Heraklion, Crete
October 23, 2016 You come to Heraklion to visit Knossos, but it is a city worth exploring as well. It…
Crete
Knossos: Myths amongst the Ruins
October 22, 2016 Heraklion is one the top of everyone’s list to visit when they go to Crete. The reason…
A Road Trip of Ruins
October 21, 2016 Phaistos The day began by visiting Phaistos, an important site of the Minoan civilization. The Minoan civilization,…
Wandering the Amári Valley
October 20, 2016 The Amári Valley is not for those with an agenda. The drive is through some lovely and…
The Holy Monastery of Arkadi
October 20, 2016 People come to Crete for many reasons, I came to get off the beaten path as often…
Rethymnon, Crete
October 20, 2016 So many of the Cretan towns are built on the same model, i.e. large protective walls in…
Katholiko Monastery, a very, very hidden gem
October 19, 2016 Today we moved from Chania to Rethymnon with a side trip to the Katholiko Monastery or Monastery…
Chania Continues
October 18, 2016 In 1620, during the Venetian rule in Crete, the constant threat of the Ottoman Turks led the…
Χαίρετε From Chania, Crete
October 17, 2016 Chania, Crete is a fascinating city with an equally fascinating history. It is a large city with…