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Odessa

Odessa Welcomes MedCruise General Assembly

2016-04-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

48th MedCruise General Assembly

More than 100 participants are expected at Odessa during the 48th MedCruise General Assembly at Hotel Bristol, a round table meeting dedicated to cruise and yacht tourism.

Tags: Black Sea, cruises, MedCruise, Odessa, Ukraine, Ukraine travel

Germany’s Steinmeier Warns of War in Ukraine

2014-05-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Steinmeier

The situation in Ukraine has the world on pins and needles as chaos prevails almost nationwide there. Germany’s Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has gone so far as to warn that the crisis may turn into war in eastern Europe.

Tags: Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany politics, Kiev, Odessa, travel warnings, Ukraine, Ukraine unrest

Places You Never Heard Of: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in Ukraine

2013-05-13 by Phil Butler

Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Fortress

It’s a sure bet if you are from the United States or even the UK, probably anyplace in Western Europe even, the city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi is as foreign a name and place to you as Mars or Pluto. But if you only knew, the seaside wonder probably would not be for long.

Tags: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Black Sea, Odessa, seaside, Ukraine, Ukraine seaside, Ukraine travel

Exploring Ukraine on the Dnieper

2011-04-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A more adventurous way to explore the Ukraine along the Dnieper river.

In the first of a new series, we will take a look at one of the fastest growing and most exciting areas of Eastern European travel, the river cruise. Touring Europe via river boat or barge is not new, but for those who have never experienced the continent via river, new horizons await.

Tags: Black Sea, Dnieper River, Europe, Imperial River Cruises, Kiev, Monastery of the Caves, Moscow-crimea railway, Odessa, Potemkin Steps, St. Anthony of the Caves, Tsar Nicholas II, Ukraine, Value World, Viking, White Palace, Yalta

Welcome to Russia Really Does Welcome Tourists

2010-12-07 by Phil Butler

Russia's Buryat's region the Arshan valley

Argophilia Travel News continues coverage of the Russian Federation’s initiatives to expand their travel and tourism industry. An interview with a top travel business executive reveals much about Russia’s road to parity in travel, as well as the nature of Russia’s industry. Expanded travel choices within Russia appear to be right around the corner.

Tags: Altai, Baikal, Kamchatka, Karelia, Kazan, Kharkov, Minister Putin, Odessa, Olga Timofeeva, Russia hotels, Russia industry, Russia travel, Russia travel industry, Russia visit, Russian Federation visa, Sevastopol, St. Petersburg, UNWTO, Vladimir Putin, Welcome to Russia

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

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Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

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The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

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The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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