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European Heritage Days in Eastern Europe

2011-08-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Macedonia will be sharing their heritage with the rest of Europe this year. The other 15 countries haven’t announced their programmes yet.

Tags: Council of Europe, Eastern Europe, European commission, European Heritage Days

Rick Steves Android App “Localizes” Europe Travelers

2011-07-15 by Phil Butler

Rick Steves goes live

European travel guru Rich Steves has just announced the release of his new Android app, Rick Steves’ Audio Europe. For a heightened sightseeing experience, for destinations across Europe, Steves has created a groundbreaking new tool. Audio Europe is another piece in the perfect mobile travel toolbox.

Tags: Android, Audio Europe, Audio Europe app, audio guides, Eastern Europe, EU Travel, Europe travel, European travel, Google Android, Google Travel, iPhone, Rick Steves, Rick Steves Android, smart phones, Stay, travel audio, travel expert, travel guru, travel startups, travel tools, Vinivi

Carpathian Nations Reach Accord on Sustainability

2011-06-07 by Phil Butler

Romania's Godeanu Mts.

In news from the Eastern European nations conjoining the Carpathians, the seven countries sharing one of the world’s great mountain ranges have agreed to joint sustainable management of the region. The Protocol on Sustainable Tourism was adopted at the Third Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Carpathian Convention (COP3).

Tags: Bratislava, Carpathian mountains, Carpathians, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Hungary, poland, romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine, UNEP, World Tourism Organization

Europe After Dark Co-Star Eva Galani

2011-05-21 by Phil Butler

Eva Galani

Last Summer we covered a fascinating story about Europe After Dark, an upcoming series covering the European party scene. Today we revisit the upcoming series with one of the Co-Stars, Eva Galani. Eva, gracious as ever, granted Argophilia this exclusive interview where she talks about the series and her own budding career.

Tags: Behütetes Meer, Eastern Europe, Europe After Dark, Europe girls, Europe video, Eva Galani, Galani, Greece, Greek actors, Greek entertainment, Greek party, Greek TV, Hollywood Henderson, hot video, hot women, Ikaria, Javier Bardem, Meryl Streep, Rigas Pantos, Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Sophia Loren, stars, stills, the girls of Europe, TV

East Europeans Fall in Love with Goa

2011-04-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Goa travel officials have launched huge marketing drives in Eastern European countries

The Indian backpacker’s haven of Goa is seeing a huge rise in the number of tourists from Eastern Europe, with record numbers of arrivals from countries like Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan so far in 2011.

Tags: Eastern Europe, Ernest Dias, Goa, Goa’s Department of Tourism, Kazakhstan, Mumbai, Ralph de Souza, Russia, Sita Tours, Travel and Tourism Association of Goa, Ukraine

Eastern European Cities Offer So Much Value

2011-04-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Riga is the best value capital city in Europe, according to the UK Post Office

UK travelers looking for a weekend city break away will achieve the best value for money in Eastern Europe, according to a new survey by the British Post Office.

Tags: Berlin, Boston, Budapest, city break, Dublin, Eastern Europe, New York, New York hotel, Post Office, Post Office Money Travel, Prague, Riga, Rome, Sarah Munro, Stockholm, Sweden, Tallinn, Three star Riga hotel, Travel Money, Travel Money survey, warsaw

The Rise of European River Cruises

2011-03-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Europe's most popular river cruise, the River Rhine

While travel to Europe may be slowing down a little with the emergence of stiff competition from exciting Asia, African and Latin American destinations, one sector is nevertheless seeing a rapid rise in popularity.

Tags: cruise tourism, Dnieper River, Eastern Europe, Europe by boat, Europe river, European cruises, Rhine River, River Cruises, river tourism, travel 2011, Travel Trends, Travel Weekly, Volga River

Estonia – The Next Big Thing In Eco-tourism?

2011-03-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Estonian eco-tourism has huge potential according to tourism experts

Largely unexploited Estonia offers huge opportunities for nature tourism devotees, it has been claimed. In particular, the country is a great place for birdwatchers, says Tim Appleton, chief organizer of the world’s largest eco-tourism trade fair, Birdfair. His comments yesterday were reported by the BBN news portal.

