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The Best Cretan Souvenirs to Bring Home

30/01/2023

When you visit Crete, you cannot leave empty-handed. Of course, you will make memories and can snap as many pictures as you want, but buying souvenirs for your home, friends, and family will make your “feel” of Crete last longer. Besides, some of these souvenirs have exceptional artistry unavailable anywhere else in the world. Here...Read More

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Loom: Cretan Textile Art

11/09/2022

As much as it is beautiful, weaving is complex and hard to master – pretty much because there are different loom types, each requiring different stances and weaving methods. Therefore, a master weaver must constantly scrutinize the work of the novices, intervening when needed, especially in complex weaving projects. The grade of difficulty could explain...Read More

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August Full Moon in Crete

10/08/2022

The August full moon is one of the most celebrated events on Crete Island. It is an occasion of joy, bringing together people to sing and dance under the spectacular lights of Selene’s chariot. The August full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon around the world – based on a definition by The Old Farmer’s...Read More

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Travel With Respect for the Environment

23/07/2022

Environmental consciousness is the new way to travel and will not stop you from enjoying your experiences while on holiday. On the contrary, it will give you a sense of meaning and purpose. If you reached Crete by plane, you did not opt for the most environmentally friendly transportation. But you rarely find a way...Read More

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Psarantonis: Traditional Cretan Lyra Musician and His Legacy Transcending the European Borders

11/05/2022

Not many musicians who choose traditional styles manage to claim international recognition and fame at Psarantonis’s level. His lyra is on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona (USA). He played with some of the most prestigious musicians, including Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. He participated in numerous international festivals – the...Read More

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Couple Vacations and Things to Do on Crete Island

28/04/2022

Are you considering Crete for a couple’s vacation? Although more populated than other Greek islands, Crete is a romantic paradise if you know where to go and what to do. It has miles of pristine, unperturbed nature, bucolic hills, verdant valleys, jaw-dropping gorges, high mountaintops, and pristine beaches caressed by the crystal-clear waves of the...Read More

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Carnival: Big Celebration in Rethymno’s Streets

26/02/2022

The Rethymno Carnival is a celebration of family and traditional Cretan values, with joyous street parades, masquerades, games, music, dance, art, culture, and good food. It marks the days before Lenten, the strict Greek Orthodox fasting period before Easter, which lasts over 40 days. Thousands of people join the festivities every year. The Carnival went...Read More

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Spring Nature Activities on Crete Island

08/02/2022

Spring in Crete is enchanting, full of colour, green, hassle-free, and joyful. Nature recovers after winter’s sleepy greys. But unfortunately, it is a season very few island visitors appreciate its beauty because flights are rare, and most of the hotels only open after the Greek Orthodox Easter. Still, the ones that do open have off-season...Read More

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Five Bars to Visit in Rethymno

22/01/2022

When you choose your next bar or pub crawl in Rethymno, TripAdvisor shows the best-rated watering holes, but “best” is a subjective cause, even when based on AI and customer votes. So, we cannot claim to be recommending the best bars but the ones you are most likely to enjoy for their hipster vibes. Bonobo...Read More

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Secret Beaches in Rethymno

12/12/2021

Crete has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, many of them famous and listed among the top must-see destinations – for example, Elafonissi Beach, some 75 km southwest of Chania town. But if you plan your Cretan vacation in the Rethymno regional unit, you will find beguiling stretches of sand and secrete...Read More

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The Best Cretan Souvenirs to Bring Home

Loom: Cretan Textile Art

August Full Moon in Crete

Travel With Respect for the Environment

Psarantonis: Traditional Cretan Lyra Musician and His Legacy Transcending the European Borders

Couple Vacations and Things to Do on Crete Island

Carnival: Big Celebration in Rethymno’s Streets

Spring Nature Activities on Crete Island

Five Bars to Visit in Rethymno

Secret Beaches in Rethymno

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