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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.

Greek 2025 Tourist Season Brings Record Costs for Holidaymakers

2025-06-05 by Iorgos Pappas

Greek 2025 tourist season: beach in Crete.

The Greek 2025 tourist season arrives with soaring prices and fading hopes for locals, as thousands face the harsh reality: holidays now belong to the lucky few.

The Secret Thread of Ariadne: Nikos Kazantzakis and the Spiritual Labyrinth – Art Exhibition in Heraklion

2025-06-05 by Iorgos Pappas

The Secret Thread of Ariadne

The art exhibition ‘The Secret Thread of Ariadne’ opens at the Polychoro in Heraklion, June 6–13, 2025, offering free entry to all guests.

Airbnb Bulldozes the Greek Hotel Industry

2025-06-04 by Iorgos Pappas

Airbnb rentals soared past the Greek hotel industry

Airbnb rentals soared past the Greek hotel industry with over 1 million beds available despite government restrictions.

New Border Crossing Promises Faster Travel Between Greece and North Macedonia

2025-06-04 by Iorgos Pappas

Greece-North Macedonia border crossing

BorPres2 will open a new Greece-North Macedonia border crossing at Lemos. Officials will inaugurate the project on June 5, 2025.

A €877,000 Investment Plan for Thermal Tourism in Halkidiki

2025-06-03 by Iorgos Pappas

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877,000 euros allocated to develop a new thermal tourism site in Doubia, Chalkidiki

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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

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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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2025-10-13 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete’s cheese world goes far beyond Graviera. From xinomyzithra and anthotyro to kefalotyri, staka, and village specialties.

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From Ancient Minoan Hives to Today’s Thyme Honey

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The island’s bees still thrive on wild herbs, making honey as golden as its history.

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