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Alexandra Manousakis Launches New Art & Wine Labeling Campaign

Phil Butler

Manousakis Wineries will launch a stunning artistic labeling campaign for the Nostos Alexandra’s wines in the coming weeks.

6 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 23, 2020

Phil Butler

August is coming to a close as is a totally failed tourism season on Crete, but the locals show no sign of giving up on paradise.

6 years ago

Resilient Business Ecosystems: The Only Vaccine for Travel & Hospitality

Phil Butler

The only way to weather the COVID-19 storm is to be lean, efficient, and flexible in the short and long term.

6 years ago

If Kazantzakis Had Used Instagram – Here’s What He’d Have Shared

Phil Butler

If the legendary author Nikos Kazantzakis had used Instagram, here are some shares he might have liked in order to show the world Crete.

6 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 16, 2020

Phil Butler

Locals explore their paradise island of Crete with no tourists in sight. Crete is a “one of” destination for anyone looking to chill.

6 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 9, 2020

Phil Butler

An update of what’s happening on Crete island over the weekends. August 9th saw locals at their usual haunts.

6 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of August 2, 2020

Phil Butler

A few Crete experiences from locals for the first week of August, 2020. Crete without a million tourists is an even more beautiful paradise.

6 years ago

A Return to Travel As It Once Was Is An Unattainable Fantasy

Phil Butler

The world wants tourism to be what it was before the pandemic, but there’s no indication thins will ever return to what the world thought was “normal”.

6 years ago

Hello August Alert: Crete Island Is Officially Hot As Hell!

Phil Butler

Just in from the seaside villages of Ierapetra, Sitia, Elounda, in the east, and Platanias or Falasarna in the far-west of Crete. A tourism advisory warns that Cretans have taken over paradise in the absence of millions of tourists. This Hello August travel advisory is brought to you by Argophilia Travel, a not for profit […]

6 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 26, 2020

Phil Butler

Happenenings on the island of Crete for the weekending July 26, 2020. Stories of the Cretan people and their leisure activities in paradise.

6 years ago

TUI’s Mein Schiff 2 Sets Sail Into Wicked Public Relations Storm

Phil Butler

TUI, the world’s biggest tour company is back promoting cruises with a “business as usual” approach that has many concerned.

6 years ago

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 19th, 2020

Phil Butler

Cretans doing their things the weekend of July 19th. The locals take time off to enjoy their paradise.

6 years ago

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Featured Stories

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

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€52M Greek Fisheries Scandal

European Public Prosecutor’s Office Investigates €52M EU Fisheries Fund Scandal in Greece

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

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Crete to Host European Special Olympics Kayaking Games at Lake Kournas

Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

Lovage, The Kitchen of Venus

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

granny smith

Everybody Knows Granny Smith. Almost Nobody Knows Granny Smith.

2026-10-30 By Victoria Udrea

Meet Maria Ann Smith, the woman behind the Granny Smith apple, and discover how her chance seedling became a global fruit favorite.

Missing Spearfisher

Missing Spearfisher Found Safe on Beach at Xerokampos

2026-10-29 By Argophilia Travel News

42-year-old spearfisher reported missing in eastern Crete was found safe on a Xerokampos beach after a search by local port authorities.

Greece Ferry Strike Friday

Greek Ferries Strike Tomorrow

2026-10-29 By Manuel Santos

Greece faces ferry disruptions Friday because seafarers strike over pay, working conditions and safety.

Heraklion Road Safety

Heraklion Transport Talks Put Road Safety and Student Mobility on the Same Bus

2026-10-29 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.

Kastelli Airport

Kasteli Airport Gets a Research Sandbox

2026-10-29 By Iorgos Pappas

Kasteli Airport is getting a research sandbox for startups and researchers using real airport data, as Greece repeats its 2028 opening target.

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