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Anna Bastakis

Look Here – Then Fly to Crete – Maybe for Forever

2021-02-05 by Phil Butler

Crete is one of those places most travelers never want to leave once they visit. Here’s some reasons why.

Tags: Amari Valley, Anna Bastakis, Aravanes, Aravanes Traditional Tavern, Balos Lagoon, Charlotte Sancho, Explore Crete, Holiways, Kissamos, Manos Papadomanolakis, Minoan Theater, Perfect Chania, Platanias, Vasiliki Apartments

Minoan End Times: A Look Into the Primordial Soup of the Gods

2019-11-16 by Phil Butler

Ritual at Knossos

A catastrophe of unimaginable devastation may have put an end to humanity’s brightest moment – the mysterious Minoan Civilization.

Tags: Amnissos, Amnissos Beach, Amnisus, Anna Bastakis, Arthur Evans, Atlantis, crete, Crete tsunami, Dr. Athanasia Kanta, Dr. George Rethemiotakis, Dr. Jan Driessen, Dr. Kostis Christakis, Galatas, Galatas Palace, Itanos, Knossos, Knossos Palace, Minoan Civilization, Minoan Theater, Minoan tsunami, Minos Kalokairinos, Palaikastro, Palaikastro Beach, Palaikastro Palace, Sissi, Sissi Archaeological Project, Villa of the Lillies

Minoan Theater Culture Center 2019 Season Draws to a Close

2019-10-05 by Phil Butler

Minoan Nights

As the 2019 season of performances at the Minoan Theater in Karteros now draws to a close, it’s time to book one of Crete’s best experiences.

Tags: Anna Bastakis, Cretan Riding Academy, Crete culture, Crete events, Crete gastronomy, Crete shows, Heraklion, Minoan Theater, Minoans

Moscow TV Producer Ramilya Gilyazova and the Cretan Paradise

2019-08-07 by Phil Butler

TV Producer Ramilya Gilyazova

A couple of weeks back we had the privilege of spending time with one of Russia’s most successful TV producers here on Crete. Ramilya Gilyazova of Channel 360, was on Greece’s biggest island for two weeks in June and July, and we thought to get her impressions about the island. We spent a few days […]

Tags: Agia Pelagia, Anna Bastakis, crete, Crete tours, Crete Urban Adventures, Crete visitors, Fodele Beach & Water Park Resort, Minoan Theater, Moscow TV, Ramilya Gilyazova, Rebecca Skevaki, SeaScape Luxury Residences, TV 360, συρτάκι

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