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  • Explore the Fantastic Unspoiled Beaches in South Crete!

    GREECE - CRETE - PREVELI BEACH - ROCK

    Check this guide to visit the magic beaches and villages on the south coast of Crete .

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Outstanding Things to See in the Knossos Palace During Your Crete Vacation!

    GREECE - CRETE - HERAKLION - KNOSSOS

    Super detailed Self-Guided tour of Knossos, Crete's Minoan Palace. Myth, history, discovery, restoration. All the info to plan a visit.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Historic Boutique Hotels in Chania Old Town

    Hotel room, pool, bed

    Take a look at the most stunning historical buildings in Chania's Old Town now home to some of the most exclusive boutique hotels in town.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Top Nudist Beaches in Crete: Insider’s Guide to Sunbathe Without Clothes in Crete!

    nudist beaches in Crete

    There are no official nudist beaches in Crete, but naturism is widely spread. Check these beaches before leaving your bikini back home!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Discover the Most Beautiful Beaches on Akrotiri Peninsula, Crete

    GREECE - CRETE - CHANIA - SEITAN LIMANIA

    Best Beaches on the Akrotiri Peninsula, in Chania: Saetan Limania | Stavros | Marathi | Loutraki | Kalathas | Tersanas & a few more.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Most Fantastic Things to Do in Rethymnon, For an Amazing Holiday in Crete

    GREECE - CRETE - RETHYMNON LIGHTHOUSE

    Located between the most important cities, Heraklio and Chania, Rethymno has one of the best preserved old districts on the island. Buildings dating back to…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Most Amazing Things to Do in Agios Nikolaos During Your Trip to Crete!

    GREECE - CRETE - AGIOS NIKOLAOS

    Top Things to Do in Agios Nikolaos, Crete: Check the best 10 things to do Best beaches | Churches | The Stairs | Day Trips…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Elafonisi Beach Crete: Useful Tips by a Local to Visit the Best Beach on the Island

    nudist beaches in Crete

    Elafonisi Beach Guide by a local to explore the most beautiful beach in Crete. An insider's guide with routes, hotels, nearby places, tips, water sports...

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Falasarna Beach: Complete Insider’s Guide to One of the Best Beaches in Crete!

    GREECE - CRETE -FALASARNA

    Crete Travel Blog: Insider's guide Falassarna Beach, Crete. Plan your holiday: Where to stay, things to do, sports, food, nearby beaches.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Exciting Things to Do in Matala, Crete’s Last Hippie Beach!

    beach, sea, caves, Matala, Crete

    Matala, Faistos, Kalamaki. Three stops that are a must on any trip around the island of Crete. Hippie lifestyle and a beautiful Greek atmosphere.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Insanely Practical Crete Travel Tips: How to Plan a Trip to Crete Without Going Crazy!

    Crete Travel Guide | Insanely practical tips for holidays in Crete | landscape, weather, activities, beaches, villages, food&wine, sites, traditions, and more.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Super Helpful Visit Guide to Plan a Trip to Spinalonga Island in Crete!

    Spinalonga, the Leper colony and Fortified island, Crete

    Get ready for a Day Trip to Spinalonga in Crete: Info about Spinalonga | History | Leper Colony | Boat trip to Spinalonga island &…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Visit Psychro Cave (The Zeus Cave) in Lasithi and the Nearby Area

    GREECE - CRETE - PSYCHRO CAVE

    Zeus Cave, Crete (also Psychro Cave or Diktaion Andron) is in the Lasithi Plateau. Check these useful tips to visit.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Your Insanely Helpful Guide to Balos Beach Crete! (Plus Great Insider’s Tips)

    sea, beach, sand, Crete

    Crete Travel Blog: Balos Beach is one of Crete's most popular beaches. Check alternative ways to get there | Tips for cruises, hotels & more!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Family Holidays in Crete: Fun Things to Do in Crete with Kids

    GREECE - CRETE - BALOS - KIDS HIKING

    Guide for Family Holidays in Crete: Best things to do in Crete with kids including Weather, Safety, Food, Regions, Beaches, Tours

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Magical Things to Do in Splantzia, A Picture-Perfect Itinerary in Old Chania!

    nudist beaches in Crete

    10 Best Things to do in Splantzia, Chania: 1.Choose an itinerary. 2.The Church with the Minaret. 3.Saint Rocco 4.To Kafenio 5.Agia Eirini...

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Crete Hotel Review: Porto Maltese Boutique Estate in Agios Nikolaos

    Porto Maltese Hotel Agios NIkolaos

    Where to stay in Agios Nikolaos | Best hotel review. Accommodation with top views of Lake Voulismeni, Agios Nikolaos.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Most Original Things to Do in Crete When it Rains!

    GREECE - CRETE - BEACH - RAIN

    Discover what things to do in Crete when it rains: Visit the markets, explore the villages, check a winery, drive in the mountains, & more!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Gavdos, Crete: The Only Guide to the Island you Need For Your Crete Adventure!

    GREECE - CRETE - GAVDOS ISLAND

    Read this complete guide to Gavdos island in Crete. Check Europe's southernmost point. Gavdos beaches, accommodation, and the best things to do.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Unique Things to Do in Ierapetra For An Incredible Trip to South Crete!

    GREECE - CRETE - IERAPETRA AT SUNSET

    Top things to do in Ierapetra, south Crete: The beaches | Old town | Boat trip to Chrissi island | Gorges & hikes | Food,…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • A Local’s Guide to Visit the Botanical Park of Crete in Chania!

    Red flowers

    Take a break from Crete's beaches, archaeological sites, and mountains with a visit to the Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete, in Chania.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Day Visit to Fragospito Winery in Heraklion, Crete

    Winery cellar

    A Gift from the Earth: Cretan Wines. Crete is home to one of the largest vineyards in Greece, Cretan vines have a long continuous presence…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Travel More and Better when you Have Limited Time Off

    How to travel more with limited time off

    Check these tips and tricks and learn how to travel more when you have limited time off in your calendar. Plan, pack, and leave!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Best Olive Oil from Crete – Extra Virgin Olive Oil: All You Need to Know About Crete’s Green Gold!

    Olive oil and Olives

    This article walks you through the unique properties of Crete's green gold, the top-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced on the island.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Most Perfect Things to Do in Aegina, Greece

    nudist beaches in Crete

    Aegina island, close to Athens, is a unique place for a quick escape or a romantic trip. Check here all the things to do in…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Great Holiday Homes in Aegina for Your Weekend on a Greek Island!

    Greece - Aegina - Home - Blue window

    Check the nicest and most traditional Airbnbs to spend your vacation on Aegina island.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Wonderful Rental Homes & Airbnbs in Hydra for a Romantic Escape

    Airbnbs in Hydra

    Hydra is such a charming Greek island that if you go for a day you'll want to stay more. Check these Airbnbs and Holiday Homes…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Arkadi Monastery, Rethymnon

    GREECE - CRETE - RETHYMNON - ARKADI MONASTERY

    Tips to plan a visit to Arkadi Monastery, Rethymno, in Crete (Greece). Useful information | History | The Church | The Museum | Ossuary |…

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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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