Crete’s native honey bee is nearly lost, but its legacy lives in our wild herbs, Minoan myths, and modern beekeeping. This is their story—and ours.
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Are Scorpions in Crete Dangerous?
Are there scorpions in Crete? Yes. Should you panic? Absolutely not. A look at the island’s scorpion species, myths, and real risks for 2025 visitors.
Ananea Rocrita Reopening Delayed to March 2026
The former Aldiana Kreta resort near Mochlos will now reopen as Ananea Rocrita in March 2026, after construction delays.
Why the Triopetra Mega-Resort Is Stirring Up Crete
A luxury development for 5,900 people gets the green light in Crete. The Triopetra Project stirs debate about sustainability, tourism, and regional identity.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Left Out of Crete Tour Packages
Despite being home to priceless Minoan treasures, the Heraklion Archaeological Museum is missing from many organized tours in Crete. A cultural oversight or systemic neglect?
82 Swimmers Rescued in 15 Days on Crete’s Beaches
In just two weeks, 82 people were rescued from the seas of Chania. Lifeguards warn that ignoring safety signs is costing lives.
Why West Crete’s Tourism Boom Feels Like a Bust for Locals
Tourist spending in West Crete remained stagnant while local business costs surged. Satisfaction is high, but margins are shrinking.
Cretans Rise for Papoura Hill
On August 25, 2025, locals gather at Nikos Kazantzakis Garden Theater in Heraklion to protest the planned destruction of the ancient Papoura Hill monument.
Flip-Flops in Crete: A Guide to Footwear Failure
Flip-flops in Crete are a joke with bad timing and worse grip. Here is what happens when your bargain shoes face off against island terrain.
Airbnb in Crete: Locals Push Back Against Housing Crisis
The Rent Is Too Damn Mythical Imagine being born in a Cretan village, growing up with olive trees and sea salt in your lungs—and then being told, at 27, that you cannot afford a one-room flat because someone from Oslo booked it for €160 a night. This is not a future fear. This is 2025. […]
Venom-Free Zone: Snakes of Crete Demystified
Nervous tourists still ask the same thing—are there dangerous snakes in Crete? The answer is simple: no. Here is the truth about the island’s harmless reptiles.
Chania’s Lifeguards Are Saving Dozens
With 83 rescues in just over two weeks, Chania’s lifeguards face a record-breaking August. Tourists continue to swim past red flags, prompting urgent safety warnings across Crete’s northern coast.
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