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Eurail’s Progressive Moves in Travel: Turkey

2012-10-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Eurail even has bloggers

Rail travel fans in Europe can look forward to visiting Turkey now via their Eurail Passes. Starting in January Turkey’s state railway ( T.C.D.D.) will be a member of the Eurail Global group. Always thinking forward, the folks at Eurail seem to know when the trend heads in their direction.

Tags: alternative travel, rail tourism, rail travel, Turkey, Turkey touring

Allegro High Speed Between Finland and Russia Booming

2011-05-26 by Phil Butler

Helsinki, Finland

Since we reported on the Russia-Finland Free Visa issue, visitors to the Russian Federation via high speed rail have increased by 22 percent over the same period a year ago. According to the news, some 100,600 rail passengers traveled between Finland and Russia in the first quarter of 2011.

Tags: Allegro, Baltic tourism, Dmitry Medvedev, EU Travel, EU visa, Finland travel, Finland visa, Helsinki, high speed rail, rail tourism, Russia tourism, Russia travel, Russian Rail, Russian Railways, Russian visa, Tarja Halonen, visa, visa free travel, Vladimir Putin, Vladimir Yakunin

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A rescue operation occurred today in the Cyclameno (Vantes) Gorge near Chania after a hiker suffered a leg fracture.

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Crete at the Center of a New Saharan Dust Wave 

2026-05-14 By Argophilia Travel News

Crete faces a new wave of African dust and mud showers this weekend. The forecast predicts improvement by Sunday and clear skies on Monday.

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Will Spinalonga Be Ready for Tourists This Season?  

2026-05-14 By Arthur Butler

Mayor Manolis Menegakis meets with Lasithi Ephorate of Antiquities to discuss Spinalonga completion dates, Kalo Chorio archaeological zones, and museum readiness.

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Samaria Gorge Opening Pushed to May 16

2026-05-13 By Manuel Santos

The National Park of Samaria remains closed until May 16, 2026, due to safety concerns and winter damage.

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The Dafnes Wine Festival 2026: 10 Nights of Tradition and Liatiko

2026-05-13 By Argophilia Travel News

The 49th Dafnes Wine Festival will feature live music, dancing, traditional flavors, and of course, plenty of fine wine.

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