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How to Keep Your Pet Snake Happy
Want a happy pet snake? Build it a luxury jungle, serve dinner with tongs, respect shedding season, and above all, stop bothering the damn noodle.
Severe Allergy Incident in Sitia Prompts Calls for Stricter Food Safety Rules in Hospitality
A family says their 6-year-old developed an allergic reaction after eating a crepe in Sitia despite asking whether it contained nuts.
Tunisia’s Quiet Comeback: Travelers Looking Beyond the Resorts
Sidi Bou Said rises above the Gulf of Tunis in whitewashed walls and cobalt doors, its narrow lanes opening suddenly to the sea. Small, walkable, and still a place of local pride, it delivers the classic postcard image of Tunisia without needing much explanation. Arrive early and the light does most of the work.
Olga Kefalogianni Opens Up About Motherhood, Regret, and Finding Joy in the Present
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni shares personal reflections on motherhood, work-life balance, and happiness in a candid interview with Madame Figaro Greece.
Viannos Celebrates Crete’s Liquid Gold at the 3rd Olive and Olive Oil Festival
Ano Viannos celebrates its liquid gold on August 14–15 with EVOO tastings, traditional dishes, local markets, and Cretan live music.
6th Revenue Masterclass by RevitUp.direct
RevitUp.direct’s 6th Revenue Masterclass comes to Crete on Oct 16, 2026
Katerina Harvati Wins 2026 Albert Einstein World Award of Science
Greek paleoanthropologist Katerina Harvati receives the 2026 Albert Einstein World Award of Science for discoveries in Mani and Megalopoli reshaping human history.
Why Mini Indulgences Are the Biggest Trend of the Summer
Psychologists call it the little treat trend. Find out why mini indulgences and bite-sized joys are the everyday wellness hack we didn’t know we needed.
The Shocking Gap Between Global Travel Freedom and World Peace
The 20th anniversary Henley Passport Index shows Singapore in 1st place while global conflict levels hit post-WWII highs.
Your Dog Can’t Eat Souvlaki to Fix Heatstroke
High summer temperatures mean a high risk of heatstroke for dogs. Learn the 4 critical warning signs and how to keep your furry friend safe, according to To Pet Mou.
Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion
Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]