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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Nafplio Old Customs House Open to Public Until September 2025

2025-07-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Nafplio Old Customs House

Nafplio’s Old Customs House is now a must-see destination, merging history, art, and community in a truly Greek way.

How to Make Kalitsounia: Crete’s Little Cheese Pies with Big Soul

2025-07-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan Kalitsounia

They’re folded by hand, not in a factory. Filled with joy, not just cheese. And if you’re lucky, they’re served warm from the oven of someone’s yia-yia (γιαγιά) who swears the dough only rises when you’re singing. Welcome to the world of kalitsounia — Crete’s beloved mini cheese pies, where every bite carries history, family, […]

Welcome to Crete, Where Cockroaches Check In For Free

2025-06-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

cockroach crisis in Crete

Crete faces a severe cockroach: with rising temperatures and garbage piling up, pest numbers have exploded.

Strategic Meeting for the Future of the Cretan Vineyard

2025-06-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan vineyard AI

Top officials, wine producers, researchers, and regional leaders gathered in Crete to set out a new strategy for the Cretan vineyard.

Oenophiles Alarmed as Cretan Vineyards Decline

2025-06-25 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan vineyards

Cretan vineyards are facing a crisis, as over 40% of local vines are abandoned, raising concerns among wine lovers and oenophiles.

Conflict Between Israel and Iran Causes More than €150 Million Loss to Greek Tourism

2025-06-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

conflict between Israel and Iran

The conflict between Israel and Iran caused major disruptions for the Greek tourism sector, with projected revenue losses over €150 million.

Chania Revives Klidonas Tradition in Chalepa on June 25

2025-06-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Klidonas fire jumping illustration

Chania hosts a revival of the Klidonas tradition in Chalepa on Wednesday, June 25, at the Chania Municipal Nursing Home square.

Lina Mendoni Visits the Archaeological Sites of Santorini

2025-06-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

the Minister of Culture in Ancient Thira

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni visits the archaeological sites of Santorini, exploring Ancient Thira and Akrotiri.

Romania Celebrates Sânzienele on June 24

2025-06-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sânzienele

Sânzienele in Romania (celebrated June 24) is a holiday that blends pre-Christian cults, wild summer superstitions, and quirky rituals.

Upgraded Lightning Protection at the Archaeological Site of Delphi

2025-06-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Upgraded Lightning Protection at the Archaeological Site of Delphi

The Ministry of Culture has greenlit a major upgrade for lightning protection at the Archaeological Site of Delphi.

Kastelli International Airport: The Concrete Monster Set to Change Crete

2025-06-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Kastelli International Airport

Kastelli International Airport, opening in February 2027 near Heraklion, Crete, is set to replace the outdated Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions in Heraklion

2025-06-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

family-friendly attractions in Heraklion, Dinosauria Park

Plan your family holiday in Crete with the ultimate list of family-friendly attractions in Heraklion. Perfect for tourists travelling with kids.

Nature’s Time Capsule: Dia Island Uncovered

2025-06-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Dia Island cleanup illustration.

Dia Island is a protected haven just off Crete, once a major Minoan port, now a Natura 2000 site.

What Awaits Travelers Under the August Full Moon in Crete

2025-06-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

august full moon

The August Full Moon in Crete offers travelers a rare chance to join Cretans in island-wide festivities.

NeaKriti Exclusive: Heraklion’s Venetian Port Crumbles

2025-06-04 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Port of Heraklion Venetian Port

The Heraklion Venetian Port shows dangerous damage after recent seismic activity. Locals demand immediate government intervention as cracks and collapses threaten safety and heritage.

This June, Join the Coastal and Underwater Cleanup in Santorini

2025-06-03 by Mihaela Lica Butler

coastal and underwater cleanup in Santorini

Santorini’s underwater cleanup: why tourists can’t stop talking about this weirdly satisfying event from June 6-9, 2025.

Stumbling Into the Saddle: A Primer on Horseback Riding in Crete

2025-06-02 by Mihaela Lica Butler

horseback riding in Crete

Horseback riding in Crete offers tourists guided tours through mountains, beaches, and villages from April to October.

83.7 Million EUR for New Tourism SMEs

2025-06-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

new tourism SMEs AI illustration

83.7 million EUR in public funding has been approved to support 448 new tourism SMEs in Attica and the South Aegean.

Agia Pelagia Is Losing Its Beach to Relentless Erosion

2025-06-01 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Agia Pelagia beach

Erosion has erased much of the Agia Pelagia beach just as the tourist season begins, leaving business owners angry and tourists disappointed.

New Shop on the Acropolis Opens June 1

2025-05-31 by Mihaela Lica Butler

New Shop on the Acropolis

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Hellenic Ministry of Culture opens the New Shop on the Acropolis to the public.

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

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From October to May, winter in Crete smells of burning olive wood. It looks illegal, feels confusing, and is completely normal — if you understand the island.

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Crete announces a €2.06 million cultural and sports programme for 2026, even as water shortages, infrastructure strain, and airport delays raise hard questions.

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