Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

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

Iorgos Pappas is the Travel and Lifestyle Co-Editor at Argophilia, where he dives deep into the rhythms, flavors, and hidden corners of Greece—with a special focus on Crete. Though he’s lived in cultural hubs like Paris, Amsterdam, and Budapest, his heart beats to the Mediterranean tempo. Whether tracing village traditions or uncovering coastal gems, Iorgos brings a seasoned traveler’s eye—and a local’s affection—to every story.

About Iorgos Pappas

Iorgos Pappas is the Travel and Lifestyle Co-Editor at Argophilia, where he dives deep into the rhythms, flavors, and hidden corners of Greece—with a special focus on Crete. Though he’s lived in cultural hubs like Paris, Amsterdam, and Budapest, his heart beats to the Mediterranean tempo. Whether tracing village traditions or uncovering coastal gems, Iorgos brings a seasoned traveler’s eye—and a local’s affection—to every story.

Slow Food Travel Brings Its First Destination to Negros Island Philippines

2025-11-21 by Iorgos Pappas

Negros Island

So they launched the country’s very first Slow Food Travel destination on Negros Island. In this place, people travel, eat, breathe, and digest at the pace of a well-fed turtle. This is now Asia’s new milestone in sustainable gastronomic tourism. (Asia: “Sure, take it.”) Negros Island, also known as the Organic Capital of the Philippines, […]

Kaiki Fishing Boat Still Defines Greece

2025-11-20 by Iorgos Pappas

kaikis

The traditional Greek kaiki remains a symbol of island life, carrying centuries of craftsmanship and culture.

Ierapetra Gets 1.5 Million Euros and We Should All Clap Like Seals

2025-11-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Ierapetra wildfire damage

Government approves 1.5M euros for Ierapetra’s wildfire damage, celebrated as a major victory despite barely covering repairs.

allsun Hotels Launches Social Contribution Week

2025-11-18 by Iorgos Pappas

allsun hotels

allsun Hotels Greece wrapped up its Social Contribution Week with donations, volunteer work, and support for local families, shelters, and seniors.

Athens Hotels Prepare for Record Winter Occupancy

2025-11-18 by Iorgos Pappas

Athens hotels winter

Athens hotels are gearing up for a strong winter season as bookings climb, yet local pricing and tensions over short-term rentals linger.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 139
  • Next Page »

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

Gorge of Patsos Crete hiking season

Crete’s Hiking Season Gets Longer

Crete winter market

Crete’s Hidden Winter Market Boom

wine tasting

Cretan Wineries Gear Up for Gastronomy Tourism

Crete Olive oil organic

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

Cretan home in the Crete Five Tourism Zones

Crete Divided Into Five Tourism Zones

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

catamarans

The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

Geminids Over Crete AI illustration

The Geminids Over Crete

2025-11-20 By Manuel Santos

Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

Mig oleander

Poison Hiding in Crete’s Most Photographed Flower

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

Crete mushrooms

Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.

Road Upgrades Malevizi signatures

Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

More Crete travel news

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

COPYRIGHT © 2025 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS