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About Hamdi Baskia

Hamdi Baskia: globe-trotter, avid reader, and storyteller extraordinaire. He journeys through life with a passport in one pocket and a book in the other, believing the best tales are lived, and then penned. Hamdi’s escapades are as entertaining as his favorite novels, and he’s convinced every travel mishap is just a plot twist. Choosing between exploring new lands and diving into a new book? Now that’s an adventure in itself!

Silver Ambitions: Charting the Dynamic Lifestyles and Aspirations of Modern Retirees

2024-03-19 by Hamdi Baskia

Modern Retirees

The modern retirees are redefining what it means to enter their silver years.

Crafting Your Ultimate Outdoor Adventure on the Water

2024-03-06 by Hamdi Baskia

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Whether it is the gentle caress of a lake’s surface or the vigorous glide of a river, water uniquely enriches our outside studies.

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Stories of Interest

Gorge of Patsos Crete hiking season

Crete’s Hiking Season Gets Longer

2025-11-17 By Manuel Santos

Crete extends trail maintenance into winter as hiking tourism continues to grow. Visitors urged to stay safe — and never hike alone.

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Crete’s Hidden Winter Market Boom

2025-11-16 By Victoria Udrea

From honey to herbs, Crete’s winter fairs are thriving. Tourists and locals flock to village markets, where tradition, warmth, and inflation meet under one tent.

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Cretan Wineries Gear Up for Gastronomy Tourism

2025-11-15 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s vineyards prepare for a record season of gastronomy tourism, blending vineyard stays, local table pairings, and authentic Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Declares War on Potholes Again

2025-11-14 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion commits 854,000 euros to pothole repairs and road safety upgrades, promising faster interventions and safer streets—if the plan finally works.

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Crete’s Olive Oil Season Begins With a Question Nobody Wants to Answer: How Low Can It Go?

2025-11-14 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete braces for one of its weakest olive oil seasons as drought, pests, high costs, and poor infrastructure drive production and prices into decline.

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