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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.

How Did Mykonos Go from Glamorous Getaway to Cautionary Tale for Sustainable Tourism?

2025-04-21 by Iorgos Pappas

Mykonos Sustainable Tourism

Researchers published the Mykonos sustainable tourism study, revealing how runaway prices, crowded beaches, and aging pipes threaten the island’s appeal.

Shanghai Summer Season Launched at Xujiahui Centre

2025-04-21 by Iorgos Pappas

Shanghai Summer

Every year, cities around the world try to outdo themselves with flashier lights, louder music, and more things for the average traveler to buy, touch, or taste. However, Shanghai doesn’t just play along—it writes its rules and then tosses them sky-high. The kickoff of “Shanghai Summer” 2025 could have been just another calendar event; instead, […]

Heraklion Airport Records 290 International Flights for Easter 2025

2025-04-21 by Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Airport recorded 290 international flights over Easter 2025, with passenger traffic up 8.4%.

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport handled 290 international flights during Easter, seeing an 8.4% rise in travelers.

IOBE Forecasts Positive Performance for Tourism in Greece

2025-04-21 by Iorgos Pappas

positive performance for tourism forecast in Greece

In its latest quarterly report, the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE) forecasts a positive performance for tourism in Greece despite mounting economic and geopolitical challenges.

Tourists and Locals Grill Lamb by the Sea in Chania’s Venetian Harbor

2025-04-20 by Iorgos Pappas

Tsíkna takes center stage as Chania’s Venetian Harbor

Tsíkna takes center stage as Chania’s Venetian Harbor fills with locals and tourists grilling lamb by the waterfront for Orthodox Easter on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

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