Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

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.

Evros Cultural Revival: 70 Million Euros for Monument Restoration

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“Evros is at the heart of the priorities of the Government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis. From July 2019 to date, 70,000,000 euros have been invested in Evros in the field of culture. Culture for us is defence, and this is best understood by those who live here on the border, the Evrites. The project at the […]

From Olive Grove to Crime Scene

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As Cretalive.gr reported, a 49-year-old man has been identified as the person responsible. Whether it was negligence or deliberate remains to be seen—but a case file has already been drawn against him.

Don’t Drink the Water in Crete

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Drinking tap water in Crete is a classic hit-or-miss situation, and your guests deserve the straight facts. The pipes may be sparkling in Heraklion, but five minutes down the coast, you might get water that tastes like yesterday’s seawater with a dash of mystery minerals. Most locals don’t bother with the tap, and there’s a […]