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Mihaela Lica Butler: Travel Writer, Recipe Developer

Cretan Diet Festival 2025 Is a Must-Visit In Rethymno

2025-05-23 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan Diet Festival 2025

The Cretan Diet Festival 2025 in Rethymno will take place from July 1 to 7, 2025, bringing together local producers and foodies alike.

Sfakia Finds Its Place on the International Speleological Map

2025-05-12 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Sternes Cave, Sfakia

Before Sfakia’s rise as a speleological hotspot, most headlines about the region involved goats, legends, and the occasional sheep with an attitude problem. But nothing puts a mountain village on the map—literally like a spot on the international speleological map—quite like the discovery of a vast underground abyss filled with secrets, mud, and the kind […]

Traditional Greek Briam: A Vegetable Casserole That Laughs in the Face of Blandness

2025-05-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

traditional Greek Briam

The traditional briam recipe—a dish that expects you to commit, even as it gives you every reason not to.

Athenian Riviera Is a Magnet for Foreign Investors

2025-05-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Ellinikon Athenian Riviera

The Athenian Riviera is attracting American, Arab, and European buyers with prices rising and ambitious projects underway.

Spring in the Vineyards: An Invitation to the Wines of Greece Open Doors

2025-05-10 by Mihaela Lica Butler

open doors Wines of Greece

On May 17th & 18th, wine lovers can explore the wines of Greece with guided tours, tastings, and local vineyard experiences.

Vranas Museum in Marathon Gets a Comprehensive Fire Protection System

2025-05-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Vranas Museum in Marathon

The Greek Ministry of Culture announces the installation of a state-of-the-art fire protection system at the Vranas Museum in Marathon.

Cretan Nutrition Takes Center Stage

2025-05-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan nutrition - horta

Cretan nutrition steps into the spotlight as Rethymno prepares for the “Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026” program.

Mártsalo Walk: A Secret Beach Hike Through Crete’s Hidden Wilderness

2025-05-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Mártsalo Walk in southern Crete

Mártsalo Walk in southern Crete—an off-the-map hike for travelers and locals who love wild beaches and history.

Fire Season in Crete: How Local Leaders Prepare for Heat and Wildfires in 2025

2025-05-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

fire season in Crete AI illustration

On May 5, 2025, top officials from Heraklion met at a high-level meeting to coordinate preparations for the fire season in Crete.

How Knossos Got a $3.5 Million Fire Protection and Lightning Defense System

2025-05-05 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The Greek Ministry of Culture rolled out major Knossos fire protection and lightning defense systems, funded by the Crete Regional Operational Program.

The Greek Ministry of Culture rolled out major Knossos fire protection and lightning defense systems, funded by the Crete Regional Operational Program.

Crete Tourist Season Hurdles: Easter Visitor Boom, Summer Challenges, and Hotel Staffing Struggles

2025-04-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete tourist season hurdles AI illustration.

Hoteliers in Crete witnessed record Easter occupancy, but the Crete tourist season hurdles are just starting.

Anemos Consortium Will Landscape a Circular Garden Inside the Athens International Airport

2025-04-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Anemos Consortium to Design Circular Garden at Athens International Airport

The Anemos Consortium will oversee a 1.28 billion euro expansion at Athens International Airport by 2032, including a circular garden, upgraded passenger areas, and modernized commercial zones.

The Red Tulip of Crete Blooms on the Gious Kambos Plateau

2025-04-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

red tulip of Crete

Visitors flock to Gious Kambos Plateau to witness the red tulip of Crete, a unique protected flower of significant ecological importance.

Easter in Heraklion

2025-04-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Easter in Heraklion

Easter in Heraklion transforms the city with ancient rituals, midnight gatherings, and a crackling sense of anticipation.

Are Your Pets Ready for Easter Night in Crete?

2025-04-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

animal welfare on Easter night AI illustration featuring a frightened dog at night

Pet owners are urged to protect animal welfare on Easter night by keeping animals indoors, avoiding restraints, using proper identification.

What Does the 1.28 Billion Euro Expansion Plan Mean for Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos?

2025-04-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

1.28 billion euro investment plan through 2032 article illustration

Athens International Airport CEO Yannis Paraschis announces a 1.28 billion euro investment plan through 2032.

Crete Easter Bookings Surge 82.4% Over Last Year

2025-04-17 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete easter bookings

Crete Easter bookings spiked 82.4% this year, as churches both East and West celebrate Easter on the same date: Sunday, April 20, 2025.

5 Building Supplies to Strengthen Your Home

2025-04-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

building supplies

From sturdy foundations to weather-ready finishes, discover 5 top building supplies that’ll add strength and peace of mind to your home.

How to Make Authentic Gamopilafo, the Beloved Cretan Wedding Rice Dish

2025-04-08 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Gamopilafo

Gamopilafo, the heart of Cretan weddings, is more than rice. Learn how broth, butter, and lemon create a soul-warming dish.

Santorini Easter Reservations Down 70%

2025-04-07 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Santorini Easter reservations illustration

Santorini Easter reservations are showing a sharp decline—what does this mean for travelers and the island’s tourism?

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