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You know, my recent trip to Eastern Crete was nothing short of extraordinary. The region is rich in culture, history, and tradition, and I had the pleasure of visiting two stunning locations: Moni Toplou, a monastery renowned for its tsikoudia, […]
An unexpected invitation, a weekday excursion, and the promise of bread and wine. It appeared someone had read my previous article about Heraklion and decided to take me up on my comment that I should return to Crete near-immediately. It […]
What does it mean to live like a Cretan? To Nikos Kazantzakis, it means to search for “the consciousness of [your] land and race”. His words live on to the heart of every Cretan and every Greek. Raw, full of […]
Crete has a long and vibrant history, but delve into the depths of Cretan artistic history, and you’ll find one of the most influential poets of all time – Vincenzo Kornaros. He was the most revered player, if not the […]
There is a lot to say on the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Cretan olive oil is among the best on the planet. Cretans consume a lot of it, along with lots of homegrown fruits and vegetables. The island’s […]
