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Crete: Birthplace of the Wild Goddess of the Hunt

On Crete, there is a legend, a god or goddess, or a myth around every bend in the road or…

Greek Hoteliers and Politicians Launch ACME Rocket PR Campaign

Greek political and business leadership launches cartoonish tourism PR campaign in the midst of record COVID-19 cases.

Greece’s COVID “Tourism First” Strategy Is a Dangerous Disgrace

Greek officials divert much needed COVID-19 vaccines to small islands in a bid to make safe destinations for Summer.

365 Anno Domini – The Faint Echoes of a Dead Atlantis

An earthquake in 365 A.D. destroyed every city in Crete. It was the telltale echo of a much more devastating…

At Winter’s End On Crete Witness Instagram’s Spring

Spring perfection from Crete island, where nature is a song sung in perfect harmony with the spirit of man.

Crete’s Governor Invites World Professionals to Work from Paradise

Crete invites the world's digital nomads to move to the island to work and live in paradise.

Scientists Say Arctic and Eastern Med Hardest Hit by Climate Change

According to CLIMPACT scientists, Greece may be the hardest hit by climate change effects. Rising temperatures to effect crop yields.

Knossos Impressions: Beneath the Ruined Columns of Paradise

Knossos, the ancient seat of a peaceful empire, has lost none of its charm, mysticism, or power over the centuries.

Crete Tops TravelSupermarket UK List of Desired 2021 Destinations

Online comparison site TravelSupermarket says Crete is the most popular holiday destination for British travelers in 2021.

Greece Offers Tax Breaks to International Remote Working Professionals

Greece set to lure international professionals to work remotely with tax breaks that could reverse the brain drain the country…

Winter in Crete Via the Most Amazing Instagram Shares

Crete in winter is a natural wonderland of beauty, and solitude like nowhere else on Earth. Here's a selection of…

Greece Named Top Sustainable Food Destination for 2021

According to Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2021’ list, Greece is the top sustainable food destination in the world.

Why Can’t Greek Officials Imagine Tourism Alternatives?

The tourism situation in Greece calls for new thinking. Meanwhile, Athens decisionmakers are locked into old ways of doing business.

Hashtag #Crete: The Best of the Island Via Instagram

Locals and travelers have the best ideas for capturing the magic of this unique island paradise via Instagram. Here are…

Hilton Announces First Resort on Crete Opening 2021

Hilton just signed an agreement with Troulis Royal Collection to open The Royal Senses Resort Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton…

Crete’s Natural Treasures: The Poetic Awe of Oreino Gorge

The hidden "Butterfly Gorge" is an Eden-like canyon leaeding from the tiny mountain village of Oreino to the Libyan Sea.

Survey Shows the Dutch Favor Greece for Her Sunny Beaches and Smiles

A recent survey by Griekenland.net attempts to explain why the Dutch love traveling to Greece so much.

Heraklion, Crete Named EU’s Most Resilient City for Travel

A report from ECM-ForwardKeys names Crete's capital of Heraklion as the EU’s most resilient major city in terms of tickets…

Does the Quest to Find Eden Begin and End on Crete?

Crete has a deep and mysterious history that may never be unravelled. That is, unless we pursue from varied angles.

Crete Island Digs Out In the Aftermath of Torrential Rains

As Crete locals begin to dig out from under the mud and silt washed seaward by torrential rains, the extent…