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“Wheel the World” Hurdles Travel Barriers for Travelers Using Tech

2022-05-22 by Phil Butler

Wheel the World is assisting travelers with disabilities using innovative innovative tech that crowd sources travel experiences.

Officials Ban Swimming at Paleokastro Near Heraklion

2024-09-03 By Argophilia Travel News

The Directorate of Public Health & Social Care P.E. Heraklion has taken action to implement a swimming ban at the seaside village of Paleokastro based on the results of the Health Survey of the Public Health Supervisors. The decision was made to prohibit swimming in the sea off Paleokastro Village in the Malevizi Municipality. Officials […]

September 4th, the 14th Apesokari Traditional Tastes Event Takes Place

2024-09-02 By Phil Butler

To begin September 4, 2024, at 6.30 pm, at the Primary School of Apesokari, the festival will offer traditional dishes that are part of Crete’s heritage. Associations from all over the Messara area will contribute their local cuisines, which are a part of everyday life in rural Crete. The Network of Messara Associations, in collaboration […]

The Perils of Cultural Complacency

2024-08-26 By Victoria Udrea

For decades, a casual disregard for rules has been woven into the fabric of society, resulting in severe repercussions, Kathimerini reports. Instances like the train crash in Tempe and the recent amusement park accident highlight this issue. This neglect is evident in everyday settings, from city sidewalks transformed into motorcycle lanes to the disorderly scene […]

Celebrating the Cretan Hound

2024-08-25 By Manuel Santos

The Cretan Hound Club announced its upcoming recognition and conformation show. This celebration is set to take place on Saturday, September 7, at 5:00 PM and Sunday, September 8, at 9:00 AM at Karavola by the Heraklion waterfront beneath Talos Plaza. Attendees will not need to register for the recognition event, provided their dogs are […]

Nautical Week in Agios Nikolaos, Crete

2024-08-24 By Manuel Santos

After a prolonged absence, Nautical Week returns to the vibrant seaside town of Agios Nikolaos, Crete, spearheaded by the local Sports Committee. From August 29 to September 1, the town’s coastal areas will transform into a hub of exciting events to draw crowds from near and far. The schedule features a range of aquatic activities, […]

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