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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Anticipated Fare Increase for Ferry Passengers

2024-10-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Blue Star ferry

Ferry passengers should expect a notable increase in ticket prices starting in 2025.

Christmas Airbnb Trends for Festive Hosts

2024-10-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Christmas

Airbnb hosts have reasons to be optimistic during this festive season: demand during the showcases a remarkable 27% year-over-year increase.

Sacred Gate Unearthed at the Minoan Palace in Archanes

2024-10-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sacred Gate

The uncovering of the Sacred Gate reveals a complex structure flanked by altars and stone extensions, including a previously found elongated altar and a stepped altar.

Cretan Beekeepers Convene to Address Dire Conditions

2024-10-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

bee hives in Crete

The year presents itself as the toughest for Cretan beekeepers recorded in history: scarce rainfall and severe heat waves, have impacted the development of beehives.

Fall and Winter Mean Olive Harvest on Crete Island

2024-10-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Crete’s rolling hills are adorned with silvery-green leaves of olive trees, which are integral to the island’s agricultural landscape. Someone counted them, and there are more than 30 million. This precious crop has shaped the lives and economy of the Cretan people for millennia. From November through January, the island buzzes with “Vendema,” the period […]

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The University of Crete and the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos announced the creation of the Lassithi Center for Medieval and Modern History and Archaeology in Neapolis

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Local Coast Guard and medical units were called to assist in two beach emergencies on October 9. Officials express condolences and urge swimmers to remain cautious.

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