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The Connectedness of Beauty: A Secret of Crete Few People Know

2021-12-19 by Phil Butler

Erini Tornesaki and Aggelos Kipreos

They say “It’s a small world,” but on Crete Island the cliche takes on new meaning for those who love this island.

Tags: crete, Crete attractions, Crete legends, Crete people, Eleni Tornesaki, Erini Tornesaki, Evgeny Marushkin, Maria Zhakarova, Michalis Skoulas

More Of Love, Dignity, and Live Among the sMall Gods of Crete

2021-10-03 by Phil Butler

Dimitris Psarras

A profile of another of the sMall Gods of Crete, a son who would not only hold up his father, but the man’s dignity as well.

Tags: Cretan dignity, Cretan pride, Cretans, Crete people, Dimitris Psarras, Greek people, Heraklion prefecture, Kostas Karatzis, Melidochori, on dignity, people, Small gods of Crete

Letter From Arkalochori: Prayer for a Dawning Day

2021-09-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Arkalochori Crete

A touching and inspirational letter from earthquake struck Arkalochori village in the heart of Crete island.

Tags: 6.0 earthquake, Arkalochori, Arkalochori village, Crete earthquake, Crete people, Crete villages, Earthquake emergency, Greece earthquake, Greece emervency, Heraklion earthquake, people

French Artist Anne Bronner’s Love of Crete Inspires Beautiful Travel Books

2021-09-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Arkadi

An interview and profile of French artist Anne Bronner, and her love for Crete Island as an inspiration for her work.

Tags: Achlada, Achlada - Mourtzanakis Residence, Anne Bronner, artist retreat, artists, Crete agrotourism, Crete art, Crete landscapes, Crete people, Crete watercolors, nature retreat

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 26, 2020

2020-07-27 by Phil Butler

Falasarna Beach Sunset

Happenenings on the island of Crete for the weekending July 26, 2020. Stories of the Cretan people and their leisure activities in paradise.

Tags: Ariadne Sailing Trips, Blue Water Club, Cretans, Crete attractions, Crete excursions, Crete Island, Crete people, Crete sailing, Crete tours, Crete trips, Crete Urban Adventures, Crete weekend, Giorgos Kissanakis, Grecian Lux, Grecianlux, Heraklion, Heraklion people, Heraklion walks, luxury Crete, Manolis Deligiannakis, Maria Papadaki, Michalis Deligiannakis, paragliding, Paragliding Crete Power FLY, Rebecca Shevaki, Rebecca Skevaki, Rethymno marina, Venetian Walls

What’s Happening On Crete: The Weekend of July 12th, 2020

2020-07-14 by Phil Butler

Sunrise over Lygaria

This past weekend Cretans mixed business and pleasure, which is a kind of tradition that will probably suit the post-pandemic era as well.

Tags: Antonis Kallitsakis, Around Heraklion, Cactus Beach Resort & Bungalows, Cretan Urban Adventures, Crete attractions, Crete beaches, Crete events, Crete Island, Crete people, Crete tours, Crete travel, CreteSummer2020, Eleni Bantouraki, Galatas, Greek summer, Greeks, Hacienda, Lygaria, Maria Sifaki, Menies Beach, Michael Kallergishas, Minas E. Liapakis, Rebecca Skevaki, Seaking Adventures, Sitia, Stelios Kanakis

Crete’s IQ App Guru Comes Out With “6 Clues” This Time Around

2020-07-13 by Phil Butler

Fanis Kourtikakis with his wife Ligeri back home on Crete island

Crete programmer Fanis Kourtikakis creates another brain-training wonder with “6 Clues” – an app that is hard to put down.

Tags: 6 Clues, app creation, app programmers, apps, Brain Stars Evolution, brain training apps, college entrance exams, COVID-19, Crete people, during lockdown, educational travel, exam training, exams, Fanis Kourtikakis, games, Google, Google Play, IQ testing, IQ training, lockdown, pandemic response, People of Crete, programming, technology

From Crete Island: An Indespensible Pandemic Lesson

2020-04-22 by Phil Butler

Ioannis Liapakis

Lessons from Crete during the time of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Traditional values, steadfastness, and duty should rule all our hearts.

Tags: Chef Grigoris Koudounas, Coronavirus 2019, coronavirus Greece, COVID-19, crete, Crete people, economic crisis, Greece, Greece COVID-19, Ioannis Liapakis, Minas Liapakis

Beneath the Gates of Phaistos: A Story of Future Crete

2019-11-01 by Phil Butler

Beneath the Gates of Phaistos

Beneath the Gates of Phaistos is a novel embracing the hidden secrets of the mysterious Minoan Civilization. It’s a journey into possibility.

Tags: Cretan tales, crete, Crete legends, Crete people, Crete wars, Fantasy Crete, Knossos, Knossos II, Legends of Crete, Minoan animism, Minoan Fantasy, Minoan mysticism, New Crete

Dictamus Shop Joins TripAdvisor Faves in Platanias

2019-07-31 by Phil Butler

Dictamus Shop

Dictamus Shop opened in Platanias last Thursday offering local herbs, olive oils, wines, and wonderful Cretan cheeses.

Tags: Crete businesses, Crete entreprenuers, Crete people, Crete products, Crete shops, Platanias openings, Platanias people, Platanias shops

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Stories of Interest

Google Mapping Crete 3D

Google Begins 3D Mapping of Crete to Update Maps and Street View

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Google will carry out 3D mapping across Crete from February to November 2026 to update Google Maps and Street View, with privacy safeguards in place.

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The Train Fantasy: How to Save Crete by Cutting It in Half

2026-02-04 By Kostas Raptis

Local authorities in Crete renew calls for a railway system linked to the new Kastelli airport, sparking debate over feasibility, environment, and long-term impact.

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Crete Celebrates Wild Greens With Hands-On Gastronomy Actions in Chania

2026-02-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Region of Crete launches a series of experiential activities across Chania to celebrate wild edible greens, a core element of Cretan culinary tradition, as part of Gastronomy 2026.

Carnival of Phaistos February 22

Carnival of Phaistos Municipality Returns to Tympaki on February 22

2026-02-04 By Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Phaistos invites locals and visitors to the Tympaki Carnival on February 22 for a festive parade, music, and celebrations.

Tourism Career Day

Breaking News: People Actually Want Jobs, and They Showed Up for Them in Heraklion

2026-02-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The Tourism Career Day by kariera.gr in Heraklion attracted record participation, with hundreds of candidates and thousands of interviews, highlighting strong interest in tourism jobs.

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