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Speleological Club of Crete Beginner Session 2018

2018-02-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up in March, the Speleological Club of Crete (CP.The.K.) will offer the 18th annual speleology seminar for beginners.

Tags: cave exploration, caves, caving, Crete caves, Crete shrines, extreme sports, speleological, Speleological Club of Crete, speleology

Russian Rope Jumpers Set Record

2012-09-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Rope Jumping

If wacky events are your thing you just missed one in the Russian Federation. One hundred thirty five people leaped into the record books “rope jumping” from a bridge.

Tags: bridge jumping, bungee, extreme sports, Rope Jumping, Russia sports, Russia tourism, Russia travel, Russian Federation, world record

Rock Climbing in Slovenia

2012-02-09 by Guest Author

sierra trail in Julian Alps, Slovenia.

Slovenia is an incredibly popular tourist destination, and with so many mountain and hill ranges, rock climbing is but one of the many activities you could undertake whilst you are there.

Tags: climbing, extreme sports, rock climbing, slovenia

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Holiday

2025-09-28 By Argophilia Travel News

Discover 5 top tips for planning your dream holiday. From budgeting and timing to hidden gems and stress-free booking, make your trip unforgettable.

Cuvier’s beaked whale

Cuvier’s Beaked Whales Wash Ashore in Crete

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

The organization ARION confirmed a mass stranding of Cuvier’s beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) on the coasts of southeastern Crete.

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Crete’s Peskesi Triumphs at EU Organic Awards 2025

2025-09-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Peskesi was named Best Organic Restaurant at the EU Organic Awards. The Cretan eatery outshone over 100 European entries.

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

The Chorus of Autumn Crows

2025-09-25 By Victoria Udrea

In autumn, crows gather outside windows with a noisy chorus — part annoyance, part seasonal ritual. A lyrical tale of their racket and the crooked music of change.

Birds of Crete

The Birds of Crete: Small Singers, Loud Landlords

2025-09-25 By Manuel Santos

In Crete, finches, doves, blackbirds, and crows share the skies — not always peacefully. A cheeky guide to the island’s feathered residents.

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