Tags: Bogshoeing, Eastern Europe, eco travel, Eco-Tourism, environmental, Estonia, Estonia travel, EU Travel, Europe tourism, Europe travel, European Union

UNWTO & Croatia Pact on Tourism

2011-02-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Croatia's greatest treasure - her people

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Croatia have agreed to further advance Sustainable Tourism and maximize its contribution to economic growth, job creation and development in the country.

Tags: Brela, Croatia tourism, Croatia Tourism Board, Croatia tourists, Croatia travel, Croatian dance, Croatian sites, Damir Bajs, Eastern Europe, Minister Damir Bajs, MoU, sustainable tourism, Taleb Rifai, tourism deal, tourism initiative, UNWTO, Zagreb

The Places of the East: Alexander Spendiaryan

2011-01-27 by Phil Butler

Inside the Alexander Spendiaryan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre

The Alexander Spendiaryan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater is located in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia. It takes its name in honor of Alexander Spendiaryan, an Armenian composer who wrote the opera Almast. This opera was the first one that was performed at the complex. The facility did not take on this name until 1938, five years following its official opening.

Tags: Alexander Spendiaryan, Almast, Armenia, Armenia theater, Armenia tourism, Armenian Ballet, Armenian Opera, Ballet Theater, Eastern Europe, famous places, Gayane, opera & ballet, Opera House, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake, Yerevan

Valentine’s Room Service Eastern Europe Style

2011-01-21 by Phil Butler

Room service - courtesy Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz

This Valentine’s take that special someone to a love nest never before experienced, Eastern Europe for example. Prague and Malta make for unforgettable romantic getaway spots. And the room service is incomparable.

Tags: Amethyst, Eastern Europe, Kampa Park, Malta, Malta hotels, Malta travel, Prague, Prague hotels, Prague Valentines, romance, Romantic Malta, Romantic Prague, The Arches, Valentine's 2011, Valentine's Day, Valentine's getaways, Valentines in Malta, Velentine's cruise

E-Tourism for Southern Europe on Tap in Athens

2011-01-19 by Phil Butler

Panorama of Technopolis Gazi

At the end of this month Eyefor Travel and TMA will host the E-Tourism and Travel Distribution for Southern Europe and Mediterranean in Athens, Greece. Industry experts, travel companies, and key investors are scheduled to attend this show focused on emerging technologies and strategies for the industry for 2011 and the years to come.

Tags: Ahtens travel, Athens Carnival, Chris Amenichi, Continental Airlines, Digital Week, Eastern Europe, EyeforTravel, Greece summit, Greece travel, Helena Paparizou, lastminute.com, Nick Hall, Slovenia tourism site, Slovenia travel, Southern Europe, Technopolis, Tinkara Pavlovcic Kapitanovic, TMA, tourism strategies, travel 2011, travel condference, Travel Daily News, travel summit

Serbian Treasures Including: Katarina Stefanovic

2010-12-16 by Phil Butler

Obedska bara

Argophilia Travel News intends to literally astound its readers with the most breathtaking places, people, and hidden treasures anyone can imagine. In keeping with this our goal, we will showcase the photography so generously contributed to our Eastern European travel endeavor for our readers. This week, the almost unearthly art of Katarina Stefanovi – and Serbia.

Tags: Ada Ciganlija, Balkans photography, Belgrade, Eastern Europe, Katarina Stefanovic, photo art, Serbia, the Balkans, travel, travel photography, travel photos

Hotel Prices Fall in Eastern Europe

2010-12-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Konaci hotels on Kopaonik.

Good news for travelers to Eastern Europe: the hotel prices in the part of the continent are lower than elsewhere, even for premium accommodation.

Tags: accommodation, Eastern Europe, hotel prices, hotels

Eastern Europe Digital Engagement 2010 – Lithuania

2010-11-30 by Phil Butler

Official website of Lithuania

If you surf to Lithuania’s online country portal you will be enthralled with just how pretty and refined that country’s online presence is. As websites go, their portal is nearly perfect for engaging visitors and imparting crucial information. However, closer scrutiny reveals an all too common missing link between the tools of engagement, and the actual commitment needed.

Tags: . YouTube, Brian Solis, Digital Europe, digitally aware, Eastern Europe, Engage, Europe, Facebook, Lithuania, Lithuania Facebook, Lithuania online, Lithuania Twitter, Lithuania YouTube Channel, modern websites, social media, Twitter, Web 2.0, websites

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