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GuruWalk Snags €1 Million Seed Funding to Serve ‘Free Walking Tours’

2020-01-02 by Phil Butler

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Spanish startup GuruWalk announces obtaining €1 million in seed funding from SeedRocket and other investors to jumpstart free tours.

Tags: city tours, free tours, GuruWalk, startups, tourism, tourism startups, tours, travel startups, travel tech, travel technology

CityPASS Deals for Fall Vacationers

2013-08-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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With back-to-school just around the corner, the ads on TV do as much to signal the coming of Fall as any barometric changes. For travelers who still want to get in their vacations though, the shorter lines and smaller crowds of Fall spell a special kind of value. To save time and money, the CityPASS® program is full of ticket booklets and admission cards for prepaid admission at huge discounts.

Tags: California vacations, city tours, CityPASS, Fall vacations, travel deals

GetYourGuide: Swiss Movement for Tours

2011-07-08 by Phil Butler

GetYourGuide offices Berlin

Travel and tourism in the digital world is branching out in “pioneer” fashion more and more these days. One startup we took a look at today, GetYourGuide, illustrates vividly what is possible with the right people behind an endeavor. GetYourGuide, founded in 2008, is a development that has been hard at work becoming the digital world’s tour and specialty activity “go to” platform.

Tags: activity booking, city tours, City-Discovery, CrunchBase, Expedia, GetYourGuide, isango!, Johannes Reck, Martin Sieber, online marketing, OTA's, Pascal Mathis, Sabre, Tao Tao, tickets, Tobias Rein, tour bookings, tourism, travel tools, TripAdvisor, Viator

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

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FORTH Research Submersible Invites Heraklion to Explore the Venetian Harbor Seabed

2026-09-06 By Iorgos Pappas

FORTH Research ROV Explores Heraklion Venetian Harbor Seabed

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Why Heraklion Cruise Ships Are Taking an Unplanned Detour

2026-09-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Cruise traffic in Heraklion is down. Why? Because global geopolitics and Greek port fees made sailing into a conflict zone look like a better vacation option.

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Man Found Unconscious in Sea off Chania

2026-09-06 By Manuel Santos

A man around 35 was found unconscious in the sea at Agioi Apostoloi in Chania. Swimmers alerted authorities and he was taken to Chania Hospital.

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Greek Navy Frigate Kimon Arrives at Souda Bay

2026-09-05 By Manuel Santos

The Greek Navy’s advanced frigate Kimon arrived at Souda Port in Chania, showcasing its modern air defense and anti-submarine capabilities.

Aivazovsky Arkadi painting

Aivazovsky’s Arkadi Painting Returns to the Place that Inspired It

2026-09-05 By Victoria Udrea

Ivan Aivazovsky’s 1867 painting The Explosion of Arkadi Monastery is on display at Arkadi Monastery for three months.

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