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Campspot Publishes the Top Outdoor Travel Trends for 2023

2022-11-09 by Argophilia Travel News

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Nature is in high demand as Campspot’s second Outdoor Almanac reveals travelers finding ways to hit the road more often in 2023.

Tags: camping, camping trends, RV, RV camping, RV camping Crete, travel 2022, travel 2023, Travel Trends, trends

Greece Creates Certification Criteria and Seal for “Glamping”

2020-10-06 by Argophilia Travel News

Treehouses of Serenity

Greece’s Ministry of Tourism announced yesterday a new certification for businesses in Greece offering ‘glamping’ accommodation services.

Tags: camping, campsites, glamour camping, glamping, Greece camping, Greece Ministry of Tourism, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greek Law 4688/2020, Greek travelers, hiking, luxury campsite, tourism, Treehouses of Serenity

Why Eastern Europe is the Cheapest Place to Backpack

2013-03-07 by Argo Contributor

Backpack Europe

Eastern Europe is by far one of the cheapest and most convenient places to backpack in the world. Cheap accommodation, free activities, and inexpensive cuisine make it friendly on a student or backpacker’s budget. If you are dying to see the world, then your dollar will stretch the most in any of the Eastern European countries. Here’s why!

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Montenegro Treasures: Lovćen and Njegoš’s Mausoleum

2011-01-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lovcen National Park

Lovćen is the name for both a national park and a mountain found in the southwestern region of Montenegro. The mountain rises up along the Adriatic basin’s borders and features two imposing peaks.

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After the Storm, Heraklion Wakes Up Under a Blanket of African Dust

2026-01-22 By Iorgos Pappas

Only hours after the storm wrecked parts of Crete with savage winds and rough seas, African dust rolled in and sealed the city under a thick, suffocating haze.

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Crete Heads to Dublin for Holiday World Show 2026

2026-01-22 By Argophilia Travel News

The Region of Crete joins Holiday World Show 2026 in Dublin on Jan 23–25. Find Crete at Stand F1 for travel updates, contacts, and tips.

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Wild Winds Hit Crete as Trees Fall in Arkalochori

2026-01-22 By Arthur Butler

Gale-force winds hit Crete today, snapping trees in Arkalochori. Authorities urge extreme caution in travel due to dangerous gusts.

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What Is Happening With The Weather In Greece Right Now

2026-01-21 By Arthur Butler

A severe weather wave is hammering Greece with heavy rain, thunderstorms, snow and gale winds, forcing snow chains, ferry suspensions and school closures.

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Gavdos Port Hit by Storm Chaos as Boats Sink and a Car Is Swept Away

2026-01-21 By Arthur Butler

Storm chaos in Gavdos. Karave port has been battered by strong southwesterly winds, with reports of 10 boats sinking and a parked car swept into the sea as waves overtopped the breakwater.

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