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TripAdvisor’s Top 5 Hotels in Crimea

2014-10-06 by Phil Butler

Swallow's Nest

Chances are you’ve only heard about the Crimea peninsula via news of a political nature lately. But for those interested in new and fascinating places to see and experience, this Black Sea gem offers its own world of intrigue, history, and vacation bliss too. Here’s a sampling of the best resorts and hotels in Crimea from TripAdvisor.

Tags: Alushta, Crimea, Soldaya Grand Hotel, Sudak travel, Wellness SPA Hotel More, Wikitravel

Wiki Wars Erupt as WikiVoyage Readies For Launch

2013-01-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A number of reports are suggesting that the Wikimedia Foundation is preparing to launch its own travel website later this week, which is expected to become a direct competitor to the popular WikiTravel website.

Tags: Jimmy Wales, travel site, travel sites, Wikimedia foundation, Wikipedia, Wikitravel, Wikivoyage

Triposo Mechanized

2012-05-09 by Phil Butler

Triposo: The power of innovation, and???

Triposo, the brainchild travel startup from ex-Googler’s Jon Tirsen and Douwe Osinga, just announced their new iOS app, the story arriving via TechCrunch. So, Argo Travel News decided to take a look under the hood of this fascinating new travel guide/suggestion engine.

Tags: Android, Crunchfund, Douwe Osinga, geolocation, iOS app, iPad, iPhone, Jon Tirsen, Micheal Arrington, mobile maps, Rick Empson, Stay.com, tech, TechCrunch, travel apps, travel tech, travel techology, travel tools, Wikipedia, Wikitravel, World66

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Stories of Interest

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Agios Nikolaos Honors Maritime Heritage With Nautical Festival

2025-06-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Greece at Sea returns to Agios Nikolaos from June 29 to July 6, 2025, with athletic, cultural and environmental events.

Matala Beach Festival 2025

Matala Beach Festival 2025: Where the Sun Sets, the Music Rises

2025-06-23 By Manuel Santos

Matala Beach Festival 2025 brings thousands to Matala, Crete, from July 4-6 for free concerts, street art, camping, and late-night parties.

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Richtis Gorge Hike Turns Perilous for Italian Tourist (Photos)

2025-06-23 By Manuel Santos

Richtis Gorge became the scene of concern on Sunday, June 22, when a 44-year-old Italian hiker slipped and injured his ankle.

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Heraklion Traffic Changes Displace Tourist Buses and Taxi Stands

2025-06-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s recent traffic changes have stirred controversy among tourists, locals, and drivers as taxi stands are displaced.

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5th Festival of the Region of Crete Kicks Off With Stavros Xarchakos Live in Eleutherna

2025-06-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Tourists in Crete can experience the 5th Crete Festival opening in Eleutherna with a free Stavros Xarchakos concert on June 27, 2025.

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