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  • Beyond Stunning Vacation Homes in Santorini to Check Before your Trip

    GREECE - SANTORINI - CYCLADIC HOUSES

    Discover this collection of spectacular vacation homes in Santorini, Greece. Check some of the most exclusive places to stay on the island!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Coolest Vacation Homes in Mykonos That You Will Want to Book This Season!

    GREECE - MYKONOS - CYCLADIC HOUSE - BOUGAINVILLEA

    Discover the best Airbnbs in Mykonos, Greece: Gorgeous homes and villas in Greece's top-rated island for fun and entertaining holidays.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Gorgeous Vacation Homes in Naxos For A Dreamy Trip to Greece!

    GREECE - NAXOS - HALKI - ALLEY (1)

    Check the best Airbnbs in Naxos, Greece: Discover gorgeous homes, villas, and apartments, by the sea or in the mountains for a relaxing stay.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Where to Stay in Gavdos: Comfortable Hotels and Homes in Gavdos Crete

    GREECE-CRETE-GAVDOS-KORFOS-BEACH-AND-TAVERNAS

    Check the best and most convenient Airbnb and villas to rent in Gavdos, Crete for your stay in summer 2020.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Wine Lovers Crete: A Sommelier’s Guide to the Best Cretan Wines

    GLASSES OF WINE - WINE TASTING

    Anna Maria Kambourakis, a leader of wine tourism on Crete, share her fabulous guide to finding the Cretan wines you will love.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Crete Travel: What to Pack in your Beach Bag For Your Next Trip to the Island!

    BEACH BAG

    Get your beach bag ready! Crete is home to the most stunning beaches. Check what to pack in your beach bag for a perfect day…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • What to Pack for a Road Trip in Crete: Genius and Practical Packing List!

    CAR, HAT, BACKPACK, MAP

    Road travel is the best way to tour Crete. Are you ready to explore? Check this guide to learn how and what to pack for…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Get to Crete: Best Air and Sea Routes to Travel to Crete Island!

    AIRPLANE. SKY - SUNSET

    This guide helps you understand how to travel to Crete: Air and sea travel, departing from Athens, Europe, Australia, the US, and more.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • What to Wear to Visit Knossos (And Any Other Archaeological Site!)

    WHAT TO WEAR KNOSSOS

    What to wear in Knossos: Planning a visit to Knossos and have no clue how to dress? This guide walks you through the essential pieces…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • More than 35 Fun & Interesting Facts about Crete that will Surprise You!

    GREECE - CRETE - LOUTRO - SUNSET

    Are you heading to Crete, planning your trip, or simply dreaming about the island? Check these fun, interesting and unique facts about Crete.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Best Movies About Crete To Watch Before Your Trip!

    POP CORN

    Traveling to Crete soon? These are the best movies about Crete ever filmed. Check the titles and get inspired for a trip to the Greek…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Spend 3 Weeks in Crete For an Unforgettable On-The-Road Experience!

    GREECE - CRETE - SEA - SUNSET

    How to spend 3 weeks in Crete: A fantastic, flexible itinerary for 3 weeks on the road in Crete to visit the most famous spots…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Where to Stay in Rethymnon: Top Hotels in Rethymnon Town and Region

    GREECE - CRETE - RETHYMNON - RECEPTION SIGN

    Where to stay in Rethymnon: Budget accommodation, luxury resorts, gorgeous boutique hotels in the old town, and best areas to stay.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Mouthwatering Street Food to Taste in Chania, Crete

    GREECE - CRETE - GYRO WRAP

    Check the best places to grab a bite on the go in Chania, Crete with this guide to the best street food in Chania.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Unforgettable Day Trip to the Lasithi Plateau, Crete

    GREECE - CRETE - LASITHI PLATEAU

    Discover the villages, the landscape, the mountains, and the beautiful scenario of the Lasithi Plateau, in East Crete.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Best Cretan and Greek Cookbooks to Prepare Authentic Dishes at Home

    GREECE - GREEK FOOD

    If you can't travel for now, why not trying your hand at Greek cuisine. Check the best Greek cookbooks to replicate the best of Greek…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 2 Days in Rethymnon: Perfect Itinerary For Your City Break in Crete!

    Old port, boat, lighthouse, Crete

    1-3 days in Rethymnon: City landmarks, the Turkish buildings and the best day trips in the area. Check also what to do with just 1…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 50 Unmissable Things to Do in Crete: A Visit Guide by a Local

    Balos Beach, Crete, winter landscape

    Discover the best things to do in Crete with an Insider's Guide region by region. Check the best beaches, sites, and landmarks of Crete with…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Crete Hotel Review: Olive Green Hotel in Heraklion, Crete

    Olive Green Hotel

    Olive Green Hotel (Review): A fantastic eco-friendly experience in Heraklion, the capital of Crete.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Discover the Most Stunning Archaeological Sites in Crete

    Minoan ruins, archaeological site, Malia, Crete

    Discover the most impressive archaeological sites you can visit on Crete. Its four Minoan Palaces, and other interesting ruins of Crete's mysterious past.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Discover the Most Beautiful Monasteries in Crete – Visit Guide

    Olive Green Hotel

    This list includes a few of the most remarkable monasteries you can visit on the island of Crete. There are also a few lesser-known churches…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Stunning Beaches in East Crete (Lasithi Region): Complete Insider’s Guide

    XEROKAMPOS - CRETE

    Check the best Lasithi beaches in this complete insider's guide to the top shores in Eastern Crete.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Safest Beaches for Kids in Crete for a Stress-Free Holiday: Insider’s Guide

    sea, beach

    Check this kid-friendly guide of the best beaches on Crete for the whole family. Find the safest shores to enjoy a relaxing holiday on the…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 2 Days in Chania: Fantastic Things to Do For a Unique City Break in Crete!

    Olive Green Hotel

    1-3 days in Chania: City landmarks, the market & best beaches. Check also what to do with just 1 day or if you have more…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 2 Days in Heraklion: Enjoy an Amazing City Break in Crete

    Olive Green Hotel

    2 days in Heraklion: City landmarks, the market & best beaches. Local wine & bougatsa. Check also what to do with just 1 day in…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Crete Off the Beaten Path: 35 Pictures to Ignite your Wanderlust!

    GREECE - CRETE - GEORGIOUPOLI - AGIOS NIKOLAOS CHAPEL

    Crete off the beaten path can be an inspiring experience. Ignite your wanderlust with these 35 stunning pictures of the island!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Crete Travel Blog: Essential Things to Know about Cretan Raki (Tsikoudia)

    Cretan raki

    Raki or Tsikoudia is a local Cretan distilled drink with a very high volume of alcohol. It's an important part of Cretan culture and traditions…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Most Beautiful Beaches in Chania (West Crete) that You Cannot Miss!

    falasarna beach, Crete

    An insider's guide with +30 beaches in the Chania region, West Crete: Seitan Limania | Loutro | Balos | Falassarna | Sougia | Ag. Roumeli…

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    Gabi Ancarola
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Hi from Crete!
I'm Gabi, an expat solo mom battling semi-empty-ness syndrome. I speak four languages — though Greek is mostly guesswork.
Vertigo? Yes.
Hiking cliffs and driving mountain roads anyway? Absolutely.
I scream, I whimper, I complain… and still love every second.

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