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Kostas Raptis is a reporter living in Heraklion, Crete, where he covers the fast-moving world of AI and smart technology. He first discovered the island in 2016 and never quite forgot it—finally making the move in 2022. Now based in the city he once only dreamed of calling home, Kostas brings a curious eye and a human touch to the stories shaping our digital future.

How to Survive the Airport Security Line

2025-09-01 by Kostas Raptis

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From shoeless shuffles to confiscated shampoo, the airport security line is absurd theater. A witty look at how travelers survive the most humiliating ritual of modern travel.

Heat Alert in Crete: Yellow Warning as September Opens with Summer Temperatures

2025-09-01 by Kostas Raptis

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September in Crete is starting to feel more like July, with the Hellenic National Meteorological Service issuing a Yellow Warning for extreme heat. According to meteorologists, daytime highs across the island are expected to reach 33–36 °C, with inland Greece potentially reaching up to 38 °C midweek. These temperatures, when combined with unusually warm seas, make […]

Are AI Tools Making Tour Operators Worse at Their Jobs?

2025-08-31 by Kostas Raptis

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As AI tools reshape travel planning, tour operators risk losing the personal touch that once defined their craft.

How AI Is Rewriting Travel From Search to Sunset

2025-08-31 by Kostas Raptis

AI is reshaping travel

AI is reshaping travel, from smart trip planning and predictive pricing to biometric airports and eco-routing.

Airbnb Lets US Guests Reserve Now, Pay Later

2025-08-28 by Kostas Raptis

Reserve Now Pay Later Airbnb

Airbnb launches Reserve Now, Pay Later for US stays, letting guests book without upfront payment while hosts keep their cancellation protections intact.

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

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

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