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Manuel began his journey as a lifeguard on Sant Sebastià Beach and later worked as a barista—two roles that deepened his love for coastal life and local stories. Now based part-time in Crete, he brings a Mediterranean spirit to his writing and is currently exploring Spain’s surf beaches for a book project that blends adventure, culture, and coastline.

Arvanitia Path in Nafplio Gets a 4.7 Million Euro Rock Makeover

2025-09-14 by Manuel Santos

Arvanitia Path

Nafplio’s famous Arvanitia Path, linking the old town to the beach, gets €4.78m restoration to fix rockslide risks and improve tourist safety.

Crete and Beyond: Accessible Beaches Get the Green Light

2025-09-13 by Manuel Santos

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Greece invests in accessible beaches with ramps in Hersonissos, Agios Nikolaos, and Tanagra, which received EU-backed funding in 2025.

German Hiker Rescued in Crete’s Aradena Gorge After Injury

2025-09-13 by Manuel Santos

Aradena Gorge rescue

On September 12, 2025, a 74-year-old German hiker was rescued from Crete’s Aradena Gorge after a leg injury left him immobilized.

How to Survive Greek Ferries Like a Local

2025-09-12 by Manuel Santos

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From booking chaos to deck-chair battles, here’s a tongue-in-cheek survival guide to Greek ferries that every traveler should read before island hopping.

Greeks Still Flocking to the Islands… Just the Cheaper Ones

2025-09-12 by Manuel Santos

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Rising costs are not stopping Greeks from vacationing. Instead, they are choosing closer, cheaper islands, shorter trips, and booking ferries at the last minute.

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The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

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The Geminids Over Crete

2025-11-20 By Manuel Santos

Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

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Poison Hiding in Crete’s Most Photographed Flower

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Oleander grows everywhere in Crete, but it is highly poisonous to people and pets.

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Do We Have Mushrooms in Crete?

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete offers rich mushroom habitats across its forests and mountains. Learn where to find them, when to forage, which species are safe, and how to explore responsibly.

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Why Rural Crete Just Became Easier to Explore

2025-11-20 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

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