Iorgos Pappas, Author at Argophilia

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.

First Snow on the Psiloritis Mountains, Crete

2023-11-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Last night, when other parts of Crete experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms, the peaks of the Psiloritis Mountains embraced the first snowfall.

Breaking News: Higher Prices for Cretan Cheese

2023-11-07 by Iorgos Pappas

Increasing production expenses and a lack of raw materials are leading to higher prices for Cretan cheese.

Archaeology: Massive Stone Hand Axe Found in Al-‘Ula

2023-11-07 by Iorgos Pappas

This 51.3cm long fine-grained basalt tool is likely over 200,000 years old, making it possibly the world’s largest ‘hand axe’ from the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period.

Όχι Day: 10 Fascinating Facts You Need to Know

2023-10-28 by Iorgos Pappas

Όχι Day commemorates the courage and determination of the Cretan people during World War II when they said “Όχι” (No) to the Axis powers.

Last-Minute Halloween Shopping at Amazon

2023-10-27 by Iorgos Pappas

Halloween is just around the corner, and if left things to the last minute, Amazon has got you covered for all your Halloween shopping needs.

Arajet Now Offers Direct Flights Between Toronto and Santo Domingo

2023-10-27 by Iorgos Pappas

Arajet (IATA: DM; ICAO: DWI, Callsign: DOMINICAN), the low-cost airline based in the Caribbean, has expanded its operations to Canada by offering direct flights between Toronto and Santo Domingo.

Chania Municipal Market Likely to Reopen in Summer 2024

2023-10-19 by Iorgos Pappas

Panagiotis Simandirakis, Mayor of Chania, says Chania Municipal Market (Agora) will reopen in the summer of 2024.

European Sleeper Night Train to Travel from Brussels to Prague

2023-10-16 by Iorgos Pappas

Starting on March 25, 2024, the European Sleeper night train currently connecting Brussels, Amsterdam, and Berlin will expand to include the capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague.

Amadeus: Surge in Global Hotel Occupancy in 2023

2023-09-28 by Iorgos Pappas

Global hotel occupancy levels for 2023 are currently 10% higher than in 2022, according to data from Amadeus.