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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Solo Your Cretan Craft Beer Invites Libationists to the First Solo Open Thursdays of 2025

2025-01-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Solo Your Cretan Craft Beer event poster

The first Solo Your Cretan Craft Beer Open Thursdays of 2025 offers Free Brazilian food with beer, Happy Hour, and music inside the brewery.

Ancient Pelinna Restoration Will Preserve the Monument and Provide an Accessible Visitor Experience

2025-01-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

View of the wall at the Acropolis of Ancient Pelinna

Restoration works at Ancient Pelinna in its northwest bastion aim to create a welcoming, safe archaeological site for visitors.

Greek Ministry of Culture Plans to Revive the Agios Georgios Acropolis in Fourni Korseon

2025-01-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Agios Georgios Acropolis

Plans for the Agios Georgios Acropolis restoration include improved access, preservation, and facilities to enrich the visitor experience.

New Routes and Viewpoints Enhance Accessibility at the Ancient Agora of Athens and Kerameikos

2025-01-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

3D visualization of the routes at the Ancient Agora of Athens

Recent enhancements at the Ancient Agora of Athens and Kerameikos archaeological sites bring improved accessibility, better visitor flow, and upgraded amenities. The projects, managed by the Greek Ministry of Culture, aim to restore ancient pathways while creating new routes for all visitors, including individuals with mobility challenges. Added viewing points and rest areas enhance the […]

Athens Marks 5,000 Tree Plantings in 2024 with a 700-Year-Old Olive Tree

2025-01-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

700-year-old Olive Tree

To mark the milestone of planting 5,000 trees in 2024, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas participated in a symbolic tree-planting event on December 31, 2024. The star of the day? A 700-year-old olive tree is now rooted in front of the Old Parliament building on Stadiou Street. Key Highlights from Athens’ Green Project in 2024 A […]

Archaeological Site of Gortyn to Get Accessibility Upgrades

2024-12-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Photorealistic depiction of formations west of the Conservatory of Gortyn

The Ministry of Culture focuses on improving visitor pathways and accessibility at the significant archaeological site of Gortyn in Crete. These initiatives aim to make the ancient ruins more accessible for individuals with disabilities or mobility issues. The improvements are part of a larger restoration project, which includes preserving and highlighting key monuments. This broader […]

Crete to Soon Open the Anogeia Cultural Park

2024-12-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Anogeia Cultural Park

Anogeia Cultural Park will reshape cultural tourism. With a budget of €4M, this project honours the heritage and boosts cultural tourism.

Marriott Expands Outdoor Collection with Postcard Cabins

2024-12-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

By 2025, Postcard Cabins will become part of Marriott’s travel platforms, including the Marriott Bonvoy program.

By 2025, Postcard Cabins will become part of Marriott’s travel platforms, including the Marriott Bonvoy program, with over 219 million members worldwide.

Ancient Relics Found Beneath Athens Store

2024-12-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

ancient relics

Over 3,000 coins and 102 ancient relics were uncovered in Athens, spanning from geometric to post-Byzantine eras.

TUI Group Eyes Poland Expansion

2024-12-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

TUI Group CEO

TUI Group is expanding in Eastern Europe, with growth strategies set to redefine travel in Poland and beyond.

Samaria Gorge to Get Disabled Access

2024-12-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Is Disabled Access even possible in Samaria Gorge

A specific route, starting at the Upper Port of Agia Roumeli and extending to the Holy Trinity Church, will be designed for wheelchair users.

Will Sweden Become a Trademarked Destination?

2024-12-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sweden, trademarked destination.

Travelers’ detours have determined Sweden to apply to the European Union Intellectual Property Office to become a Trademarked Destination.

Will a School of Tourism Return to Xenia Ilios Hotel in 2025?

2024-12-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Xenia Ilios Hotel

The Ministry of Tourism plans to restore the Xenia Ilios Hotel for tourism training. Does Crete need yet another School of Tourism?

Holiday Cheer Hits the Heights: Empire State Building Unveils Festive Fun

2024-12-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Empire State Building Christmas

Empire State Building’s 2024 holiday experience features festive decor, Santa meet-and-greets, holiday movie nights, and iconic light shows.

Greece as a Hub for AI: Progress or Peril?

2024-12-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece as a Hub for AI Progress or Peril AI illustration

Greece positions itself as a leader in AI, but at what cost? Could ethical AI also mean higher unemployment?

Why December 20th is a Terrible Day to Be a Pig in Romania

2024-12-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Ignat superstitions

This is a look at Romania’s age-old pig slaughtering traditions tied to Ignat: superstitions, rituals, and a hefty side of pork.

Greek Tourism Ministry Plans Another Pile of Digital Projects

2024-12-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece digital projects

Are these tools enhancing travel or wasting Recovery Fund money? Dive in for critical insights.

Christmasland New Taipei City Is a Whimsical Winter Wonderland

2024-12-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Christmasland New Taipei City

Christmasland New Taipei City 2024 features magical light shows, themed zones, and family-friendly attractions.

9 Fascinating Things to Know About the Thessaloniki Metro

2024-12-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Thessaloniki Metro

A multimillion-dollar metro called “Europe’s best” launches in Thessaloniki with leaky ceilings, no cell coverage, and glaring oversights.

Crete’s Waste Management Plant in Hersonissos: Cleaning Up, One Ton at a Time

2024-11-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Hersonissos waste management

Crete breaks ground on a massive waste management plant, promising recycling innovations and a greener future by 2030.

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Crete and Souda Bay at the Center of Security Discussions Crete, home to the strategic Souda Bay naval and air base, has been mentioned in recent security discussions about tensions in the Middle East. However, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stressed that the island remains well protected and that Greece’s defense posture is more than […]

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2026-03-05 By Mihaela Lica Butler

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

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Psiloritis Geopark to Host Major Geotourism Conference in Crete

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The Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark will host the 6th Greece–Cyprus Geoparks Conference in Anogeia, Crete, June 11–13, 2026.

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