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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.

Book Review: Your Go-to Guide for Foraging Cretan Horta

2024-11-29 by Iorgos Pappas

Your Go-to Guide for Foraging Cretan Horta

Discover 56 edible plants in Crete with this guide by Mihaela Lica Butler. A must-have for anyone seeking a sustainable way to eat healthy.

Greece’s Reputation: Why Tourists Rave (And Sometimes Complain)

2024-11-29 by Iorgos Pappas

Greece's Reputation: Why Tourists Rave (And Sometimes Complain)

Learn why Greece stuns tourists with culture and cuisine, yet struggles with environmental challenges. For the modern traveler.

Ryanair Winter Schedule 2024: What’s New for Puglia?

2024-11-29 by Iorgos Pappas

Ryanair releases its winter 2024 schedule for Puglia, featuring new routes, $500M investments, and promotional fares starting at €24.99.

Ryanair releases its winter 2024 schedule for Puglia, featuring new routes, $500M investments, and promotional fares starting at €24.99.

Athens October Hotel Occupancy Rose 2,2% YoY

2024-11-29 by Iorgos Pappas

Athens October Hotel Occupancy Rose 2,2% YoY

After a rocky five months, Athens hotels see a 2.2% occupancy rise in October 2024. Explore the stats and how they compare.

Crete Makes Headlines at ITTF Warsaw 2024

2024-11-28 by Iorgos Pappas

ITTF Warsaw 2024

Crete shines at ITTF Warsaw 2024. From school kids to seasoned pros, they all want a taste of Greece’s most diverse island.

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Stories of Interest

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Private Pilots Choose Sitia for Flying Tourism in Crete

2025-10-08 By Kostas Raptis

Sitia welcomed pilots from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria — a sky-high boost for Crete’s growing air tourism.

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The Art of Revving

2025-10-08 By Manuel Santos

The roar of motorbikes turns midnight into a concert. Argophilia’s Yorgos Pappas listens to the city’s sleepless soundtrack — part rebellion, part tradition, all Cretan spirit.

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Malaka Packs a Punch

2025-10-08 By Kostas Raptis

Yorgos Pappas unpacks the humor and humanity behind Crete’s favorite expression.

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Have You Ever Seen the Cretan Wildcat

2025-10-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

“Once, at dawn,” an old man from Anogeia tells, “I saw eyes burning in the rocks. Too wide for a cat, too low for a wolf. A fourogatos. He watched me, then vanished. No sound, no trace. Just those eyes.” The boy beside him laughs. “A story. A tale to keep children from straying.”The old […]

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Crete Still Rolls Its Own

2025-10-07 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s hand-rolled cigarette tradition endures — tobacco, skill, and stories passed from old hands to new.

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