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Search Underway for Missing Spearfisher in Palaiochora Waters

A 50-year-old spearfisher vanished Tuesday near Voulolimni in Palaiochora, Chania. Coast Guard vessels, a private boat, and Frontex are conducting…

The Viridian Crayon and Poseidon’s Sea

Crete is an island where myths linger in the salt air, where secret beaches reveal themselves like gifts, and where…

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki Opens With a Bold Urban Style and 90% Occupancy

NYX Hotel Thessaloniki opened September 1, 2025, with over 90% occupancy on day one. €25 million investment by Leonardo Hotels…

Crete’s Olive Oil Sales Keep Prices Strong at the End of Summer

Cooperatives in Lassithi and Chania closed key olive oil sales in late August 2025, with extra virgin prices above €4.50…

Germans Refuse to Let Crete’s Summer End

More flights, more bookings, and even November sun—German travelers are keeping Crete’s tourism season alive long after the beach chairs…

Why Crete’s Minoan Route Will Be the Cultural Walk of 2025

Three Cretan municipalities unite for the 2025 “Minoan Route,” reviving the myth of King Minos and Zeus.

Should You Pack a Squatty Potty for the Road

History's funniest bathroom tale—knights, unicorns, and the colon's best friend—now with a travel twist. The Squatty Potty is not carry-on…

Why Chania’s New Bioclimatic Seed Bank Will Be a Game-Changer for Eco-Tourism

Crete is set to open the first Mediterranean Bioclimatic Seed Bank in Chania. A landmark project blending conservation, green architecture,…

When Shoes Plot Against Your Suitcase

Packing shoes is chaos—boots eat space, sandals tangle, sneakers hide socks. A witty guide to taming your unruly footwear before…

How to Survive the Airport Security Line

From shoeless shuffles to confiscated shampoo, the airport security line is absurd theater. A witty look at how travelers survive…