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When Shoes Plot Against Your Suitcase

Victoria Udrea

Packing shoes is chaos—boots eat space, sandals tangle, sneakers hide socks. A witty guide to taming your unruly footwear before your suitcase bursts.

1 year ago

How to Survive the Airport Security Line

Kostas Raptis

From shoeless shuffles to confiscated shampoo, the airport security line is absurd theater. A witty look at how travelers survive the most humiliating ritual of modern travel.

1 year ago

Lovage the Forgotten Green With a Loyal Heart

Mihaela Lica Butler

Lovage is Romania’s most beloved herb, treasured for its bold flavor and deep roots in tradition.

1 year ago

Hydra’s Art Residencies Gamble on Culture and Luxury

Ion Bogdan V.

Hydra’s Art Residencies is a €119 million project in Plepi aiming to mix art, olive tourism, and luxury villas.

1 year ago

Why Grenoble Is the Overlooked Alpine Spot That Demands Your Attention

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Grenoble offers more than a ski stopover—explore its historic streets, vibrant markets, and local culture before heading to the snow in 2025.

1 year ago

A Lesson in Cretan Hospitality

Kostas Raptis

A winter drive in Crete led to a kafeneio with no food — until the owner cooked her own pork cutlets for hungry strangers.

1 year ago

Sitia Breaks Record with World’s Largest Fish Soup

Victoria Udrea

On August 17, Sitia served the world’s largest fish soup, reaffirming its place on Crete’s gastronomic map.

1 year ago

How to Keep the Beach Out of Your Hair

Victoria Udrea

Keep sand out of your hair all day with simple techniques that protect strands while you enjoy the beach. Learn easy tips for smooth, sand-free hair.

1 year ago

Why Ryanair Is Betting $300M on Tirana

Kostas Raptis

Ryanair will launch a $300M base in Tirana by April 2026, adding 33 routes, 3 Boeing aircraft, and over 3,000 jobs—if Albania keeps taxes at zero.

1 year ago

Artos tis Panagias Recipe: The Traditional Bread of Virgin Mary on August 15

Mihaela Lica Butler

Artos tis Panagias recipe—offering the story, history, and steps behind this aromatic Greek sweet bread, traditionally baked for August 15th festivities.

1 year ago

New Tourist Fines in Europe’s Most Sought-After Destinations

Victoria Udrea

Tourists across Europe in 2025 face stricter regulations and tourist fines in Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France.

1 year ago

45th Ouzo Festival in Mytilene Offers Tradition and Entertainment

Ion Bogdan V.

The 45th Ouzo Festival in Mytilene (August 22-23, 2025) promises an authentic taste of Lesvos’ traditions. Free admission for all visitors.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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33-Year-Old Polish Man in ICU After Near-Drowning in Ierapetra

2026-09-09 By Manuel Santos

A 33-year-old Polish man is in intensive care after a near-drowning at Agios Andreas beach in Ierapetra. The Port Authority is investigating.

Crete overtourism

How Much Overtourism Can Crete Handle?

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete is breaking tourism records, but water, roads, housing and infrastructure are under pressure. An analysis examines where overtourism is already a problem.

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