Read about celebration in ancient Jewish Romaniotes Synogogue in Chania.
Breathtaking view of the blue infinity of Aegean sea, over the olive trees-dotted hills, extensive vineyards, Cretan wild herbs and fresh air...
God Zeus - the mighty Greek god is the most popular and known god of Greek antiquity. A sky and thunder God, king of the gods...
Etz Hayyim dating from 14th century is a unique little Romaniote synagogue in the old town's former Jewish quarter of Chania...
If you are going to Crete for the first time, the chances are high you will find yourself in Herssonisos that is the 'mecca' of mass tourism in Crete...
To experience collective, uncompromised and unique Cretan spirit? You shall join the village festivity in Crete...
Spring in Crete is amazingly beautiful, it is all-promissing, inviting and terribly alluring. In Crete it is particularly expressive - the fresh green...
She waves standing in the doorway and greets you like the long time not seen son, like a lost child. Than she is off, rushing to get you a chair...
The experiences of blissful moments I call 'zen' - it is a special, utterly enjoyable, fleeting but beautiful moment that provides an inspiration and revelation.
Visiting these 4 tavernas-cafeneios eastward of Heraklion is like being transported back in time or visiting an open-air museum...
Visiting Houdetsi festival is experiencing the Cretan culture, people and food in almost distilled, condensed and pure way and as authentic...
Excitement of discovery, stunning beauty of nature, revelation of some of the Crete's well kept ancient secrets and healing power...
To get initiated into a manhood, the Indian boys have to go through the rites of passage. Likewise, to get a slice of the Cretan spirit...
Domlades are parcels made from vine leaves stuffed with rice, fresh herbs and seasonings. Depending on the season...
Agios Thomas (or Saint Thomas) village is deemed to be the very navel of Crete. Dismiss the claims of nearby Agia Varvara! With its 38 churches...
Over the years, Spinalonga island has gained the reputation as one of all time favourite ones - it is a dear classic from the 'must see' repertoire...
Having travelled extensively in Crete, we have come across many abandoned villages. Here, I have selected three I would recommend...
Crete has always been the meeting point and melting place between East and West. Because of its strategic location in the region the island...
'Islands around the island?', you might wonder. Yes, indeed there are more than 70 uninhabited islands and islets around Crete...
If in other parts of the world the snails enjoy extended life span, secluded and quiet existence than on Crete...
