Michael Sweet

From Australia to Crete: A Family’s New Life in Wine

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By Michael Sweet

From Australia to Crete: A Family’s New Life in Wine

Emma Maidment and Tyson Venables left Byron Bay for the foothills of…

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Historic Doma Hotel Reopens in Crete

Crete

By Michael Sweet

Historic Doma Hotel Reopens in Crete

The boutique Doma Hotel in Hania, first built as a diplomatic consulate…

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The Woman Who Walks Crete’s White Mountains

Crete

By Michael Sweet

The Woman Who Walks Crete’s White Mountains

As the only professional female guide to the highest reaches of the…

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Spirits of Askifou: Tales from a Cretan Mountain

Crete

By Michael Sweet

Spirits of Askifou: Tales from a Cretan Mountain

Isolated, tranquil and steeped in history, the ancient crossing point of the…

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Open House: Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor’s Final Act of Philoxenia

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By Michael Sweet

Open House: Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor’s Final Act of Philoxenia

The home of the late Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor in Mani…

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48 Hours in Rethymno: A Guide to One of Crete’s Most Charming Towns

Crete

By Michael Sweet

48 Hours in Rethymno: A Guide to One of Crete’s Most Charming Towns

Neither as big as Irakleio nor as well-known as Hania, the oft-overlooked…

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The Samaria Challenge: Hiking in the World-Famous Cretan Gorge

Crete

By Michael Sweet

The Samaria Challenge: Hiking in the World-Famous Cretan Gorge

Awe-inspiring, ruggedly beautiful and steeped in history, Crete’s most stunning canyon offers…

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geco by gatsby: athens’ ideal spot for food enthusiasts and culture seekers

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Geco by Gatsby Athens is an all-day restaurant for food enthusiasts, culture seekers, and anyone who…

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the new alfa with sea salt: expect the unexpected

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the new alfa with sea salt: expect the unexpected

Inspired by our common land, the new ALFA with sea salt arrives to add a unique…

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culinary capital: the 17 best restaurants in thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

culinary capital: the 17 best restaurants in thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is gaining popularity as one of Europe's most exciting culinary destinations. Here we explore its…

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discover the beauty of zakynthos: a journey through time at alamis hotel

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Experience exceptional hospitality at Alamis Hotel, your gateway to Zakynthos' picturesque landscapes and vibrant island culture.

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the 19 unesco sites and monuments in greece

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the 19 unesco sites and monuments in greece

In celebration of World Heritage Day on April 18, a round-up of Greece's UNESCO sites is…

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hot stuff! a foodie’s guide to the best eateries in athens

Athens

hot stuff! a foodie’s guide to the best eateries in athens

Join us as we explore the most interesting casual eateries in the Greek capital, where you…

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zohós: greek cuisine with a twist in plaka’s beautiful green garden

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Are you looking for somewhere to eat in Plaka? Look no further! Discover this lovely Green…

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the ultimate guide to the athens epidaurus festival 2024

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the ultimate guide to the athens epidaurus festival 2024

Greece’s premier summer festival in Athens and Epidaurus is a cultural odyssey of music, theatre, dance,…

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