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Guardians of the Sea

When tourists leave and winds rise, Crete’s fishermen remain at sea — weathering cold, solitude, and the eternal bond between…

Grecotel Tops Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Grecotel, the country’s flagship luxury hospitality group, has once again claimed the number one position at the Condé Nast Traveller…

Garlic, the Friend Nobody Invites to Dinner

Garlic is loved, feared, and used for everything from healing to superstition — but rarely eaten.

Authentic Cretan Snail Recipe — Boubouristoi With Rosemary and Vinegar

When the first rain falls on Crete, the snails come out — and so do the villagers. It is an…

October Rain Returns to Crete

October brings the first rain to Crete, and with it, the season’s small wonders — from the snail’s slow parade…

Suspicious Poison Baits Found in Potamos — Pet Owners Urged to Stay Vigilant

On October 14, 2025, trained detection dog Eka found suspicious poisoned baits in Potamos, Sivas. Police launched an investigation as…

Wizz Air Launches Larnaca–Bratislava Flights from January 2026

Wizz Air will connect Larnaca and Bratislava with three weekly flights starting January 12, 2026, expanding its Cyprus network and…

Samaria Gorge Closed as Storms Loom Over Crete

The Samaria Gorge will remain closed on Tuesday due to storm warnings from the Hellenic Meteorological Service.

Americans Are Trading Luxury for Meaning

The October 2025 “State of the American Traveler” report reveals U.S. tourists shifting from luxury to authentic, wellness-focused, and event-based…

Greek Study Finds Pools Innocent in Water Crisis

A new study proves Greek swimming pools are not draining the nation dry — it’s the old pipes, the leaks,…