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Here’s Why You Must Visit Knossos When You Vacation on Crete

Ruins are ruins: old bricks, aged stonework, dry moss, and cracks. But, at Knossos the right mindset evokes the sublime.

Happy Easter From Argophilia & Five of Crete’s Best

Happy Easter from the team at Argophilia and the famously friendly people of the island of Crete!

7 Instagram Shares To Make You Fly to Crete in 2021

Seven reasons you simply must fly to Crete in 2021. Stunning beaches, amazing valleys, Garden of Eden gorges, and unequalled…

A Farewell To Another of the Small Gods of Crete, Nikos Zacharioudakis

The untimely death of Nikos Zacharioudakis saddens the arts and other communities of the island. Nikos lost his battle with…

Spring Warms the Waters Off Crete’s Fabulous Beaches

It's finally Spring on Crete island, and the pristine waters offshore are warming and welcoming visitors and locals alike.

Three Faces Of Greece’s Post-COVID Understanding

The tourism flood gates are about to open in Greece. Meanwhile, most citizens are torn as to whether or not…

Gavdos Accident Frames Extent of Athens Disconnectedness

The Greek leadership shows a total disconnect from the public trust. A recent accident shows no contingencies emergencies.

Live from Greece: Where Viruses, Bananas, and Tourism Are the Rage

Greek decision makers are chest bumping one another over the COVID response. Meanwhile, the system is badly broken.

All the Travel News from Greece Today – In a Word – “Ghastly”

Greece may be the backdrop for a new Sci-Fi horror, a dystopian nightmare where tourism euros are now worth more…

Are Big Tour Operators Sailing Crete to a Point of No Return?

TUI and Hapag-Lloyd intend on making Crete a new base of operations for late Spring and Summer 2021. But, is…