Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

World’s First Life-Size LEGO Tram Is a Homage to 137 Years of Tram Transport in Budapest

2024-11-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Budapest’s LEGO Tram is a life-size public art piece made from 1.8 million LEGO bricks, celebrating creativity and transport innovation.

Ukrainian Christmas Traditions and Symbols

2024-11-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Ukrainian Christmas traditions strike a balance between preserving historical symbols and adapting modern practices.

Horta Time: Ascolympros, an Autumn Treat

2024-11-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Ascolympros offers both culinary and health benefits. Its versatility in dishes make it a valuable addition to many meals

Fodor’s No List 2025 Needs to Expand Past 15

2024-11-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Fodor’s has shared its No List 2025—a list of places travellers might want to skip in 2025.

Chania Municipal Velodrome to Welcome Cyclists in March 2025

2024-11-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Works at the Chania Municipal Velodrome in Kathiana are nearing completion with the track projected to open for athletes in March 2025.

Why Kalopanagiotis Is One of the Best Tourism Villages 2024

2024-11-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Kalopanagiotis is among the 55 Best Tourism Villages 2024 for its history, architecture, therapeutic springs, and sustainable practices.

Did You Know You Can Go Skiing on Crete Island?

2024-11-14 by Mihaela Lica Butler

While Crete lacks traditional skiing infrastructure like lifts and lodges, it offers vast and untouched slopes for those willing to earn their descents.

Horta Time in Crete: Now You Can Forage Galatsída (Reichardia picroides)

2024-11-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Discover Galatsída’s unique characteristics, nutritional benefits, and its delightful culinary uses.

Türkiye Lifts Olive Oil Export Ban

2024-11-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Türkiye’s olive oil producers aim to increase exports to the US, Japan, and Australia after lifting restrictions, leveraging surplus stocks.

No Greek Mussels on the Market in 2025

2024-11-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Heatwaves struck Greece in July, pushing sea temperatures above 30°C in the Thermaic Gulf—temperatures too high for mussel survival.

Why Eating Pomegranates Can Boost Your Health and Lifespan

2024-11-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Autumn is a season of abundance and the right time to eat fruit otherwise unavailable fresh through the year. Pomegranates ripen from September to December and longevity experts champion the fruit for its potential to promote healthier aging and other health benefits backed by extensive studies. A study based in the United States found a […]

Climate Change Threatens Greek Saffron from Kozani

2024-11-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Greek saffron from Kozani faces numerous issues triggered by climate change and droughts that have hindered growth and production.

Today in Cretan History: Holocaust of Arkadi

2024-11-08 by Mihaela Lica Butler

A monastery is the site of the fearless stand and ultimate sacrifice of 943 Cretans, mainly women and children, during the Holocaust of Arkadi.

Delta Dermitzakis Partners with METKA on Ikos Kissamos Project

2024-11-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Delta Dermitzakis partners on major projects like Ikos Kissamos, reinforcing its leading role in Crete’s MEP engineering industry.

Would You Buy Lake Como Air in a Can?

2024-11-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Lake Como Air in a can is the latest controversial souvenir for visitors wanting to breathe in Italy’s famous lakeside atmosphere.

Greece Faces the Challenges of Overtourism: Should You Visit Now?

2024-11-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece is known for its ancient wonders and stunning landscapes, but the influx of tourists has raised serious concerns. Since 2017, overtourism has become the focus, changing the dynamics of popular destinations. Impact on Popular Destinations Insights from “Overtourism: A Literature Review” In their comprehensive study, authors Alessandro Capocchi, Cinzia Vallone, Mariarita Pierotti, and Andrea […]