When summer is in full right, after the summer solstice, and the season is at its peak, there are some important things I would like to call out. Please take them into consideration, to make the best out of your vacation in Crete, but it also applies to other Greek islands, especially the Cyclades and… Read More Extreme summer survival kit
Although the easiest way to get to Crete is by plane, there are a lot of tourists that choose to arrive by ferry, especially those that bring their own car to the island or cannot travel by plane (aviophobia, certain medical conditions, etc). Ferry is also used by island hoppers, locals and budget travelers. Here… Read More Ferry info – what you need to know before sailing to Crete
Being a member on so many FB groups dedicated to Crete and Greek islands, there is no day without someone (or many) asking if day trip from Crete to Santorini is worth it. I will try to detail as much as possible, based on the feedback and experience of several people I talked to that… Read More Day trips from Crete to Santorini – Yay or Nay?
If you have doubts about where you should stay in Crete to get the most out of the beauty, history and culture of this island, I hope my classification below can help you. It depends a lot on what you want from your vacation: AI hotels, Instagram beaches, nature, nightlife, history, archaeology, crowded vs quiet… Read More All around Crete: where to stay, what to do
Travelling with kids is all fun until they get bored or the weather is not suitable for a day at the beach (windy, cloudy, rain or high waves). As I am part of many FB groups where people ask about places they can go to or things to do with kids, I have made a… Read More Having fun with kids in Crete
You know those reels on Instagram with: I went to Greece to see the monuments? And then the monuments are… the cats? Well, when I first arrived in Crete and I saw them almost everywhere, I was kind of shocked, as I have never seen so many of them, minding their own cat business, even… Read More What a … cat life
If you can work remotely or you are a digital nomad, working from Crete could be on your list. I have done this and I can say it was a wonderful experience. Below are my tips & tricks and what struggles I have encountered. Some of them also apply if you just want to move… Read More Work from Crete – tips&tricks
Spoiler alert: the yummy-est post so far. Drooling on your keyboard is not covered by any warranty, as it is considered that you spilled water. So, food in Crete. I am part of many FB groups related to Crete, Romanian and international. And I have noticed some differences. For example, my fellow citizens and the… Read More Let’s talk about… Cretan food
As Crete is becoming a more and more popular travel destination in Europe and a top choice among the Greek islands, I have made a list of tips & tricks and good to know before you go, as I see a lot of questions on several forums or FB groups. I hope they are valuable… Read More General info about Crete
Let’s say you cannot rent a car for some reasons – you are below or above the age limit, it exceeds your budget (trust me, in the summer months renting a car for a week might cost you a kidney 😊), you do not have a driver’s license, you don’t feel confident driving on hilly… Read More Day trips – another way to explore Crete
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