Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

skiing

Romania’s Borsa Revisits Olympic Skiing Development

2018-01-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The City Hall of Borsa has relaunched a project aimed at building an Olympic ski slope in the Carpathians of Northern Romania. In addition to building the longest ski slope in Romania, the project aims to create a world-class support infrastructure. 

Tags: Borsa, Romania skiing, Romania tourism, Romania travel, Romanian Ministry of Tourism, Ski slopes, skiing, Sorin Timis

Sochi’s Alpine Festival BoogelWoogel Tops Guinness Record [Video]

2016-04-10 by Phil Butler

BoogelWoogel

The BoogelWoogel Festival held at Rosa Khotur ski resort outside Sochi, Russian Federation set a new Guinness Book World Record April 9th. More than 1000 skiers clad in bathing suits descended the slopes there, shattering an old record set in Siberia.

Tags: BoogelWoogel, BoogelWoogel Festival, Guinness Book, Nina Zotina, Rosa Khotur, skiing, Sochi

Caucasus Ski Resort ‘Arkhyz’ Offers New Ski Instructor Courses

2016-02-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In ski news from Caucasus ski resort ‘Arkhyz’, instructors in alpine skiing and snowboarding, and JSC ‘Resorts of the North Caucasus’ will hold certification courses for training courses entry-level instructors ( ‘C’ category) and instructors average level of training (category ‘B’ ), for the upcoming 2016/17 season.

Tags: Arkhyz, Arkhyz resort, Caucasus, Northern Caucasus, Russia skiing, ski instruction, skiing, snowboarding, winter attractions

Graubünden skis into digital with dual Facebooks

2014-11-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Graubünden Travel Experts

Switzerland’s top holiday destination, Graubünden has ramped up further their digital marketing by launching a second Facebook page aimed at agent training.

Tags: Alps, ski destinations, skiing, snowboarding, swiss alps, Swiss travel

Aeroflot flies your ski gear free

2014-10-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Aeroflot logo

Russia’s biggest airline, Aeroflot has announced still more incentive to fly with them. Starting November 1, 2014 till March 31, 2015 the air carrier will have free extra baggage piece for carrying one set of skiing equipment under 23 kg. According to the press, passengers get one set of skiing equipment including one baggage piece with one pair of skis (or snowboard) […]

Tags: aeroflot, Russian airlines, ski vacations, skiing, Winter deals

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • …
  • 6
  • Next Page »

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Peskesi special

Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

Desecration as Policy: Crete Mowed Under for Profiteering

Heraklion grabage

Heraklion Buried in Trash as Workers Call for State of Emergency

Crete faces tension over migrant facilities

Crete Debates Migrant Facilities Amid Safety and Health Concerns

Crete’s stray cats define the island’s streets, but overpopulation raises problems for locals and tourists.

Too Many Cats, Too Little Care

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

dream holiday

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.

Cuvier’s beaked whale

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.

Peskesi special

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.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

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.

Birds of Crete

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.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2025 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS