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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.

Crete Doesn’t Worry About Overtourism

2024-07-11 by Iorgos Pappas

tourists on a beach in Crete

Crete doesn’t worry about overtourism, enhancing services and infrastructure to manage the large influx of travellers instead.

Study Shows Thai Travelers Increasingly Utilize Social Media

2024-07-11 by Iorgos Pappas

Thai travelers

Mintel research reveals that over half of Thai travelers use social media for finding travel inspiration, and for sharing their experiences.

Extreme Heat in Athens: Mayor Haris Doukas’ Plan for Resilience

2024-07-11 by Iorgos Pappas

Athens' urban landscape is dominated by concrete

Athens mayor Haris Doukas aims to make Athens, Europe’s hottest metropolis, more resilient to heat waves.

Guardians of the Bear: ARCTUROS Sanctuary

2024-07-10 by Iorgos Pappas

ARCTUROS Sanctuary

The ARCTUROS Sanctuary in the villages of Nymfaio and Agrapidia on Mount Vitsi, provides refuge to more than 20 bears.

Is Crete a Good Destination to Escape the Heat Wave?

2024-07-10 by Iorgos Pappas

heat wave

Despite the current heat wave in Greece there is some relief for Crete’s visitors as the Meltemi winds are expected to cool down the island.

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Sitia welcomed pilots from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria — a sky-high boost for Crete’s growing air tourism.

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The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.

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Yorgos Pappas unpacks the humor and humanity behind Crete’s favorite expression.

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“Once, at dawn,” an old man from Anogeia tells, “I saw eyes burning in the rocks. Too wide for a cat, too low for a wolf. A fourogatos. He watched me, then vanished. No sound, no trace. Just those eyes.” The boy beside him laughs. “A story. A tale to keep children from straying.”The old […]

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Crete’s hand-rolled cigarette tradition endures — tobacco, skill, and stories passed from old hands to new.

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