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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.

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.

Diver Goes Spearfishing, Finds Statue Instead

2025-11-11 by Manuel Santos

diver finds statue Crete

A diver off Hersonissos found a mysterious statue resting on the seabed — but it is not ancient. Cretan dive centers are planting them on purpose.

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.

New Diving Park in Agia Pelagia

2025-11-03 by Manuel Santos

diving park

The Municipality of Malevizi is creating a new diving park with artificial reefs, fish tenants, and selfie-ready seascapes funded by the Greek Recovery Fund.

HMS Prince of Wales Anchors at Souda Bay

2025-11-03 by Manuel Santos

Prince of Wales

The British carrier HMS Prince of Wales is at Souda. Here’s how ship visits and local protests affect sightseeing, transport, and where to stand with a camera — responsibly.

Minor Earthquake South of Lasithi Barely Interrupts Coffee Time

2025-11-02 by Manuel Santos

A 3.6-magnitude quake hit south of Lasithi, and absolutely nobody cared.

A 3.6-magnitude quake hit south of Lasithi, and absolutely nobody cared.

Crete Delays Dive Park Permits

2025-11-01 by Manuel Santos

underwater tourism

Crete’s underwater tourism dreams face another delay as permit approvals move slower than a jellyfish nap.

Giannis Tatarakis Visits Orne Dig Site

2025-10-31 by Manuel Santos

Giannis Tatarakis Visits Orne Dig Site

The mayor of Agios Vasileios inspected Crete’s largest acropolis at Orne, where archaeologists continue discovering old rocks of great importance.

Psari Forada Diving Park Gets the Green Light

2025-10-30 by Manuel Santos

Ψαρή Φοράδα

A €220,000 investment in Psari Forada will create Crete’s newest diving park, boosting sustainable tourism and putting Viannos on the underwater map.

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