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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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months ago

Why Grenoble Is the Overlooked Alpine Spot That Demands Your Attention

Argophilia Travel News

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

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months ago

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Sfakia’s Black Limnóna’s Port Finally Moves an Inch

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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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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