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  • Water Sports in Crete: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Sea Activities

    Water Sports in Crete! Discover plenty of different entertaining activities to do on the island no matter your age,

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Where to Stay in Crete for History and Culture (Best Areas + Brief Hotel Guide)

    Where to Stay in Crete for History

    Where to stay in Crete for History and Culture? Best places to visit if you love archaeological sites, museums... and nearby hotels!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Where to Stay in Crete: Insider’s Guide to the Best Places to Stay on the Island

    GREECE - CRETE - CHANIA - OLD TOWN

    Where to stay in Crete: cities, towns & villages. Best places to stay for the best beaches, mountains, sports, culture, romance, and relax.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Most Spectacular Places to Visit in Crete by Car… And Road Trip Ideas!

    Best places to visit in Crete by car

    Exploring Crete by car is an experience you will long remember. Keep reading to discover more and uncover the best places to visit in Crete…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Hiking in Crete: Best Hikes in Crete (+ Hiking Trails, Gear & Where to Hike on the Island)

    Hiking in Crete

    Learn everything about hiking in Crete | Crete hiking trails | Walking in Crete | Crete walking trails | Crete walking trails | Hiking maps…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Planning a Wedding in Crete: Full Guide to Getting Married on the Island!

    wedding in crete

    Everything you need to know to plan your wedding in Crete!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Beach Resorts in Crete: Wake Up With Your Feet on the Sand!

    Beach resorts in Crete

    Wake up and step right on the warm sand of the island, check the best beach resorts in Crete!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Best Resorts and Spa Hotels in Crete for a Relaxing Getaway

    Spa Hotels in Crete

    Why not relax on the beautiful island of Crete spending time in one of its gorgeous Spas?

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Best Places to Stay in Crete for Young Couples: The Most Romantic Areas, Resorts, and Hotels

    best places to stay in Crete for young couples

    Check the best places to stay in Crete for young couples: Most romantic hotels, resorts, and areas in Crete to enjoy the island... and each…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Crete: All You Need to Know About the Island!

    Questions about Crete

    If you’re getting ready to visit Crete for the first time, there are probably many things you’re wondering about the island. Some of you sent…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Where to Stay in Crete For Beaches: Best Places and Hotels in Each Region

    Where to stay in Crete for Beaches - vai beach

    Where to stay in Crete for Beaches: Discover what are the best places and hotels to stay in Crete to visit the stunning beaches on…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Cool Things to Do in Crete with Teens

    Things to do in Crete with teens

    Traveling to Crete with teens? Well... there are hundreds of cool things to do on the island for families with teens, check them all!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Camping in Crete: Where to Camp in Crete + 3 Tips To Have Outdoor Fun!

    camping trip in crete

    Love the outdoors but the idea of camping still does not convince you? Worry not! These 3 ideas will teach you how to enjoy a…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Gay Travel in Crete: Insanely Useful Guide to the Top LGBT-Friendly Spots on the Island!

    Gay travel Crete

    Check this super useful Gay Travel Crete Guide and discover everything about gay-friendly beaches in Crete, nightclubs, hotels, and more!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Guide to Driving in Crete: Everything You Need to Know + Tips for Car Rental!

    ROAD CRETE

    Check this insider's guide to learn everything about driving in Crete, renting a car, the state of the roads, and traffic regulations.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Best Vegetarian Food in Crete That You Must Try on the Island

    Are you fed up with meat-based dishes while on holiday? Worry not! Especially if you are in Crete. Vegetarian food in Crete will impress you…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 20 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid in Crete: Travel to Crete Like a Pro!

    Traveling to Crete soon? Check what mistakes you want to avoid when visiting Crete to have a perfect time on the island!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 20 Secret Travel Tips for Crete that Many Others Won’t Share!

    Crete Sea and beach

    There are things nobody tells you about when you're planning a trip to Crete. Here you will find the best-kept secret travel tips for Crete!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Crete Backpacking: Can You Travel to Crete with a Backpack (and Nothing Else)?

    traveler with backpack

    Can you travel to Crete carrying only just a backpack? Of course you can! (and it might be the best way to travel the island!).…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Moving to Greece: What You Really Need To Know!

    Moving to Greece

    Are you planning to move to Greece? In this guide, check everything that you really need to know before moving to Greece!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Picture-Perfect Things to Do in Crete in September: Crete When the Summer Ends

    GREECE - CRETE - GRAPES - VILANA

    There're lots of pros when visiting Crete in September: better prices, fewer crowds, good weather. Check what to do in Crete in September.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Most Instagrammable Places in Crete That You Need to See!

    instagram places in crete

    Crete is a top vacationing island, and there are hundreds of instagrammable places. These are some of the top Crete Instagram spots.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Prices in Crete: Budget Guide for a Convenient Vacation in Crete!

    Planning a trip to Crete and don't know how much it will cost? Read on to get the best suggestions from a local!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Traveling Solo in Crete: Is Crete a Good Destination for Solo Travelers?

    Do you plan to visit Crete alone? Or want to learn how it is to travel the island solo? This article talks about everything you…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Best Drives in Crete: Unforgettable Road Trips You Must Take on the Island!

    Want to take the roads? If you are in Crete, you are in luck. There are road trips in Crete that will leave you in…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 73 Captions and Quotes about Crete to Spice up Your Instagram Feed!

    Want all your pictures to have a meaningful caption? Are you also coming to Crete? Check this collection of brilliant quotes about Crete.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Traveling to Crete during Covid-19: What you Need to Know To Enter Greece Right Now!

    This article presents the entry requirements to Greece and the general rules you have to follow while in Greece during Covid-19 times.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Not Your Usual Greek Food Guide: What to Eat in Crete + 20 Authentic Local Dishes!

    What to eat in Crete, Greece

    If you want to explore the unique Cretan cuisine and its dishes, this small guide will show you 20 of the best local specialties.

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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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