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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.

Shark Makes a Cameo at Stavros Beach in Chania

2025-11-11 by Manuel Santos

shark illustration

A curious shark swam into Stavros Beach in Chania, surprising locals. Watch the video to see the disoriented fish.

New York BagelFest 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Fully Toasted

2025-11-10 by Manuel Santos

New York BagelFest

New York BagelFest returns Nov. 15–16 with a new Growth Lab for rising bakers, an industry mixer, and expanded family programming.

Crete to Argentina – Lost Threads of Humanity

2025-11-09 by Manuel Santos

Zakros Gorge

Recent genetic research from Argentina has peeled back another layer of our shared human story that was previously forgotten. Scientists analyzing ancient DNA from Patagonia have discovered markers that predate previously known lineages — fragments of a migration wave that were long thought to have been erased. In the Southern Cone’s dry riverbeds, bones and […]

Heraklion’s Easy Bikes System Has Been Out of Service for Months

2025-11-08 by Manuel Santos

easy bikes

Deputy Mayor Giannis Tsapakis says 60 bikes are under repair at the Pankritio Stadium. Easy Bikes relaunch expected around the new year.

Crete and China Strengthen Ties Through Tourism, Culture, and Olive Oil

2025-11-08 by Manuel Santos

Chinese Ambassador to Greece Fang Qiu and the Governor of Crete Stavros Arnaoutakis

Crete hosts China’s ambassador Fang Qiu for talks on tourism, agri-food exports, and cultural exchange — proving that olive oil and diplomacy mix surprisingly well.

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

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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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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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