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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.

The 2,400-Year-Old Platanos of Krasi Is in Danger

2025-12-06 by Victoria Udrea

Plane tree of Krasi

Europe’s oldest plane tree suffers catastrophic decline as authorities delay action; Argophilia has reported the issue since March 2024.

A New Chapter for Accessible Tourism in Crete

2025-12-03 by Victoria Udrea

Crete accessibility

“Crete for All” transforms hospitality through hands-on accessibility training for 500 workers. A gentle shift with real impact.

Olive Oil Prices Are Finally Calming Down

2025-12-01 by Victoria Udrea

olive oil

Olive oil prices dropped, but farmers struggle and consumers flinch. A season that feels better and worse at the same time.

Bucharest, According to the FT

2025-12-01 by Victoria Udrea

Bucharest

FT’s review of Cărtărescu accidentally reads like a wild travel guide to Bucharest—full of butterflies, chaos, and hallucinations.

How Bougainvillea Became Cretan

2025-11-29 by Victoria Udrea

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea came from far away, but in Crete it found its true home, painting the island’s villages with endless waves of color.

Why Cretan Honey Is Truly Unique

2025-11-29 by Victoria Udrea

Cretan honey

Cretan olive oil is always the star — praised endlessly, photographed lovingly, bottled proudly, and universally crowned as the island’s “liquid gold.” But quietly, patiently, without fanfare, another treasure has shaped Cretan life for thousands of years: Cretan honey. This is a honey that tastes like a landscape.A honey that carries the memory of mountains, […]

Ice Cream Is Secretly Driving US Tourism to Greece

2025-11-29 by Victoria Udrea

American ice cream

Growing US travel to Greece aligns with Americans’ strong ice cream preferences, creating new opportunities in hospitality and dining.

INNSiDE Elounda Promises a Different Crete

2025-11-29 by Victoria Udrea

INNSiDE Elounda

The new INNSiDE Elounda resort opens May 2026, offering luxury accommodation, private pools, wellness activities, and contemporary Greek cuisine in Elounda.

Why Olive Oil Standards Matter More Than Ever

2025-11-28 by Victoria Udrea

olives

Online seminar on olive oil contamination in Crete raises concerns for producers and hospitality businesses. What tourism stands to lose.

Crete Rushes to Protect Its Olive Oil Before Tourists Notice

2025-11-28 by Victoria Udrea

olive oil contamination

Crete hosts an online event on mineral oil contamination in olive oil, aiming to protect product quality and the island’s gastronomic tourism in 2026.

Paraskevi Kakouri, a Herd, and a Hillside Full of Light

2025-11-27 by Victoria Udrea

Paraskevi Kakouri

Honored in Astakos for European Cinema Day: the documentary of 19-year-old shepherdess Paraskevi Kakouri, a young woman keeping the Greek countryside alive.

The Plain Upon the Mountain Celebrates the Soul of Lassithi

2025-11-27 by Victoria Udrea

The Plain Upon the Mountain title

The Plain Upon the Mountain celebrates the stories, routes, food, and traditions of the Lassithi Plateau through research and photography.

CretaLive Features FOULI Artisan Cheeses

2025-11-27 by Victoria Udrea

FOULI artisan cheeses

In a CretaLive interview, FOULI Artisan Cheeses founder Lefteris Kouvidakis shares his philosophy on cheese as memory, heritage, and experience.

Updated Seismic Map Places Crete in the Highest Risk Zone

2025-11-26 by Victoria Udrea

Crete seismic risk

Geologist M. Fasoulas explained on Kriti TV the updated 2025 seismic hazard map and what it means for Crete’s high-risk zones.

Vilnius Named Europe’s Hospitality City of 2025

2025-11-25 by Victoria Udrea

European Hospitality City 2025

Vilnius earns the European Hospitality City 2025 title, celebrating its rapid growth, unique warmth, and rising role in Europe’s tourism sector.

Crete’s Hidden Winter Market Boom

2025-11-16 by Victoria Udrea

Crete winter market

From honey to herbs, Crete’s winter fairs are thriving. Tourists and locals flock to village markets, where tradition, warmth, and inflation meet under one tent.

Cretan Wineries Gear Up for Gastronomy Tourism

2025-11-15 by Victoria Udrea

wine tasting

Crete’s vineyards prepare for a record season of gastronomy tourism, blending vineyard stays, local table pairings, and authentic Cretan hospitality.

Naxos Expands Agro-Tourism Network

2025-11-14 by Victoria Udrea

Naxos Agro-Tourism

On Naxos, farms welcome visitors as the island expands its agro-tourism offerings, combining agriculture with travel.

Papoura Hill Returns to the Spotlight on Sunday

2025-11-13 by Victoria Udrea

savepapoura

An event to present the identity of the Minoan Monument on Popoura Hill is organized by the Municipality of Minoa Pediada on Sunday, November 16.

When Beef Becomes a Luxury in Greece

2025-11-12 by Victoria Udrea

butcher shop Heraklion

With beef prices up 50% in a year, classic Greek dishes grow costlier. Locals and tourists alike feel the pinch as rural tavernas rethink tradition.

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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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