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Hole on Agios Giannis Khostos Bridge Raises Safety Concerns

A visible hole and cracks on the Agios Giannis Khostos bridge in Heraklion worry drivers, though officials insist there is…

German Tourist Rescued After Fall on Kolokytha Island Trail

A 79-year-old German tourist was safely rescued after a fall on Kolokytha Island in Crete. Firefighters and EKAB paramedics ensured…

Airbnb Rentals Face New Restrictions in Greece’s Hotspots

Greece extends its ban on new Airbnb licenses to Chania, Thessaloniki, Santorini, Paros, and Halkidiki, while AADE clarifies strict new…

Whispering Springs of Zaros

Zaros springs feed village fountains and a national bottled water brand. A lifeguard’s look at water you can hear and…

The Last Fig Harvest of Crete

In Crete, families race to dry the last figs before the autumn rains. A lifeguard’s eye on rooftop trays, sticky…

Why Goat Milk Tastes Sweeter in Crete

In Crete, goats feeding on carobs produce milk with a sweeter taste, giving local cheese its unique flavor.

You Never See the Eels in Lake Kournas, Do You?

Lake Kournas in Crete hides mysterious eels trapped between myth and migration. Locals still whisper stories of the elusive creatures.

Delina Snake: Lunch Interrupted on a Mountain Terrace

At Delina Mountain Resort in Anogia, I witnessed a snake with a koi fish in its mouth. A personal encounter…

The Last Fishermen of Mochlos

In the tiny harbor of Mochlos, Crete’s last fishermen mend nets and head out to sea while tourists watch. A…

Slippers, the Soft Welcome of Home

Slippers are more than footweaar. A soft welcome at the door, they carry stories of comfort, hospitality, and everyday life.