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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.

Skalani – Myrtia Road Is a Death Trap Waiting to Happen

2025-03-27 by Iorgos Pappas

Skalani – Myrtia Road

Public outcry erupts over dangerous conditions on the Skalani – Myrtia road in Crete. Concerns raised about risky repairs and urgent safety measures needed.

Chania’s Venetian Harbor Preps for Tourist Waves

2025-03-26 by Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s Venetian Harbor

Chania’s Venetian Harbor businesses gear up for the tourist season with maintenance efforts. Here’s what’s happening as the first international flights arrive soon.

Visa Express Boosts Turkish Tourism to Eastern Aegean Islands

2025-03-26 by Iorgos Pappas

Visa Express

The Visa Express program has increased Turkish visitors to Eastern Aegean islands, their growing stay durations, and what’s ahead in 2025.

Imagining Greece Retrospective Exhibition Explores Tourism and Nation Branding (1945-1989)

2025-03-23 by Iorgos Pappas

Imagining Greece

Olga Kefalogianni, the Tourism Minister, will kick off “Imagining Greece: Tourism & Nation Branding 1945-1989” with a ceremonial ribbon snip on Thursday. This riveting critique of branding tactics masquerading as a retrospective exhibition runs from noon to 2:00 PM at the ever-fancy Events Hall of the American College of Greece. If you’ve got two hours […]

Cretan Hoteliers Launch New Waste Management Initiative

2025-03-22 by Iorgos Pappas

Cretan Hoteliers Launch New Waste Management Initiative

Skipping the Waiting Game Crete’s hotel owners have decided to stop twiddling their thumbs waiting for government solutions. Instead, these proactive hoteliers are taking control of their own environmental impact. Waste piling up? They’ll handle it. And they’ve got the paperwork to prove it. Eight of the region’s key players in the hotel industry—names like […]

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