Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

  • Crete
  • Greece
  • Food
  • Eastern Europe
  • Real Estate
  • World
  • Travel Technology

Epiphany

Hephaestion Storm Dampens Crete Epiphany Celebrations

2020-01-06 by Phil Butler

Heraklion port

Hephaestion storm cold, gales, rain, and snow blanket much of Greece as Epiphany celebrations dampened on Crete and other islands.

Tags: Beaufort scale, Crete Epiphany, Crete weather, EMY, Epiphany, Epiphany celebrations, Greece storms, Greece weather, Hephaestion, Heraklion, Herklion port, meteorological, Minoan Lines

Epiphany 2018 from Crete to Florida

2018-01-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Epiphany 2018

This year’s Epiphany celebration here on Crete, across Greece, and around the world was a joyous and colorful event across seasides and lakeside areas anywhere Orthodox Christians live.

Tags: Crete events, Crete religion, Eastern Orthodox, Epiphany, Greek traditions, Orthodox customs, Panagia Trimartyri, religious events

A Window Into the Russian Soul: An Epiphany 2017

2017-01-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Anna Novikova from Moscow

“Where are we going to?” I asked my brother this morning, as he was driving in an unknown direction with a cheeky grin on his face. When no reply seemed imminent I asked; “Are you going to tell me?” Finally his response was; “To wash off our sins in the Volga”.

Tags: Anna Novikova, Epiphany, Orthodox Cathedral in Paris, Russian tradition, Russians, Volga

Winter in Russia: What the Simple Folk Do

2016-12-08 by Phil Butler

Surfing solitude in Kamchatka with my friend Sergey Rasshivaev

For most people who live very far west of the Dnieper River, Russians are an enigma.

Tags: Epiphany, ice diving, Ice Swimming, Russia pastimes, Russians, Sergey Rasshivaev

Maria Papadaki ad banner

Featured Stories

George Gerapetritis Souda Bay security SKAI TV

Athens Says Souda Bay Safe as Greece Brings Citizens Home from the Middle East

Souda Bay Crete security

Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

Gloeosporium olives Crete

Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold

Pierra Creta race

Pierra Creta Brings 230 Ski Mountaineers to Snowy Psiloritis

Martis tradition

Martis: Why Greeks Wear Red and White Threads in March

How Public Relations in Hospitality Adapts to AI Technology banner

Your go-to guide for foraging cretan horta

Stories of Interest

Chania Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis

Chania Mayor Urges Calm as Souda Bay Debate Intensifies

2026-03-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis urges calm amid speculation about Souda Bay, saying there is no evidence of an increased risk to Crete despite regional tensions.

George Gerapetritis Souda Bay security SKAI TV

Athens Says Souda Bay Safe as Greece Brings Citizens Home from the Middle East

2026-03-06 By Kostas Raptis

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis says Souda Bay faces no immediate threat as Greece continues complex repatriation operations from the Middle East.

Souda Port fireworks seizure

Thousands of Fireworks Seized in Souda Ahead of Crete’s Loudest Night

2026-03-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Authorities in Souda seized thousands of fireworks, weapons, and ammunition from two suspects ahead of Orthodox Easter, as officials warn about safety and public concerns on Crete.

Agios Nikolaos tourism strategy

A Meeting About Authenticity in Agios Nikolaos

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Agios Nikolaos officials plan new initiatives to promote inland villages, folklore museums, and Cretan gastronomy as part of Crete’s 2026 tourism strategy.

Souda Bay Crete security

Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

2026-03-05 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete and Souda Bay at the Center of Security Discussions Crete, home to the strategic Souda Bay naval and air base, has been mentioned in recent security discussions about tensions in the Middle East. However, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias stressed that the island remains well protected and that Greece’s defense posture is more than […]

More Crete travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2026 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS