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WorldTrips “Atlas Journey” Expands Travel Insurance Choice

2022-10-17 by Argophilia Travel News

WorldTrips

WorldTrips Travel announces Atlas Journey, a suite of comprehensive travel protection plans designed for today’s travelers.

Tags: accident insurance, destination insurance, health insurance, pet insurance, SquareMouth, Travel Insurance, travel protection, WorldTrips, WorldTrips Insurance, WorldTrips Travel Insurance

Squaremouth Data Reveals Top Destinations Impacted By COVID

2020-09-18 by Argophilia Travel News

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New data from travel insurance experts at Squaremouth now reveals how travel to top tourist destinations has been affected since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.

Tags: COVID-19, insurance, pandemic effects, SquareMouth, travel data, Travel Insurance, World Health Organization

InteleTravel & Travel Insured Hook Travelers Up

2013-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel Insured International

InteleTravel, a leading booking tool for travel agents, has just announced having selected Travel Insured International as their Preferred Travel Protection Partner for this year. According to the news release, InteleTravel will now automatically provide the offer of travel insurance during their reservation process.

Tags: online booking, online insurance, tourist insurance, travel agents, Travel booking, Travel Insurance, trip insurance

Travel Insurance Provider RoamRight Launches in the US

2013-02-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

RoamRight, a global travel insurance provider, is the latest player to enter the market. Based in Towson, Maryland, RoamRight offers trip cancellation insurance and medical insurance policies to both domestic and international travelers.

Tags: Arch Insurance Company, canceled trips, medical expenses, RoamRight, Travel Insurance, travel safety, travel services

Macedonians to Pay Less for Healthcare Abroad

2013-01-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Healthcare around the world

Citizens of Macedonia may have been cut a break by the country’s government where medical care abroad is concerned. News from their official site tells of a deal in the works to limit how much Macedonians pay when seeking medical care outside the country.

Tags: health ministries, healthcare costs, Macedonia healthcare, tourist medical, travel healthcare, Travel Insurance

European Companies See Business Travel as Top Three Risk

2012-11-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Business travel in Europe might be expected to pick up in 2013, but the concerns over risk associated with employee international travel is also on the rise among companies in the region, as research published by the ACE Group shows. More than half of the companies the group surveyed think that the level of business travel […]

Tags: business risks, business travel, European companies, research, travel claims, Travel Insurance, travel risks

Auto Insurance Abroad: Things to Know When Renting a Car

2012-09-03 by Guest Author

Overseas car rental

Renting a car locally means ensuring that both your auto insurance and that of the rental agency covers all of the contingencies involved in operating an expensive piece of machinery that doesn’t belong to you; renting a car abroad is, by necessity, that much more complicated.

Tags: auto rental, auto travel, car insurance, car rentals, car touring, Travel Insurance

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

Drimiskos fire

Fire Breaks Out in Drimiskos, Southern Rethymno; Firefighters Move Quickly

2026-09-22 By Argophilia Travel News

A wildfire broke out Tuesday in Drimiskos, southern Rethymno. Eight fire engines, 16 firefighters and two EMODE teams are fighting the blaze

Agios Nikolaos Port New LED lighting

Agios Nikolaos Port Upgrades Lighting With New LED Floodlights

2026-09-22 By Arthur Butler

Agios Nikolaos Port has replaced old floodlights on four 35-metre towers with LED technology, improving safety while reducing energy use and operating costs.

Heraklion cruise future AI illustration

New Kastelli Airport Could Open Home Port Era for Heraklion’s Cruise Future

2026-09-22 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion expects more than 400,000 cruise passengers in 2026, but the bigger opportunity lies ahead, with the new Kastelli airport and home port plans reshaping the city’s cruise strategy.

Rain Causes Samaria Gorge Closure on September 23

Rain Causes Samaria Gorge Closure on September 23

2026-09-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The Samaria Gorge will remain closed on Wednesday, September 23, after an updated weather forecast shows rainfall above the gorge’s approved safety limits. The Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (OFYPEKA) made the decision based on the latest forecast from Greece’s National Meteorological Service. For travelers planning a hike, that means one important thing: don’t […]

Sitia Wildfire

Sitia Wildfire Eases After Night of Wind-Driven Reignition, 135 Firefighters Still on Ground

2026-09-21 By Iorgos Pappas

A wildfire near Chonos in Sitia has eased after a difficult night of wind-driven flare-ups. Firefighters and two aircraft continue battling scattered active hotspots.

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