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‘Contemporary Minoans’ Event Fascinates Audience at the Museum of London

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Held earlier this month in London, the cultural event “Contemporary Minoans: Cretan culture, source of inspiration”, saw renowned academics, artists, and designers, gather to honor fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki. Organized at the initiative of Cultural Organisation Branding Heritage (BH) Sought to further explore how the Minoans, the first European civilization, inspires creativity even to this day. Conducted with […]

London Contemporary Minoans Event to Honor Sophia Kokosalaki

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Coming to the London Museum on November 5th, “Contemporary Minoans: Cretan culture, source of inspiration” will honor Cretan fashion designer Sophia Kokosalaki, who passed away in October. Distinguished academics and designers from Europe will come together in the Terrace Gallery at the Museum of London to showcase the everlasting influence of Minoan culture on the global […]

Greek Destinations: Mount Psiloritis on Incredible Crete

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The highest peak of Crete, Mount Psiloritis, rises some 2,456 meters above the sea. This UNESCO treasure is a nature lover’s playground.

New Finds at Zominthos Palace Reveal More of the Majestic Minoan World

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Perched 1200 meters above sea level on an isolated plateau in the shadow of Mt. Psilotirits on Crete, the Palace of Zominthos is an extraordinary place. The complex of three-story buildings here served as a sacred temple for the Minoans some 4000 years ago. New finds there today, reveal more about the mysterious Minoan Civilization. […]

The Best of August: Crete Instagram Love From Paradise

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Time for some of the best shares from Crete in August via Instagram. As the summer winds down, Crete experiences to remember get share time.

Ano Asites “Village of Colors Festival” Begins August 23rd

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Coming up from the 23rd to the 29th of August, the Village of Colors Festival comes to Ano Asites in Heraklion Prefecture.

Greek Hoteliers Get Ready for 2020 Season Balancing Act

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Greece’s 2019 tourism season warns of a disastrous 2020. Unless stakeholders think outside the box, Crete and other markets will suffer.

A New Definition of “Luxury” Waits on Incredible Crete

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Crete is more than a Mykonos wanna be, the island paradise is a real alternative experience well suited to the luxury travel segment.