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200 Years Since the Outbreak of the Greek Revolution of 1821

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August 27, 2021

“We are all Greeks. Our laws, our literature, our religion, our arts have their root in Greece.” ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley 2021 marks the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution of 1821 – officially the Greek War of Independence – when
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Changes the COVID-19 Pandemic Made in How We Travel

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August 25, 2021

In the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic affected millions of lives worldwide, changing how people interact, communicate, work, shop, and travel. According to Elizabeth Becker, author of Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and
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5 Traditional Kafeneio in Crete

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Gastronomy - Culinary

July 27, 2021

Greece is the cradle of the “kafeneio” culture, which is still a way of life all over the country. Yesteryear, a kafeneio was a place where common folk met to engage in political debates, gossip, chat, play tavli (backgammon), drink Greek
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Crete’s Legendary Stavros Beach: Where Zorba Taught Basil to Dance

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July 5, 2021

Suppose any movie can account for one that genuinely put Crete on the map. In that case, that?s Zorba the Greek, based on the 1946 novel ?Life and Times of Alexis Zorbas? by Creta?s beloved son, author Nikos Kazantzakis, and directed in 1964 by
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Famous Family-friendly Beaches in Rethymno

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Kids

June 24, 2021

As the seat of the University of Crete, Rethymno has a young, vibrant feel and entertainment opportunities galore for students and their peers. This is not to say that the city doesn’t offer romantic venues and opportunities for families to
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10 Souvenirs to Take Back Home when Leaving Crete

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Gastronomy - Culinary

June 16, 2021

When you visit Crete, you will invariably fall in love with the landscapes, the people, and even its tastes. Food tastes better on the island that inspired the Mediterranean diet. Cretan handicrafts make lovely souvenirs too. If you want a small
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Top 5 Activities to Do with Your Kids when Visiting Crete

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Kids

May 24, 2021

When you travel to Crete with children, you will appreciate the wealth of things to see and do. From the beach all the way up to the mountains, the island offers all kinds of attractions for the little ones. Here are five of the top activities
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5 Things to Do on Crete in Springtime

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May 12, 2021

Springtime is perhaps the best season to spend a holiday on Crete island: the temperature is pleasantly-mild, there are not many tourists, and nature brings about its most spectacular floral landscapes in hundreds of colorful shades of blossoms
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Beautifully Local: Three Cretan Villages You Should See

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April 20, 2021

Your next best Cretan experience will be beautifully local when you explore one of the traditional villages at the throbbing heart of the island. These settlements combine tradition and authenticity with the locals’ deep respect for nature and
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From a Thistle to a Culinary Delight: Cretan Artichokes

Gastronomy - Culinary

April 7, 2021

Every spring, as nature awakened after the gray of the winter, Crete comes alive with a symphony of blossoms from its verdant hills covered in olive groves, citrus orchards, and vineyards to hundred of gorges hidden between rugged mountains. It
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