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Cretan Green: Prickly Pear Extravaganza
Prickly pears grow abundantly on Crete Island. You will see them in the wild or in vast plantations. They are available in supermarkets, too.
Cretan Green: Why Stamnagathi Horta Is a Staple in Greek Homes
Welcome to Crete: we forage here. We are one with nature. We eat green. Some 300 wild leafy greens count as “horta” and of them, we only remember the usual suspects: borage, wild garlic, wild asparagus, purslane, amaranth, mustard, dandelion, and grass lily among others. But, the star of this story is stamnagathi. You can […]
27 Inspirational Travel Quotes to Fire Up Your 2022 Travel Bug
Flaubert once said: “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” Every time I wander to a new place, I feel just the same. Among all the inspirational travel quotes ever written, this is my absolute favorite. It’s raw and unpolished, but it says everything I want to […]
Odd Christmas Traditions Around the World
Christmas around the world is not all colorful Christmas trees and jolly Santas dressed in red and white outfits ringing bells and laughing “ho, ho, ho.” Instead, Christmas is a celebration of light, hope, family, tradition, and Jesus Christ’s birth. Presents are a joyful afterthought or aftereffect if you will. The pious observers will have […]
Is it Safe to Travel to Crete Now?
COVID-19 threatens your health, therefore it is not safe to travel to Crete now. Know before you must travel to Crete:
Is Crete a Good Destination for Solo Travelers?
Crete is an ideal destination for solo travelers. It has a low criminality index and a very high safety index. Here are recommendations from our local staff.
Black Friday Deals That Make Great Christmas Gifts for Travelers
With Black Friday deals just a stretch away, you are probably already preparing a budget to buy smart tech for your home and Christmas gifts for your loved ones. While COVID-19 still limits how, when, and where we travel, these Black Friday deals make great Christmas gifts for travel buffs. To find the top Black […]
World Vegan Day with Cretan Vegan Dishes
Here are some essential Cretan vegan dishes to mark the 77th World Vegan Day this year. Do you have any favorites?
How to Face the Cretan Winter?
will choose the Cretan winter (lasting from October until mid-April) to visit our island, but just in case, here’s how to face this tricky season.
Critida Launches ELeNi – Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Children
Eleni by Critida is an extra virgin olive oil for children aged six months or older. The product is named for Eleni Andreadaki, the company’s owners daughter.
Argophilia Exclusive: When Art Meets Marine Life in Chania This October
“When art meets marine life” is the name of an exhibition featuring the works of fisherman Nikos Mplazakis. The event takes place in Chania’s old Turkish hammam on Katre street, which was recently converted into a culture and exhibition center. Argophilia has exclusive information in English about the creator and what inspired his work. “When […]
Coworking Spaces May Be the Next Big Trend in Travel for Greece
Families traveling together to Greece may opt for remote working in the future, and coworking spaces are likely to become the next big trend in travel and hospitality. Benefits of Remote Working Remote working gained much popularity during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Offices closed, and many of their employees found themselves confined in their homes […]
Game-changing AI-powered Travel Innovations
AI is the new norm for travel tech – not only because of COVID-19. But, if anything, the pandemic accelerated the trend. Several hospitality companies turned to AI to innovate to retain customers and deliver better online experiences during the lockdowns that affected many countries worldwide. Looking back at 2020 and the first half of […]
VR Travel Experiences that Shape the Future
With virtual reality, you can travel anywhere, anytime, from the comfort of your home, office, hotel room, or wherever you are with your VR headset. VR travel experiences are not a gimmick, but a trend that shapes the future of travel. More than 90% of the world’s population was under some sort of travel restrictions during […]