Argophilia

For the love of the journey.

About Phil Butler

Phil is a prolific technology, travel, and news journalist and editor. A former public relations executive, he is an analyst and contributor to key hospitality and travel media, as well as a geopolitical expert for more than a dozen international media outlets.

September 4th, the 14th Apesokari Traditional Tastes Event Takes Place

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To begin September 4, 2024, at 6.30 pm, at the Primary School of Apesokari, the festival will offer traditional dishes that are part of Crete’s heritage. Associations from all over the Messara area will contribute their local cuisines, which are a part of everyday life in rural Crete.  The Network of Messara Associations, in collaboration […]

Is Mickey Mouse Leadership Destroying Greece’s Biggest Industry?

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According to the latest tourism figures for Greece, several of the country’s islands are seeing record numbers of visitors. Crete tops the list with a record 2.9 million international air arrivals—up 6.7% compared to the previous year. Another popular destination, the Dodecanese islands, has welcomed 2.4 million visitors, an 11.4% rise compared with last year. […]

Dawn Project Sounds Alarm on AI Frenzy

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Here’s one for all those people out there skeptical we are all being sold smoke and mirrors where artificial intelligence (AI) is concerned. Software billionaire Dan O’Dowd, the world’s leading authority on software that never fails and can’t be hacked, has launched a public awareness campaign revealing critical defects in AI. O’Dowd, whose company Green Hills […]

Orange Wines of Crete Take Center Stage

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The orange wines of Crete are the latest viticultural trend. This is interesting for many reasons, mainly because of the ancient traditions and unique processes for creating these aromatic and intense wines.  Orange wines are a type of white wine produced here in Crete and elsewhere. They apply the same maturation and technical processes as […]

Kimolos Island Beach Votes World’s Best

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The Cycladic Island of Kimolos was recently given the distinction of having the world’s cleanest beaches and clearest waters. The Island, which was a battlefield between Ancient Athens, the ruler of the island, and Sparta, the ruler of Milos, is a lesser-known touristic gem than its neighbour Milos. Prassa Beach, which won the world’s best award, is a […]