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More Crete Adventures In the Middle of the Marvelous Nowhere

Phil Butler

Another epic, if unexpected Crete marvelous nowhere adventure to find the Monumental Olive Tree of Paliama outside the tiny village of Moroni.

5 years ago

Mihaela Lica Butler

Ruins are ruins: old bricks, aged stonework, dry moss, and cracks. But, at Knossos the right mindset evokes the sublime.

5 years ago

Phil Butler

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

5 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.

5 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.

5 years ago

Phil Butler

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

5 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.

5 years ago

Phil Butler

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

5 years ago

Phil Butler

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

5 years ago

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.

5 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?

5 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.

5 years ago