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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.

Kitharida Lights a Tree This Year… Since the Christmas Boat Wouldn’t Fit in the Square

2025-12-06 by Manuel Santos

Christmas tree classic

Kitharida celebrates the season with a Christmas tree lighting — on an island where boats, not fir trees, are the real tradition.

Crete’s Ports on High Alert as Dangerous Weather Approaches

2025-12-06 by Manuel Santos

severe weather Crete

Heraklion and Rethymno port authorities issue warnings and activate full readiness as severe weather approaches Crete.

A New Travel Experience for Football Fans in Jakarta

2025-12-03 by Manuel Santos

Asia’ Chelsea-themed hotel

Asia’s first Chelsea-themed hotel suites open in Jakarta as part of a major fan event.

Crete-Riyadh: When Hype Replaces Common Sense

2025-12-02 by Manuel Santos

Crete Riyadh

The idea that Cretans can “afford” Riyadh trips highlights the many holes in a press release long on hype and short on evidence.

Cyprus Announces Tourism Agenda 2030

2025-12-01 by Manuel Santos

cyprus tourism agenda 2030

Cyprus hypes its Tourism Agenda 2030 with buzzwords, big promises, and zero substance.

Crete Faces a Growing Migration Route

2025-11-30 by Manuel Santos

Crete Growing Migration Route

Crete sees a surge in arrivals from the Libya–Gavdos corridor as government measures fail and local authorities shoulder the burden alone.

First Snow Touches Crete’s Mountains

2025-11-30 by Manuel Santos

first snow Crete

Crete’s peaks receive their first delicate snowfall of the season as winter slowly settles over the island.

Crime in Crete Rethymno Police Event

2025-11-29 by Manuel Santos

Crime in Crete

Vendettas, knives, guns-in-the-sky weddings, tourists thinking it’s Disneyland… and the academics trying to make sense of this beautiful chaos.

Tourist Police 171 Crete Help Line

2025-11-28 by Manuel Santos

Tourist Police 171

Every traveler in Crete should save 171. It will help you with and everything that needs a gentle nudge toward honesty.

Heraklion Taxis Announce 48-Hour Strike.

2025-11-28 by Manuel Santos

TAXI Heraklion

The Myth of “Unfair Competition” Let us address the fantasy. There is: The only “competition” Heraklion taxis have is: The bus. A bus that costs €1.20. A bus that arrives on time. A bus that does not play trap music at 7:30 AM. A bus that—scandalously—follows the shortest route. Heraklion Taxis Announce Strike — The […]

A Driver in Heraklion Explains Why the New 30 km/h Limit Will Change Nothing.

2025-11-28 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion driver

A Heraklion driver explains why the new 30 km/h speed limit is pointless in a city where nobody follows traffic laws.

Olympic Flame for Milan–Cortina 2026 Begins Indoors After Severe Storms in Olympia

2025-11-27 by Manuel Santos

Olympic flame ceremony

Storms push the 2026 Olympic flame lighting ceremony indoors, but tradition continues before the torch relay sets off.

Gassi Group and Authentic Asia Announce Greece–Vietnam Tourism Partnership

2025-11-27 by Manuel Santos

Greece–Vietnam Tourism Partnership

A new Gassi Group–Authentic Asia partnership aims to boost tourism between Greece and Vietnam, presented at Philoxenia 2025.

Kalavryta and Voras-Kaimaktsalan Prepare for Ski Season Opening

2025-11-27 by Manuel Santos

Kalavryta Greece ski season

Kalavryta and Kaimaktsalan get ready for the 2025-2026 ski season with new facilities and cautious optimism.

Heraklion Opens Consultation on New Speed Limits

2025-11-26 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion speed limits

Heraklion launches consultation on proposed 30 km/h speed limits from 26 November 2025. No changes yet.

Agia Pelagias Beach Finally Getting Fixed

2025-11-25 by Manuel Santos

Agia Pelagia beach upgrade

Malevizi approves new funding for Agia Pelagia beach’s upgrade, flood works, and garbage trucks—marking progress mainly on paper for now.

The Geminids Over Crete

2025-11-20 by Manuel Santos

Geminids Over Crete AI illustration

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

Crete’s Hiking Season Gets Longer

2025-11-17 by Manuel Santos

Gorge of Patsos Crete hiking season

Crete extends trail maintenance into winter as hiking tourism continues to grow. Visitors urged to stay safe — and never hike alone.

Chania Welcomes 400,000 Cruise Passengers — and Counting

2025-11-12 by Manuel Santos

Emerald Azzurra

Nearly 400,000 cruise visitors reached Chania this year, but with port upgrades still pending, Souda’s infrastructure is sailing close to overload.

Vietnam Steps Onto the Global Performance Ma

2025-11-12 by Manuel Santos

Vingroup

From G-Dragon’s world tour to integrated cultural tourism, Vietnam positions itself as a new center for entertainment and travel in Asia.

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