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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.

Last-Minute Halloween Shopping at Amazon

2023-10-27 by Iorgos Pappas

Halloween shopping at Amazon.

Halloween is just around the corner, and if left things to the last minute, Amazon has got you covered for all your Halloween shopping needs.

Arajet Now Offers Direct Flights Between Toronto and Santo Domingo

2023-10-27 by Iorgos Pappas

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Arajet (IATA: DM; ICAO: DWI, Callsign: DOMINICAN), the low-cost airline based in the Caribbean, has expanded its operations to Canada by offering direct flights between Toronto and Santo Domingo.

Chania Municipal Market Likely to Reopen in Summer 2024

2023-10-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Chania Municipal Market

Panagiotis Simandirakis, Mayor of Chania, says Chania Municipal Market (Agora) will reopen in the summer of 2024.

Tags: Chania Agora, Chania Municipal Market

European Sleeper Night Train to Travel from Brussels to Prague

2023-10-16 by Iorgos Pappas

European Sleeper Brussels Prague route

Starting on March 25, 2024, the European Sleeper night train currently connecting Brussels, Amsterdam, and Berlin will expand to include the capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague.

Amadeus: Surge in Global Hotel Occupancy in 2023

2023-09-28 by Iorgos Pappas

Koukoumi Hotel Mykonos

Global hotel occupancy levels for 2023 are currently 10% higher than in 2022, according to data from Amadeus.

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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.

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

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