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Katerina - The Neighbour Who Welcomed Us In...
In memory of: Αικατερίνης Σταυρ. Κουτουλάκη
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Travelling With Uncle Harry: A Quest to Mark the Anniversary of The Battle of Crete
The Battle of Crete ended with a desperate Allied scramble over the White Mountains to the tiny beach at Hora Sfakion in May/June 1941.
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Rethymnon - Where Heaven and Earth Meet
There is a place at the western-most end of Rethymnon’s 16th Century Fortezza that has the most perfect 360 degree view of any city I know…
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Why You Need to be in Crete at Easter
“How is Greek Easter Different?” a friend in the UK asks me.
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Waiting for the Water To Come Back - Why We Need to Talk about Crete's Water Supply
Today’s blog is about Crete’s water resources after record low rainfall this winter, and is framed by an event from February 2025…
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Hidden Histories - Gournia - and the Pioneering Woman Who Uncovered a Whole Minoan City
The first time I heard about the ancient city of Gournia, was when an American Lady sat on my front doorstep and cried.
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Send In the Clowns - Apokries and Carnival - the ‘Greek Halloween’
As we crossed the hotel lobby, two witches in pointy hats, black miniskirts and high heels, pressed bags of candy into our hands and smiled tipsily …
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