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The Connectedness of Beauty: A Secret of Crete Few People Know

Phil Butler

They say “It’s a small world,” but on Crete Island the cliche takes on new meaning for those who love this island.

4 years ago

Visit Greece – The Nation That Put the Elderly Last In A Crisis

Phil Butler

The Greek leadership marginalized the at risk early on in the COVID pandemic in favor of restarting tourism. Now, feeble and afraid, the elderly are forced to get shots.

4 years ago

Metaxa Hospitality Group Fumbles Sustainable Hospitality Message

Phil Butler

Andreas Metaxas is rebranding his hotels business as game changing sustainable. But, Greek hoteliers seem confused about definitions.

4 years ago

Hashtag #Heraklion: Ready for Shaky Christmas 2021

Phil Butler

Christmas 2021 in Heraklion won’t be anything like it was in the past. Too much has changed. But one sliver of hope remains. The promise.

4 years ago

Is it Safe to Travel to Crete Now?

Mihaela Lica Butler

COVID-19 threatens your health, therefore it is not safe to travel to Crete now. Know before you must travel to Crete:

4 years ago

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.

4 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 […]

4 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.

4 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?

4 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.

4 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?

4 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.

4 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Bookings for Greece Slowing Due to Middle East Tensions

2026-03-17 By Manuel Santos

Travel demand for Greece has entered a wait-and-see phase as tensions in the Middle East affect bookings and key tourism markets.

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Major Hersonissos Project Faces Delays After Archaeological Discoveries

2026-03-17 By Victoria Udrea

Redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone is delayed by archaeology, bureaucracy and lack of coordination.

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Allergy Season Starts Early

2026-03-16 By Victoria Udrea

Spring allergy season is starting early in Greece. Doctors advise preparing before symptoms begin, as pollen levels rise with warmer weather.

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New Green Space Under Construction in Mastabas

2026-03-16 By Arthur Butler

Works continue on a new green space in Mastabas, Heraklion. Officials say no parking spaces will be lost, a statement drivers will read twice.

Heraklion Weekly Update

Heraklion Projects Update

2026-03-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion announces progress on VOAK works, parking plans, road repairs, and waste policy, as the city continues its slow battle with traffic, infrastructure, and reality.

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