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Authentic Cretan Snail Recipe — Boubouristoi With Rosemary and Vinegar

Victoria Udrea

When the first rain falls on Crete, the snails come out — and so do the villagers. It is an old rhythm, older than recipes. The word “boubouristoi” comes from the sound the snails make in the hot pan — “bouboura,” the soft bubbling of life turning into flavor. This simple, earthy dish is the […]

1 month ago

Wizz Air Launches Larnaca–Bratislava Flights from January 2026

Kostas Raptis

Wizz Air will connect Larnaca and Bratislava with three weekly flights starting January 12, 2026, expanding its Cyprus network and offering new travel options to Central Europe.

1 month ago

Americans Are Trading Luxury for Meaning

Manuel Santos

The October 2025 “State of the American Traveler” report reveals U.S. tourists shifting from luxury to authentic, wellness-focused, and event-based travel — despite economic fatigue.

1 month ago

What to Do With Old Towels

Arthur Butler

Old towels never go to waste in Crete. From cleaning cloths and pet beds to beauty scrubs and lavender sachets, they prove that comfort can last forever.

1 month ago

Smart Ways to Organize Business Expenses in Small Firms

Arthur Butler

10 practical ways to digitize receipts, automate tracking, and review spending so your small business can cut costs, speed reimbursements, and stay audit-ready.

1 month ago

Pears, the Golden Fruit of Quiet Summers

Arthur Butler

Explore Greece’s beloved pears: their varieties, health benefits, and how they transform both sweet and savory dishes.

1 month ago

October Flights to Greece Rise 5.3%

Kostas Raptis

Airdata Tracker by INSETE shows a 5.3% increase in international flight seats to Greece in October 2025, signaling a longer tourist season.

1 month ago

Crete Power Link Energizes Greece–Israel Interconnector Vision

Argophilia Travel News

Greece has completed an undersea power cable connecting the mainland to Crete, marking a decisive step toward the long-planned Great Sea Interconnector that will eventually link Greece, Cyprus, and Israel through a single high-voltage energy corridor beneath the Mediterranean. The new 330-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable was officially activated in late May. Costing roughly […]

1 month ago

Argophilia Goes Offline from Banner Ads

Argophilia Travel News

Connection terminated. Argophilia’s witty response to banner ads: no flashing GIFs, no clickbait skies—just pure storytelling, handcrafted in Crete.

1 month ago

Engagement Traditions Around the World

Argophilia Travel News

Engagement traditions explained, highlighting ceremony flow, family roles, plus how communities adapt rituals today while honoring roots.

1 month ago

Cretan Olive Oil PGI Recognition Brings Strict Standards

Mihaela Lica Butler

With PGI recognition secured, Cretan olive oil enters a new era of strict controls. Expert Nikos Bounakis says producers must adapt practices.

1 month ago

Bolzano in Italy Plans a Dog Tourism Tax in 2026

Iorgos Pappas

From 2026, Bolzano in Italy will charge a €1.50 daily tourist dog tax and €100 annually for residents to curb overtourism and fund new parks.

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2025-12-02 By Ion Bogdan V.

Crete celebrates a port study that took 4.5 years and 42 approvals. Actual construction? Still a dream. Argophilia tells the truth.

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Crete Scores 91% Visitor Satisfaction

2025-12-02 By Iorgos Pappas

A 91% satisfaction rate paints Crete as perfect. Argophilia explores the truth behind the sunny numbers.

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Heraklion Taxis Strike

2025-12-02 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s taxi strike reveals a broken system, daily frustrations, and truths drivers prefer to ignore. Argophilia tells it as it is.

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Crete-Riyadh: When Hype Replaces Common Sense

2025-12-02 By Manuel Santos

The idea that Cretans can “afford” Riyadh trips highlights the many holes in a press release long on hype and short on evidence.

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Cretan Farmer Blockades Force KTEL to Rewrite Reality

2025-12-01 By Kostas Raptis

Cretan farmer blockades hit KTEL routes, forcing early departures and pure road chaos.

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