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Victoria is the Editorial Assistant at Argophilia Travel News, where she helps craft stories that celebrate the spirit of travel—with a special fondness for Crete. Before joining Argophilia, she worked as a PR consultant at Pamil Visions PR, building her expertise in media and storytelling. Whether covering innovation or island life, Victoria brings curiosity and heart to every piece she writes.

Mati: The Evil Eye and the Power of a Look

2025-12-31 by Victoria Udrea

Blue glass evil eye mati

From jewelry and home charms to quiet rituals of protection, the Greek belief in the evil eye, mati, remains deeply woven into culture, travel, and everyday life.

Healing Journey Thailand Sets the Tone for a New Era of Luxury Travel

2025-12-31 by Victoria Udrea

Healing Journey Thailand

Healing Journey Thailand launches on January 13, 2026, positioning Thailand as a leading destination for luxury travel.

Why Greeks Put a Coin Inside the Vasilopita

2025-12-30 by Victoria Udrea

Vasilopita coin

The story behind the Vasilopita coin, from Saint Basil and miracles to why Greeks still slice cake for luck every New Year.

Pomegranates and New Year’s Luck in Greek Tradition

2025-12-30 by Victoria Udrea

ripe broken pomegranates on branches.

Rich in symbolism and history, the pomegranate plays a central role in Greek New Year customs, from antiquity to modern family homes.

Greek Thermal Tourism Reinvents Itself — And Younger Travelers Are Paying Attention

2025-12-30 by Victoria Udrea

Greek Thermal Tourism shift

Greek thermal tourism evolves into a modern wellness experience, with Loutraki emerging as a year-round destination for younger visitors.

Do Snails Feel Pain? What Science Says — and What It Means for Tradition and Taste

2025-12-29 by Victoria Udrea

do snails feel pain

Studies suggest snails can learn, remember, and respond to harmful stimuli. What science says about pain, intelligence, and Cretan food traditions.

Greek Honey Is an Ecosystem in a Jar

2025-12-27 by Victoria Udrea

Greek honey

Greek honey reflects a vast beekeeping tradition, supporting ecosystems, rural communities, and biodiversity while offering proven nutritional benefits.

Rethymno Farmers Turn Protest Into a Community Table

2025-12-27 by Victoria Udrea

Rethymno farmers protest humanity

Livestock farmers in Rethymno staged a symbolic protest by boiling and sharing meat with citizens, and donating over one ton of meat to local soup kitchens.

Arkalochori Earthquake Victims Still Live in Temporary Housing

2025-12-27 by Victoria Udrea

Arkalochori Earthquake Victims temporary housing

Four years after the earthquake, families in Arkalochori still live in temporary housing, facing bureaucracy and delayed aid.

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana Earns Thailand’s First Michelin Star for Italian Cuisine

2025-12-26 by Victoria Udrea

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana becomes the first Italian restaurant in Thailand to earn a Michelin star.

Lappa Avocados of Argyroupoli: From Crete’s Soil to Natural Oils, Cosmetics, and Local Delights

2025-12-26 by Victoria Udrea

Lappa Avocado orchard closeup

In Argyroupoli, Crete, Lappa Avocado turns local avocado harvests into oils, cosmetics, and artisanal products rooted in place and tradition.

How Cretans Decorate Their Homes for Christmas

2025-12-24 by Victoria Udrea

Cretan Christmas decorations

Cretan Christmas decoration is modest, warm, and inward-focused. Homes favor soft lights, simple trees, food, and quiet preparation over spectacle.

Heraklion’s Missing Christmas Castle Reaches City Council

2025-12-23 by Victoria Udrea

Elefterias Square

The absence of Heraklion’s Christmas Castle from Eleftherias Square reaches the City Council, as plans emerge for a future festive village near the Venetian Walls.

Vasilopita, the Cake That Opens the Greek New Year

2025-12-22 by Victoria Udrea

Vasilopita

Learn what Vasilopita is, why Greeks bake it for New Year, and how the hidden coin became a symbol of luck and shared fortune.

Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House to Become the Museum of Cretan Weaving and Folklore

2025-12-21 by Victoria Udrea

historic Chronaki house

The historic Chronaki House in Heraklion was officially handed over to the Lyceum of Greek Women, set to become a Museum of Cretan Weaving and Folklore.

Apparently, Christmas Is a Competitive Sport Now

2025-12-19 by Victoria Udrea

Christmas Tours 2025 destinations

A new data-driven study ranks the world’s top Christmas tour destinations for 2025, with Europe dominating and London leading the list.

Santa Gang 2025 Brings Christmas Role-Play to Chania Harbor

2025-12-19 by Victoria Udrea

Santa Gang

Santa Gang 2025 turns Chania’s Venetian harbor into a Christmas role-playing game, delighting children with Santa, villains, and festive fun.

Christmas Pet Festival Returns to Heraklion

2025-12-17 by Victoria Udrea

Chrstimas Pet Festival

The Christmas Pet Festival returns to Heraklion on December 21, bringing families together for a pet-friendly celebration supporting stray animal care.

Tourism Sector Shows Strong Hiring Outlook for 2026

2025-12-09 by Victoria Udrea

tourism sector

New ManpowerGroup data shows strong hiring prospects in Tourism for early 2026, while the Ministry’s plan to reduce ASTER/ASTEK studies to 3 years sparks industry concern.

The Sorcova Ritual in Romania

2025-12-07 by Victoria Udrea

sorcova

Sorcova is a Romanian New Year custom where children bless adults with decorated basil sticks, mixing humor, folklore, and childhood magic.

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Zaros Gorge, the hiking route leading to Rouvas Forest in Heraklion, is officially closed until further notice.

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This March in Chania, master craftsman Stavros Paterakis invites you to carve your own mantinada on a traditional Cretan knife at the Russian Barracks.

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2026-02-27 By Argophilia Travel News

The Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion announces that the archaeological site of Malia will remain closed to visitors until March 31, 2026 due to ongoing development works.

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Crete Region Seeks 25 Year Control of Gournes Exhibition Center

2026-02-27 By Victoria Udrea

The Region of Crete proposes investing €10 million to renovate the International Exhibition Center in Gournes in exchange for a 25 year concession.

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Proposal to convert Chania’s Kastelli Hill historic buildings into a hotel was withdrawn from the Culture Ministry council, leaving the future uncertain.

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