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Crete with Teens: Adventure, Culture & Instagram Spots
Posted On February 12, 2026

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes My teenager looked up from her phone exactly three times during our first hour in Crete. Once when the taxi driver pointed out the Venetian walls. Once when she spotted a stray cat with particularly […]

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Heraklion’s Best Brunch Spots
Posted On July 20, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 8-10 minutes Brunch! Is it breakfast? Is it lunch? The best of both? Well, whatever it is, you can be sure to find some excellent establishments here in Crete offering diners’ favourite chilled-out meal of the day. […]

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Sightseeing Crete
Kamariotis village (part II) – Heart of the Psiloritis
Posted On March 3, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes Back Where the Mountains Whisper Some places don’t just stay in your memory — they pull you back in. Kamariotis, a medieval mountain village in central Crete, did just that for me. Nestled at the […]

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Summer Cruises
The Secrets of an Abandoned Island – Spinalonga
Posted On February 24, 2020

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes When staying at Olive Green Hotel in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, you’re perfectly placed to explore not only the city’s vibrant culture and cuisine but also embark on unforgettable day trips to Crete’s iconic […]

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Summer Cruises
Unforgettable trips from Crete to Santorini
Posted On October 7, 2019

Estimated Reading Time: 6–7 minutes Why Travel from Crete to Santorini Traveling from Crete to Santorini is one of the most rewarding day trips in Greece. These two stunning islands are just two hours apart by ferry, yet each offers […]

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Adventure Trips
Top Beaches in Heraklion, Crete: A Complete Guide
Posted On June 14, 2019

When staying in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, you’re perfectly positioned to explore not only the city’s rich culture and history but also some of the island’s most beautiful beaches. Whether you’re staying at Lato Boutique Hotel, Olive Green Hotel, […]

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