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  • Crete Hotel Review: The Theodore Boutique Hotel in Chania

    The Theodore Boutique Hotel, Chania, Crete: Relaxation, inspiration, beauty.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Nightlife in Crete: Thrilling Things to Do in Chania at Night!

    Crete - Greece - Chania harbor at night

    Discover Nightlife in Crete! Check the most thrilling things to do in Chania at night for a great adventure on the island.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Fantastic Places to Stay in Falasarna: Great Hotels & Villas in Crete’s Best Sunset Spot!

    Visiting West Crete soon? Then consider these places to stay in Falasarna, a top beach with legendary sunsets and unique peace!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Loutro, Crete: Fall in Love with Chania’s Heavenly Fishing Village!

    Everything about Loutro, Crete

    Check in this article everything there's to know about Loutro, a charming fishing village in Crete, on the southern coast of Chania.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 52 Crazy Beautiful Things to Do in Chania (Region) for an Unforgettable Holiday in Crete!

    Chania Lighthouse / Things to do in Chania Region

    Discover the most amazing things to do in the Chania Region, Crete. Check the best beaches, hikes, day trips, and much, much more!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Most Amazing Things to Do in Chania Old Town when Visiting Crete!

    port, houses, Venetian Harbor Chania

    10 Best Things to do in Chania, Crete: Old Town | Market | Turkish district | Venetian district | Jewish quarter | Harbor | Faro…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Most Amazing Tours in Chania: Top Day Trips from Chania, Crete

    Check these great ideas to make the most of your days in Chania, Crete.

    Check these great ideas to make the most of your days in Chania, Crete, discovering some truly amazing places in the region.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Holiday Homes and Airbnbs in Paleochora for an Unforgettable Stay in South Crete

    GREECE - CRETE - PALEOCHORA - ROOMS (1)

    Best Airbnbs in Paleochora: Check this article if you're looking for the perfect places to stay in South Crete.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Magical Things to Do in Paleochora for your Next Adventure in Crete!

    GREECE - CRETE - PALEOCHORA

    Check this article to discover the beautiful village of Paleochora (or Palaiochora), on the southern coast of the Chania region, Crete.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Easily Get from Heraklion to Chania (and from Chania to Heraklion): Practical Guide by a Local

    HOW TO TRAVEL FROM HERAKLION TO CHANIA

    Discover all the options you have to get from Heraklion to Chania during your holiday in Crete. Travel by bus, taxi, or drive!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Gorgeous Airbnbs in Elafonisi: Top Vacation Homes near Crete’s Pink Sand Beach!

    GREECE - CRETE - CHANIA - ELAFONISI BEACH

    Discover the best Airbnbs in Elafonisi, Crete: Check the most gorgeous traditional Cretan homes and villas in Greece’s top-rated beach.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Prettiest Vacation Homes & Airbnbs in Chania, Crete

    GREECE - CRETE - CHANIA - OLD TOWN ALLEY (1)

    This accommodation guide lists the most convenient Airbnbs in the beautiful city of Chania, Crete.

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

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

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

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Best Neighborhoods of Chania: Tabakaria

    GREECE - CRETE - CHANIA - TAMBAKARIA - TANNERIES

    Tabakaria is a district in Chania (Crete) with unique settings for photography: check how light plays in the abandoned tanneries of the city.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Spilios Taverna Falasarna: Where to Eat in West Crete

    Falassarna beach, Crete

    One of the best moussakas I've ever tried was made in the kitchen of Tavern Spilios. A superb restaurant facing the bay of Falassarna, in…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Crete Hotel Review: Domus Renier Boutique Hotel in Chania

    Domus Renier Chania - Hotel Review

    Experience one of the most stunning buildings in the heart of the old town of Chania. Living memory of the Venetian period, the Domus Renier…

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    Gabi Ancarola
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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.
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