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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.

OT Forum: Big Reductions Coming for Speedboat Ferry Tickets

2025-05-06 by Iorgos Pappas

speedboat ferry tickets Prices Set to Drop Significantly in Greece

Vasilis Kikilias, Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, unveiled significant price cuts for speedboat ferry tickets at the 5th OT Forum.

Mykonos Pushes 15% Discounts on Luxury Airbnbs Amid Anxiety Over Falling Demand

2025-05-05 by Iorgos Pappas

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Tourists eyeing Mykonos in summer 2025 will find 15% discounts on luxury Airbnbs, as local owners scramble to revive flagging demand.

Santorini Air Arrivals Plunged 34% in April

2025-05-05 by Iorgos Pappas

Santorini air arrivals AI illustration

In April 2025, Santorini air arrivals decreased by 34%, blamed on earlier seismic activity. Tourism officials scrambled to restore confidence with global campaigns.

VOAK Completion Drags On

2025-04-23 by Iorgos Pappas

VOAK completion on Crete

VOAK completion on Crete inches forward as the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Nikos Tachiaos, discusses the latest hurdles and plans for the island’s major highway.

Full Hotels and Packed Cafés at Easter in Ierapetra

2025-04-22 by Iorgos Pappas

Easter in Ierapetra

During Easter in Ierapetra, officials report 70% hotel occupancy, crowded eateries, and demand fueled by good weather and tradition.

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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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Cheese Beyond Graviera in Crete

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

2025-10-12 By Mihaela Lica Butler

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

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University of Crete and Agios Nikolaos Join Forces for Lassithi History Center

2025-10-11 By Victoria Udrea

The University of Crete and the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos announced the creation of the Lassithi Center for Medieval and Modern History and Archaeology in Neapolis

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When Freshwater Breathes in Crete

2025-10-11 By Mihaela Lica Butler

In Crete, dragonflies, frogs, and endemic fish thrive in rare waters where rivers only flow after rain.

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