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Diving for the Divine

December 27, 2018

Theophania and the Blessing of the Waters January 6th is a special date in the Christian calendar, particularly for the Greek Orthodox faith. The 12th day of… Read More
- Chania
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- Destination
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Exploring Theriso

November 1, 2018

A Pilgrimage to the Heart of Cretan History – Theriso Village With its dramatic mountain backdrop, the tiny village of Theriso, 16 km south of Chania, is… Read More
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Four Traditional Crafts of Chania

October 24, 2018

Crete’s Handcrafted Traditions Crete is famous for handcrafted tradition since the time of the Minoans. Most people visiting the island do not realize that the advanced Bronze… Read More
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- History
Cretan Honey and Its Miraculous Health Benefits

September 30, 2018

History of Beekeeping on Crete Honey is one of the flagship agricultural products on Crete, valued as much as olive oil and citrus farming. Historical evidence shows… Read More
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Egyptian Lighthouse in the Venetian Harbor Is the City Symbol of Chania

September 4, 2018

The Egyptian Lighthouse in Chania, Crete They call it the Egyptian Lighthouse, and it stands strong at the Venetian harbor of Chania, safeguarding the town since the… Read More
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Agios Yakinthos: Cretan “Valentine’s Day” in July

December 17, 2017

Valentine’s Day in Georgioupoli is not a traditional holiday. In fact, Crete has embraced Valentine’s Day because of the commercial influences from the West. The Greek Orthodox… Read More

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