Wilderness Travel

Greece’s Kikilias With the Latest “Ahem” Provocation

2021-10-22 by Phil Butler

Greece’s new tourism minister is different from the old one, he’s taller. The narrative is the same, the goals the same, and the piper too.

Samaria Gorge Remains Dangerous: Young Tourist Survives Shocking 25-Meter Fall

2025-04-22 By Manuel Santos

A young Dutch tourist was hospitalized after falling 25 meters in Samaria Gorge, which remains dangerous for hikers. He is in stable condition at Chania Hospital’s Neurosurgery Clinic.

Let’s Go for Horta Walks This Weekend in Chania

2025-04-22 By Victoria Udrea

Let’s Go for Horta in Chania from April 26-27, with local guides, cultural associations, and likeminded peers.

Restoration Plans for Villa Pologiorgis, Chania’s Most Charming Eyesore

2025-04-22 By Manuel Santos

On April 22, 2025, the study to revive and reuse the illustrious Villa Pologiorgis in Amperia officially got a handshake—or, more accurately, a signature—from Chania’s mayor, Panagiotis Simandirakis. No sooner had the mayor’s pen touched paper than a room of deputies, civil servants, and, possibly, someone’s cousin, confirmed the deal. The contract—routinely titled “Study for […]