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Visit Archanes for a Sampling of Sacred Cretan Village Life

Phil Butler

One of Crete’s most idyllic and picturesque villages, Archanes is a manmade wonder in the middle of an Eden-like natural paradise.

5 years ago

New Archaeological Museum of Chania Fast-Tracked by Culture Minister

Phil Butler

Greece’s Minister of Culture Lina Medoni has announced a feaster track for the opening of the Archaeological Museum of Chania.

5 years ago

Beneath the Gates of Phaistos: A Story of Future Crete

Phil Butler

Beneath the Gates of Phaistos is a novel embracing the hidden secrets of the mysterious Minoan Civilization. It’s a journey into possibility.

5 years ago

Discovering Itanos: A Search for a Lost Minoan Palace

Phil Butler

At the far eastern corner of Crete Island, an amazing prehistoric city once existed. Visiting the ruins left at Itanos once gets the sense of lost time, and of the powerful and prosperous people who once lived there. Ancient Itanos was one of the strongest cities in Crete, but little is known of the ancient […]

5 years ago

Greece’s Lost City of Tenea Gives Up More Secrets

Phil Butler

The Greek Culture Ministry announced this week new discoveries from excavations at the ancient city of Tenea in the Peloponnese. Archaeologists led by Eleni Korka, have uncovered a complex of bathing facilities, of roughly 600 square meters, dating from between the end of the third century BC to the mid-1st century BC. The lost city […]

5 years ago

Will the Greek Paradise Be Paved Over Like Florida Was?

Phil Butler

In Athens, tourism decision-makers are poised to turn Greece tourism into a Florida clone. Key leaders want investment to double visitors.

5 years ago

New Finds at Zominthos Palace Reveal More of the Majestic Minoan World

Phil Butler

Perched 1200 meters above sea level on an isolated plateau in the shadow of Mt. Psilotirits on Crete, the Palace of Zominthos is an extraordinary place. The complex of three-story buildings here served as a sacred temple for the Minoans some 4000 years ago. New finds there today, reveal more about the mysterious Minoan Civilization. […]

6 years ago

Yikes! Thomas Cook Flops: But I Told You So Weeks Ago!

Phil Butler

Two months ago I wrote a report about Thomas Cook’s impending failure. Experts argued. Too bad, people who did not listen lost a lot.

6 years ago

Royal Caribbean Lines Looks at More Greece Cruises

Phil Butler

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and executives of Royal Caribbean Cruises looking at ways of boosting Greece cruises.

6 years ago

New Incredible Crete Campaign Showcases the Island’s Winter Magic

Phil Butler

A new campaign from the creators of Incredible Crete invites winter travelers to this amazing and diverse island.

6 years ago

Prince Harry Launches Travalyst With Tourism’s Heavy Hitters

Phil Butler

Prince Harry has launched a new project known as Travalyst alongside tourism’s heavy hitters in order to boost sustainable practices.

6 years ago

On the Trail of the Eternal: The Secrets of the Minoans

Phil Butler

The continuing saga of the magnificent tapestry of humanity woven within the secrets of the Minoans. Part of a series by Argophilia.

6 years ago

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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.

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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.

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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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Discover practical steps to start your real estate career. Learn about licensing, networking, property investment, and market research to succeed in the real estate business.

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