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This Week’s Horror Picks

Kostas Raptis

Cursed Chef and Suffocating Car Encounters This week’s selections present unsettling stories involving a cursed chef and individuals trapped in dire circumstances. The film “Property,” directed by Daniel Bandeira, employs an innovative twist on single-location horror by setting the story inside an armoured car. After Teresa, a fashion designer, faces a traumatic gunpoint incident in […]

1 year ago

Herculaneum Ancient Roman Beach Reopens After 2,000 Years

Manuel Santos

Herculaneum was once a thriving seaside resort along the southern Italian coast in Campania before Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E.

1 year ago

Taverna Ta Kalitera in Heraklion: A Cretan Restaurant With a Talent for Fish

Mihaela Lica Butler

Ta Kalitera’s menu is a testament to Cretan cuisine, with its star attraction being the catch-of-the-day fish. Fresh from the sea and laid out on a bed of ice until grill time, the seafood here is, simply put, unparalleled. The dining area, both indoors and on the outdoor terrace, comfortably seats around 100 guests. However, […]

1 year ago

The Ilisian: Athens’ New Urban Oasis of Cool

Iorgos Pappas

The Ilisian: Athens’ top destination for limitless creativity and exquisite tastes. A must-visit spot for both locals and visitors.

1 year ago

Greece Caps Cruise Ships to Santorini and Mykonos

Kostas Raptis

Beginning in 2025, cruise ships to Santorini and Mykonos will be limited to tackle overtourism.

1 year ago

Bucharest: Sânzienele la Muzeul Satului

Victoria Udrea

On June 24, “Dimitrie Gusti” National Village Museum hosts an enchanting Sânziene celebration with free entry for visitors in traditional attire.

1 year ago

Exceptional Summer Forecast for Spain’s Tourist Accommodations in 2024

Manuel Santos

GuestReady forecasts a remarkably successful summer in 2024 for tourist accommodation bookings across Spain

1 year ago

Ikos Kissamos Resort Opening Delayed to 2026

Mihaela Lica Butler

The opening of the Ikos Kissamos resort has been postponed to May 2026, moving away from the initial 2025 target.

1 year ago

Princess Cruises Presents “The Love Boat” VIP Experience with Iconic Cast

Argophilia Travel News

The Love Boat fans can meet the cast on the Enchanted Princess cruise from August 31 to September 7, 2024, through Canada and New England.

1 year ago

Meliá Expands in Greece with INNSiDE Crete Elounda

Iorgos Pappas

Elounda Ilion will be transformed into the INNSiDE Crete Elounda by May 2025. The new hotel will provide a holistic lifestyle experience.

1 year ago

Mastercard Report Reveals Tourism Flourishing in the Med

Iorgos Pappas

Mastercard’s latest travel insights report reveals comprehensive data about more than 74 markets worldwide.

1 year ago

EasyJet Cancels Flights from Naples and Milan to Sitia Airport

Manuel Santos

Starting in June and continuing until the end of August, easyJet will no longer operate flights from Naples and Milan to Sitia Airport.

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An illegal hunting case near Hersonissos highlights Crete’s strict hunting enforcement. Rules, ethics, and safety tips for visitors.

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