Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

Was Being a Spartan Woman Just One Big Greek Holiday?

2011-12-03 by Guest Author

queen Gorgo - still from the movie 300.

Our guest author, Eli Smith, takes a look at the oft ignored lives of women in Sparta.

Tags: Queen Gorgo, sparta

5 Ways to Enjoy Yourself on New York Holidays

2011-12-02 by Guest Author

The Statue of Liberty and New York City skyline

Our guest author, Peter, invites you to take a virtual journey to New York, to admire five of its most iconic landmarks.

Tags: Central Park, Empire State building, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National September 11 Memorial, New York Holidays, Statue of Liberty

Five Unlikely Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations

2011-12-01 by Guest Author

Ski Dubai

From skiing in Dubai, to even more unlikely destinations, such as Australia and Lebanon, our guest author takes you to five unlikely places for winter fun under the hot sun.

Tags: skiing, snowboarding, travel

The Best of Vegas on a Backpacker’s Budget – Backpacking Tips for Sin City

2011-11-30 by Guest Author

Las Vegas

Our guest author, John, shows you how to make the best of your trip to Las Vegas on a budget. Dining and lodging tips.

Tags: backpacking, budget travel, Holidays, hotels, Las Vegas, Sin City, travel, usa, usa vacation

Dancing with Death in Aguascalientes: Life-Affirming Holidays in Mexico

2011-11-29 by Guest Author

Mexican body art.

Explore some alternative attractions in Mexico (other than its beaches) including its art, the not-at-all macabre museum of Death, and culture of celebrating life.

Tags: Aguascalientes, art, culture, mexico, travel, well being

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • Next Page »

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Peskesi special

Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

Desecration as Policy: Crete Mowed Under for Profiteering

Heraklion grabage

Heraklion Buried in Trash as Workers Call for State of Emergency

Crete faces tension over migrant facilities

Crete Debates Migrant Facilities Amid Safety and Health Concerns

Crete’s stray cats define the island’s streets, but overpopulation raises problems for locals and tourists.

Too Many Cats, Too Little Care

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

dream holiday

5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

Cuvier’s beaked whale

Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

Peskesi special

Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

Birds of Crete

The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2025 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS