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Heraklion’s Followgreen Wants to Teach You Green AI and Give Away a Kodak Camera

Heraklion’s Followgreen recycling platform launched a new Green Mission on “AI for the planet,” with an article, quizzes, reward points…

Crete Is Teaching Tourism Workers French Because French Tourists Refuse to Speak Anything Else

The Heraklion Chamber’s training centre is offering a 30-hour online French course for tourism workers, focused on hotels, restaurants, shops…

DYPA Social Tourism Just Got Extended Until June 2026, and Yes, It Can Cover Free Nights

DYPA Social Tourism now runs for 13 months until June 30, offering up to 6 subsidized nights + free stays…

Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House Moves Closer to Restoration With €260,000 Study Deal

Crete signed a €260,000 agreement to complete renovation studies for Heraklion’s historic Chronaki House, for full funding of restoration.

Archanes Is Getting a Real Archaeological Museum and It Will Be Huge

Crete is planning a new Archaeological Museum in Archanes using the old wine bottling facilities, with a €730,000 study program…

Heraklion Airport Is Closing Its Main Runway Again and Yes, It Will Be Chaos

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport closes its main runway Jan 19–26 for upgrades. Only the diagonal runway will operate, ATR turboprops…

Heraklion Carnival 2026 Is Coming and the Crowds Are Already Warming Up

Heraklion’s Carnival 2026 program includes two Treasure Hunts (Feb 1 & Feb 8) and the Kastrino Carnival parade on Feb…

Europe Ski Costs Compared: Cheapest Ski Rental and Skipass Destinations Revealed

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) compared ski costs across Europe, focusing on: ski equipment rental (skis, boots,…

From Tour Guide to Trailblazer: Travel Careers That Took Us Off the Beaten Path

Travel careers let modern adventurers earn a living while crossing borders, learning languages, and preserving cultural stories.

Crete Keeps Begging for Winter Tourists but Hides Its Best Winter Secret

Crete loves to talk about extending the season. Every year, the same press releases march out like disciplined soldiers: diversification,…