Georgioupoli - A Name with History Georgioupoli - A Name with History Giorgos (George) is one of Greece’s most popular Christian names, but which particular George gave his name to the village of Georgioupoli? Well, it’s to do with a…
Theophania and the Blessing of the Waters 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 Christmas marks Epiphany – the celebration…
Welcoming the New Year in Greece Welcoming the New Year in Greece There’s one ornament you can’t miss on the shelves of Greek gift shops at this time of year. Usually made of china, it’s a pomegranate – [Ρόδι (rodi)…
Cretan Christmas Culinary Traditions Cretan Christmas Culinary Traditions During Christmas, every sub-region of Greece has its traditional food favorites. From the age-old tradition of the Choirosfagia to the fantastic textures and seasonal sweets, Crete has a long-standing Christmas culinary tradition.…
Mythos Palace Resort & Spa - A Luxury Getaway Mythos Palace Resort & Spa - A Luxury Getaway Mythos Palace Resort & Spa proudly won an award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018. The dazzling 12th Annual Gala Ceremony…
Anemos Luxury Grand Resort Awards Anemos Luxury Grand Resort won 3 awards at the 12th Annual Gala Ceremony of the World Luxury Hotel Awards which was held on 10th November 2018, at the Ayana Resort & Spa, in Bali, Indonesia.…
A Pilgrimage to the Heart of Cretan History - Theriso Village 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 a delight…
Anemos Luxury Grand Resort Awards Anemos Luxury Grand Resort Awards The Gala Ceremony of the 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality & Lifestyle Awards (SSLHLA) took place on the 6th of October 2018 with the presence of tourist leaders from all…
Crete's Handcrafted Traditions 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 Age civilization was built upon a sustainable agrarian society that…
Exploring Imbros Gorge in Crete Exploring Imbros Gorge in Crete One of Crete’s stunning wild places, Imbros Gorge is only outshined by the world-famous Samaria in notoriety. Imbros is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete after the…