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Ion Bogdan V. writes with sharp honesty about ideas, branding, identity, and the often messy process of naming things that matter. He explores the edge between concept and execution—whether it’s 9 CRONOS LUMYS 6 or a brand that never quite made it.

About Ion Bogdan V.

Ion Bogdan V. writes with sharp honesty about ideas, branding, identity, and the often messy process of naming things that matter. He explores the edge between concept and execution—whether it’s 9 CRONOS LUMYS 6 or a brand that never quite made it.

Slippers, the Soft Welcome of Home

2025-09-23 by Ion Bogdan V.

slippers

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

Cretan Goats Can Spell

2025-09-22 by Ion Bogdan V.

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Cretan Goats Can Spell article again, full body with its meta, so you have it clean in one place.

Lent’s Little Lie Snails on the Plate

2025-09-21 by Ion Bogdan V.

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Snails are eaten during Lent despite being meat. Cheap, flavorful, and cooked with herbs and olive oil, they reveal a curious twist in Cretan tradition.

Grecotel Turns 50 With a Cretan-Style Party at Fortezza

2025-09-20 by Ion Bogdan V.

Grecotel marks 50 years with a grand music event at Rethymno’s Fortezza, honoring its employees, Cretan roots, and half a century of Greek hospitality.

Grecotel marks 50 years with a grand music event at Rethymno’s Fortezza, honoring its employees, Cretan roots, and half a century of Greek hospitality.

Prickly Pears and Hidden Fruits of Crete

2025-09-20 by Ion Bogdan V.

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Argophilia explores Crete’s hidden fruits, from prickly pears to carob pods, pomegranates, and bitter oranges.

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