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Happy Easter From Argophilia & Five of Crete’s Best

Phil Butler

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

4 years ago

Phil Butler

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

4 years ago

Phil Butler

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

4 years ago

Phil Butler

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

4 years ago

Phil Butler

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

4 years ago

Phil Butler

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

4 years ago

Phil Butler

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

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Phil Butler

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

4 years ago

Phil Butler

TUI and Hapag-Lloyd intend on making Crete a new base of operations for late Spring and Summer 2021. But, is this a good thing, or bad?

4 years ago

Phil Butler

The people of Crete are weary of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and the seeming inability of Greek leadership to protect them.

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Phil Butler

Greeks celebrate 200 years of freedom from Ottoman bondage, at a moment when international corporations create tourism slavery.

4 years ago

Phil Butler

Today, March 25, 2021, marks the 200th anniversary of Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire and the birth of a new nation.

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