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Too Good to Spoil: Taverna Vira Potzi and Ierapetra

Phil Butler

A recent visit to Ierapetra and a taverna called Vira Potzi on Crete’s South coast reanimates our love for Crete.

1 year ago

Crete Tourism for 2024 and Beyond – A Cautionary Analysis

Phil Butler

Crete’s key decisionmakers insist on staying a course of over tourism will eventually ruin the value of the island for hundreds of thousands.

1 year ago

Help Save a “Living Legend” of Crete

Phil Butler

Europe’s oldest hunting breed is in danger of extinction. A donation of time, caring, or funds can prevent this tragedy.

1 year ago

Mărțișor: Origins, Traditions, and Symbolism in Romania

Mihaela Lica Butler

On March 1, Romania celebrates Mărțișor, the most famous symbol of spring. The oldest surviving Mărțișor in Romania dates from 1879.

1 year ago

Richtis Gorge, Crete’s Best Trekking Destination [2024 Guide]

Kostas Raptis

Richtis Gorge is a true hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered by those looking for a unique trekking adventure.

1 year ago

2024 Real Estate Trends in Crete, Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

Real estate trends for 2024 suggest that home price growth in Certe may slightly decrease or moderate.

1 year ago

Heraklion Airport Closed Until February 24

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (IATA: HER, ICAO: LGIR) will be closed from February 19 to 24, thus no flights will operate.

1 year ago

Crete: Appeal for a Program to Curb the Rapid Spread of Invasive Species Devastating Fishing

Mihaela Lica Butler

In the Cretan Sea, invasive species, particularly Lagocephalus Sceleratus, multiply quickly. This puts Cretan fishermen’s livelihoods under an unprecedented financial strain.

1 year ago

Finnair or Thin-air: Is it OK to Weigh Travellers?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Finnair is now making headlines for weighing passengers at the gate. 

1 year ago

Olive Oil Prices 2024 High Due to Market Scarcity and Below Average Harvest

Mihaela Lica Butler

Olive oil prices 2024: The market dynamics from the end of 2023 continue, resulting in record-high valuations for refined and extra virgin olive oils.

1 year ago

Kastrokefala, the Mycenaean Acropolis Few People Know About

Mihaela Lica Butler

Despite being just ten minutes away from Heraklion, most residents are utterly unaware of Kastrokefala’s existence.

1 year ago

5 Travel Advertising Trends in a Generative AI Landscape

Mihaela Lica Butler

Travel Advertising should not succumb to Generative AI and focus on building authenticity and strong guest relationships instead.

1 year ago

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

Cuvier’s beaked whale

Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

Peskesi special

Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

Birds of Crete

The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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