Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Argophilia’s lifeguard-turned-writer who still saves lives on Crete’s beaches and secretly loves chocolate more than anything else.

2 months ago

Kostas Raptis

Victoria is Argophilia’s sharp-eyed writer who loves sour cherries, prefers thrillers to fairy tales, and keeps the team balanced with wit, focus, and precision.

2 months ago

Arthur Butler

Iorgos, Argophilia’s disciplined writer with a passion for cooking fish and even edible flowers. From crocheted plushies to “a touch of MIG,” he’s proof that work and play blend in Crete’s home office.

2 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

Cretan olive trees — ancient roots, folklore, rituals, and everyday uses that make them the island’s most enduring companions.

2 months ago

Ion Bogdan V.

Argophilia explores Crete’s hidden fruits, from prickly pears to carob pods, pomegranates, and bitter oranges.

2 months ago

Victoria Udrea

Antikristo, Crete’s fire-roasted lamb, began with shepherds and rebels. Today it is a slow ritual of smoke and patience that draws locals and visitors alike.

2 months ago

Arthur Butler

Gale warnings forced the Knossos Palace to skip Milos. A sick child, 900 passengers, and a night of emergency at sea tested the crew and the company.

2 months ago

Iorgos Pappas

Flights may land on time, but good luck reaching Heraklion airport. Endless queues, double-parking, and record arrivals made the road a nightmare.

2 months ago

Manuel Santos

In Crete, air conditioning is everywhere yet treated like forbidden fruit. Locals ration usage, tourists demand chill, and the island pays the price.

2 months ago

Victoria Udrea

Satellite data shows the Aposelemis reservoir at just 23% of its normal size raising concerns for Crete’s water supply.

2 months ago