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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.

Greece Airbnb Record Hits New Highs

2025-06-25 by Iorgos Pappas

Greece Airbnb record

Greece Airbnb record:: INSETE data reveals who’s booking, where guests visit, and how tourist spending is changing.

Athens: Odeon of Herod Atticus Shuts Down for 3 Years

2025-06-24 by Iorgos Pappas

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The Odeon of Herod Atticus in Athens will close for at least three years from the end of summer 2025 for essential restoration work.

Agios Nikolaos Launches Thematic Tours Guided by Locals

2025-06-24 by Iorgos Pappas

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Volunteer tourist guides, historians, and locals will shape Agios Nikolaos thematic tours, beginning summer 2025.

Agios Nikolaos Honors Maritime Heritage With Nautical Festival

2025-06-23 by Iorgos Pappas

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Greece at Sea returns to Agios Nikolaos from June 29 to July 6, 2025, with athletic, cultural and environmental events.

INSETE Report: Travel Behavior and Economic Trends in Top Tourism Markets 2025

2025-06-23 by Iorgos Pappas

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Travel behavior in 2025: The newest INSETE study breaks down who is traveling, why, and how much cash they’re ready to part with.

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Papoura Hill Under EU Parliament Scrutiny

2025-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Papadakis submitted two clear questions to the European Commission: For now, Papoura Hill stands quiet—its stones, perhaps, listening. But beneath that silence, Crete’s people continue to speak loudly, defending the soil that remembers who they were before radars, runways, and all the mode. Crete’s rugged heart beats again with protest drums. The island’s archaeologists, local […]

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A Full-year Guide to Crete’s Aromatic Wild Herbs

2025-10-15 By Victoria Udrea

A month-by-month guide to thyme, oregano, sage, and pennyroyal — nature’s aromatic clock of the island.

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Illegal Tour Guides and Pricey Tickets Stir Chaos in Crete’s Tourism Scene

2025-10-14 By Iorgos Pappas

From “Ukrainian guides” in Rethymno to selfie tours outside Spinalonga’s €20 gate, Crete’s tourism saga gets bizarre.

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Crete’s Earth Cracks, but Hope Rises with the Rains

2025-10-14 By Arthur Butler

Crete remains in deep drought, with scientists warning of severe soil dryness. Farmers cling to faith,

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The Cretan Knife Is a Blade That Cuts Through Time

2025-10-14 By Mihaela Lica Butler

“The knife is the most permanent, the most immortal, the most ingenious of all man’s creations.” — Yevgeny Zamyatin If Zamyatin had strolled through Chania’s alleys, he would have seen his words embodied in the Cretan knife. Forged in fire, hammered by stubborn hands, and inscribed with mantinades that slice into the heart, the knife […]

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