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Greece Braces for Omicron COVID-19 Strains

Phil Butler

Greece is in a particularly vulnerable situation vaccination wise, should the new Omicron strains reach the vulnerable population.

3 years ago

Black Friday Deals That Make Great Christmas Gifts for Travelers

Mihaela Lica Butler

With Black Friday deals just a stretch away, you are probably already preparing a budget to buy smart tech for your home and Christmas gifts for your loved ones. While COVID-19 still limits how, when, and where we travel, these Black Friday deals make great Christmas gifts for travel buffs.  To find the top Black […]

3 years ago

More Reasons to Move to Incredible Crete for Good

Phil Butler

Winter’s arrived on Incredible Crete, and now the natural beauty of Greece’s biggest island glows from underneath cloudy skies.

3 years ago

With Sea Level On the Rise Greece Envisions a Thousand Cruise Ships

Phil Butler

What will it take for Greece’s decision makers to stop paying lip service to sustainable tourism for the future?

3 years ago

Stories From Keftiu: The Rhadamanthys Precedent

Phil Butler

A first in a series of stories (chapters) from the myth and reality of the land the ancients called Keftiu.

3 years ago

World Vegan Day with Cretan Vegan Dishes

Mihaela Lica Butler

Here are some essential Cretan vegan dishes to mark the 77th World Vegan Day this year. Do you have any favorites?

3 years ago

A Legacy of Courage: What “Oxi Day” Means to the World

Phil Butler

Today, the world celebrates “Oxi Day” and a time not so long ago when a few stood against the mightiest army ever assembled.

3 years ago

Keftiu Myth As the Source of Both Legends and Facts

Phil Butler

Keftiu, or Caphtor to biblical scholars, may have been the source of many of our legends, and beliefs. What part of Keftiu myth is real?

3 years ago

Evidence Of the Silver Cord Winding Through the Heart of Crete

Phil Butler

Crete is a place where invisible bonds amplify the soul of the place. A network of people here are connected by silver threads or roots.

3 years ago

A Lord Of the Mountain Mists: Alexandros Roniotis, A Small God of Crete

Phil Butler

Teacher, adventurer, husband, father, innovator, nature lover, Alexandros Roniotis loves Crete. Here is a true sMall God of Crete.

3 years ago

Take a Social Media Lesson from Crete’s Crumb Healthy Living

Phil Butler

A lesson from Crumb Healthy Living on Crete in the lost public relations art of reciprocity. Marketing has led us astray, here’s how.

3 years ago

Greece Hospitality Decisionmakers Fist Bump “Sustainability” Some More

Phil Butler

Greek hoteliers and hospitality stakeholders have been pumping sustainability for all it’s worth for years now. And there’s no sign of letup.

3 years 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.

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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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