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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Car Rentals in Crete: Finding the Perfect Vehicle for Your Needs

2023-08-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Car Rentals in Crete: Kafetzakis

While there are various modes of transport on Crete, renting a car offers the easiest and fastest method; additionally, it can take you places that may otherwise be inaccessible by bus.

New Covid Strain and the Urgent Call for the Return of Masks in Greece

2023-08-20 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Scientists in Greece are calling for reintroducing mask-wearing as a crucial preventive measure against new strains of COVID-19, particularly Eris and BA.6 substrains.

Samaria Gorge Remains Closed to Tourists

2023-08-19 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Samaria Gorge

Samaria Gorge (Φαράγγι Σαμαριάς) remains closed today after a 4.9 quake injured a 45-year-old Spanish hiker last Sunday.

Do You Believe in Mermaids? Vritomartis, the Nymph of Gortys

2023-08-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Vritomartis

Vritomartis was a mermaid and a Minoan Goddess of mountains and hunting who fled from King Minos and became a protector of fishermen and hunters.

Sitia’s Quest for Guinness World Records: Serving the Largest Kakavia

2023-08-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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On Friday, August 18, Sitia’s central square is scheduled to be the site of the attempt to conquer the GWR for the largest serving of kakavia.

Tags: Cretan cuisine, crete, fisherman's soup, guinness world records, kakavia, recipes, Sitia

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