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Mihaela Lica Butler

A former military journalist, Mihaela Lica-Butler owns and is a senior partner at Pamil Visions PR and editor at Argophilia Travel News. Her credentials speak for themselves: she is a cited authority on search engine optimization and public relations issues, and her work and expertise were featured on BBC News, Reuters, Yahoo! Small Business Adviser, Hospitality Net, Travel Daily News, The Epoch Times, SitePoint, Search Engine Journal, and many others. Her books are available on Amazon

Healing Secrets of Quinces, From Chania to the Windowsill

From ancient Greek rituals in Chania to modern superfood data, explore the magic of the winter's golden apple, Cydonia, the…

War Shadows Chill Crete’s 2026 Easter Season

With the Middle East conflict looming, Crete faces a booking freeze. From April's dual Easters to a risky May, here…

Grace Mykonos Is a Hillside Sanctuary Above the Aegean

Grace Mykonos reopens on May 1, with private sea-view terraces, plunge pools, an infinity pool, and wellness facilities.

Scaffolding Season Continues in Central Heraklion

The restoration of Megaro Kothri remains unresolved following new inspections. The former Minos hotel is frozen due to a dispute…

Crete Shows Resilience While Everyone Watches Oil Prices

Crete tourism remains stable despite Middle East tensions, says Chania Chamber of Commerce, as bookings slow and officials prepare an…

Hospitality and Tourism Optimism Hit Turbulence Again

Greek hoteliers warn of booking slowdown amid Middle East crisis, high taxes, and rising costs. Industry calls for competitiveness to…

Operation Desert Scorpion Puts Souda Under Extra Surveillance

SKAI TV reports that Operation Desert Scorpion has been activated to protect US bases in Greece, with Souda at the…

New Resort Project Raises Questions Near Historic Fodele

A new five-star resort project called Fodele Hills is moving forward near the bay of Fodele, adding to the tourism…

Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold

A destructive olive disease known as Gloeosporium is spreading across Crete, damaging harvests and threatening olive oil quality.

Middle East Airspace Shutdown Leaves Travelers Stranded

Airspace closures linked to the Middle East conflict have stranded thousands of travelers. Here is what EU passenger rights still…

Martis: Why Greeks Wear Red and White Threads in March

The Martis bracelet is a red and white thread worn in Greece throughout March, rooted in ancient tradition and symbolizing…

Cretan Hotel Workers Travel to Athens Over Unpaid Unemployment Benefits

Around 300 hotel workers from Crete head to Athens, saying some have received no unemployment pay since October.

Athens Carnival 2026 Sees Growing Attendance Across the City

More events, more visitors and bigger crowds mark Athens’ 2026 Carnival season, now officially a “strategic” urban celebration.

Clean Monday Without Food Poisoning

How to safely buy, store, and cook seafood for Clean Monday in Crete. Simple tips to avoid food poisoning and…

Fake Olive Oil Ring Busted in Northern Greece After €3.4M Fraud

Police in northern Greece dismantled a ring selling sunflower oil as premium extra virgin olive oil in Greece and Germany,…

Crete Celebrates Wild Greens With Hands-On Gastronomy Actions in Chania

The Region of Crete launches a series of experiential activities across Chania to celebrate wild edible greens, a core element…

The 5-Stop Food Trick in Heraklion

Save money in Heraklion by taking any bus five stops out of the center. Find neighborhood tavernas, better prices, and…

Heraklion Carnival 2026 Is Coming and the Crowds Are Already Warming Up

Heraklion’s Carnival 2026 program includes two Treasure Hunts (Feb 1 & Feb 8) and the Kastrino Carnival parade on Feb…

Do Plants Feel Pain?

Plants do not experience pain as animals do, but they sense damage, defend themselves, and communicate threats.

Why Crete Smells Like Burned Olive Wood in Winter (And Why That’s Normal)

From October to May, winter in Crete smells of burning olive wood. It looks illegal, feels confusing, and is completely…