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Rigas Pantos

Egyptian Papyrus Making – Up Close

2011-09-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Egypt

As part of any guided tour to the Pyramids of Giza, a stop at one of the many Papyrus vendors on the main strip leading up to the plateau, is simply a must. The art that is drawn on the papyrus paper is almost as valuable as the paper itself, and visitors can purchase anything from a classic cartouche with your name in hieroglyphics, to a depiction of the ancient Egyptian zodiac, or even one of my favorites, a more modern work of a Pharaoh’s bust. But what you take along in understanding, will be even more valuable weighed against the sands of time.

Tags: ancient arts, ancient Egypt, Cairo, Egypt, papyrus making, Rigas Pantos

Moonlit Marble: Greece’s Full August Moon

2011-08-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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In our history, the moon has always been present in our minds and imaginations; from goddess in ancient times, to a decade long rallying call at the height of the Cold War. We have always been mystified, enchanted, and even frightened by its powers.

Tags: Cape Sounion, Delphi, Greece, Greece advantures, Greek events, Greek temples, Greek tourism, Oracle of Delphi, Rigas Pantos, Theater in Epidavros

Egypt: Gift of the Nile 2011

2011-08-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Great Sphinx of Giza

On the plateau of Giza, a sentinel stands guard. Built of stone, its body is that of a lion, it’s face that of its maker. The Sphinx has served as a witness to history unfolding, from the fall of the Pharaohs; great armies have marched in front of it led by generals of legend – Napoleon, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great himself. The Great Sphinx has even witnessed the mighty river Nile change its course. And now this guardian of Egypt is witness to the fall of the modern Pharaoh of Egypt.

Tags: Alexander, Argo Reports, Caesar, Cairo, Cairo trip, Egypr tourism, Egypt, Egypt hotels, Egypt travel, Egyptian trips, Great Pyramid, Napoleon, Pharoh, pyramids, Rigas Pantos, Sphinx, trip log

Cariocas: I Like my Little Greek House on the Beach!

2011-06-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

David Morales the wallflower

Sea, sun, tanned skin, and pumping house; a combination not uncommon on the Greek Islands, known the world over as little slices of vacation heaven dotting the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean. But, many people travel to Athens and want to have a taste of this unique atmosphere without going too far out of the city. Cariocas is the answer.

Tags: beach clubs, Cariocas, Danny Krivit, David Morales, Greece attractions, Greece DJ's, Greece tourism, Greek beaches, Greek clubs, Greek nightlife, Greek travel, Rigas Pantos, Timmy Regisford, Visit Athens, Visit Greece

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

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