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Karpathos Makes National Geographic 2023 Most Impressive List

2022-12-08 by Phil Butler

Karpathos

The Greek island of Karpathos has been included in National Geographic’s annual list of the world’s 25 most impressive destinations for 2023.  National Geographic refers to the island in the Dodecanese as an amazing and beautiful place, where women-owned businesses lead the way in sustainable tourism. Also included in the same category in the extensive […]

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National Geographic Names Alonissos Island a Destination on the Rise

2020-12-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Peristera shipwreck - Alonissos, Greece

National Geographic Traveller has named Greece’s Alonissos Island to a list of destinations on the rise for 2021.

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Azerbaijan Picked “Best Excursion Tourism Destination”

2019-12-02 by Argophilia Travel News

Baku Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has won the “Best Excursion Destination” award from the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2019.

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National Geographic Traveler Russia Names Greece “Best Beach Holiday Destination for 2019”

2019-12-02 by Phil Butler

Agia Pelagia

Greece took the top spot in a National Geographic Traveler Russia vote recently. The Russian version of the famous travel magazine named Greece the “Best Beach Holiday Destination of 2019.” And while Greece’s tourism ministry is anxious to take kudos, the editor of Argophilia Travel News has his say too. According to the announcement by […]

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National Geographic Traveler Russia – Greece Leading Family Destination

2018-12-03 by Argophilia Travel News

Lion's Fountain

Greece has been announced the second most popular destination for family holidays at the Traveler Awards 2018

Tags: Greece, Greece tourism, National Geographic Traveler, Russian arrivals, Russian families, Russian tourists, Russian travelers

21st Century Adventurer Andrew Evans Sails Cape to Cape

2012-03-12 by Phil Butler

Guns of Gypsy Cove, Falkland Islands

For those seeking adventure, or at least seeking to read about adventurers, here’s a bit from National Geographic Traveler’s own Andrew Evans. According to the news, Evans is testing his Digital Nomad reputation by navigating the vastness of the Atlantic between South America’s Cape Horn and Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.

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WTTC: Tourism for Tomorrow 2012 Kick Off

2011-09-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Conservation Award

Every year the World Travel & Tourism Council invites tourism businesses, organizations, and even destinations to apply for the worldwide Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The council just announced this year’s competition for gaining recognition via best practices in sustainable tourism.

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When the Water Runs Out, the Illusion Runs With It

2025-12-29 By Manuel Santos

An official document confirms what many feared: water and sewage capacity in Crete cannot support new large hotel developments.

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Why Cretans Start the Year in the Sea

2025-12-28 By Manuel Santos

Why Cretans welcome the New Year in the sea. A look at the New Year’s Dive tradition in Crete, where it happens, and how to take part safely.

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A Vasilopita with a Sacred Purpose Near Heraklion

2025-12-27 By Iorgos Pappas

A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of Saints Parthenios and Evmenios.

Rethymno farmers protest humanity

Rethymno Farmers Turn Protest Into a Community Table

2025-12-27 By Victoria Udrea

Livestock farmers in Rethymno staged a symbolic protest by boiling and sharing meat with citizens, and donating over one ton of meat to local soup kitchens.

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Interactive Kallikantzaroi Children’s Performance in Neapoli on December 30

2025-12-27 By Argophilia Travel News

Interactive Kallikantzaroi performance by Katsimihas brothers’ story will take place at the Municipal Garden of Neapoli on December 30.

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