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Greek Farmers’ Protests and Road Blockades Continue

Fourth week of farmer protests in Greece. Holiday traffic gets a pass. Trucks do not. The message is deliberate.

Kastelli Airport Is Almost Ready. Again.

Crete, 2025. Kastelli Airport targets an opening in November 2028 following a new agreement. Past delays, infrastructure gaps, and Papoura…

Vasilopita, the Cake That Opens the Greek New Year

Learn what Vasilopita is, why Greeks bake it for New Year, and how the hidden coin became a symbol of…

Bleisure Travel and Remote Work in Vilnius During Winter 2025-2026

Vilnius, European Christmas Capital 2025, offers remote workers fast connectivity, coworking spaces, and winter culture ideal for bleisure travel.

Why Driving in Crete in Winter Is Dangerous

Driving in Crete in winter is not impossible, and it is certainly not exotic.

Winter Solstice in Crete and the Memory of the Sun

Winter Solstice in Crete marks the shortest day of the year, a quiet pause when light turns back, and the…

Vineria all’ Amarone and the Slow Descent Into Taste

Vineria all' Amarone offers a sensory way to stay connected to place, craft, and restraint without constant movement.

Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House to Become the Museum of Cretan Weaving and Folklore

The historic Chronaki House in Heraklion was officially handed over to the Lyceum of Greek Women, set to become a…

EU Entry/Exit System Causes Airport Queues Across Europe

Europe’s new Entry/Exit System triggers passport control delays of up to three hours, raising concerns ahead of the 2026 travel…

Christmas Events Continue Along Heraklion’s Venetian Walls

From December 21–28, 2025, Heraklion hosts concerts, cultural events, sports activities, and a drone show along the Venetian Walls.