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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

Kommos, An Idyllic Haven for Yoga on the Beach

Mihaela Lica Butler

Yoga on the beach: if you venture to Crete will find solace in the serene tranquillity of Kommos Beach near Matala.

1 year ago

Recent Cleanup of Heraklion Venetian Harbor Offers Hope [Video]

Phil Butler

Divers from MEPP and various volunteer organizations dove into Heraklion’s Venetian Port and discovered an alarming mess of sunken refuse.

1 year ago

Rockslide Endangers Traffic in Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Mihaela Lica Butler

A rockslide occurred on the morning of Friday (19/1) in the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, causing its 24 closure to determine why the incident occurred.

1 year ago

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Rent From Locals

Rent From Locals, a Platform Built for Small Local Car Rental Companies

2025-12-17 By Argophilia Travel News

Rent From Locals connects travelers with small local car rental companies, offering fair prices, local knowledge, and a more human way to rent cars.

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Do Not Hike Cretan Canyons in December

2025-12-17 By Manuel Santos

Cretan canyons are effectively closed from November to March. Samaria Gorge is shut, winter weather is dangerous, and hikers risk hypothermia and death.

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Christmas Pet Festival Returns to Heraklion

2025-12-17 By Victoria Udrea

The Christmas Pet Festival returns to Heraklion on December 21, bringing families together for a pet-friendly celebration supporting stray animal care.

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Crete Farmers Occupy the Heraklion Airport for 19 Hours

2025-12-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete farmers staged a 19-hour occupation of Heraklion Airport, protesting subsidy cuts and demanding fair distribution for Natura land.

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Souda Port Under Strict Security for Israeli Cruise Passengers

2025-12-09 By Argophilia Travel News

Souda Port saw unprecedented police measures on Tuesday to ensure the safe transit of Israeli cruise passengers.

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