traveling to Eastern Europe means that you will get an amazing opportunity to experience different cultures on a budget this summer.

Tags: Czech travel, Eastern Europe, Kiev, Krakow, Prague, Ukraine vacation, vacations

Prague Hotel Takes Hospitality To Next Level

2010-11-08 by Phil Butler

Prague from the river.

A new type of hotel is emerging. Accomodations where renewable energy and cutting edge techology afford not only value for the guest, but people in general. Impact-Corti Company’s new Mosaic House in Prague is an example of taking Eco-friendly hospitality to the next level.

Tags: Czech hotels, Czech tourism, Czech travel, eco-hotel, green hotel, green hotels, hotel deals, hotels, Mosaic House, Prague deals, Prague hotels, Prague travel

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