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  • The Best Beach Restaurants in Crete That You Should Visit!

    Restaurant by the sea Crete

    We all love a splendid view. And we appreciate it more if the scene includes the crystal clear waters of the Cretan sea. We also…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Dreamy Boat Trips in Crete: Discover Crete by Sea!

    Boat Trips in Crete - Loutro

    Traveling around Crete by boat is a great experience to visit unreachable coasts or islets. Check these boat trips in Crete for a perfect vacation.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Most Stunning Gorges in Crete and Savvy Tips to Explore Them!

    Samaria Gorge - Gorges in Crete

    Headed to Crete this summer? Discover some of the most spectacular mountain hikes and the most beautiful gorges in Crete.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Fabulous Beach Bars in Crete for Your Next Adventure on the Island!

    Greece - Beach bars

    In the mood for a mojito and a view? Check the best beach bars in Crete!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Communicating in Crete: Will They Understand Me? (+ Useful Greek Words to Know Before Traveling to Crete!)

    People communicating in Greece

    Will Cretans Understand me? Communicating in Crete: How difficult can it be? Which basic words you need to know before traveling to Greece?

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Fully Enjoy a Whole Month in Crete!

    How to enjoy one full month in Crete

    All you need to know before you set out to spend one month in Crete. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure packed with fun and…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Plan a Crazy Perfect Beach Holiday in Crete (and Everywhere Else)!

    Greece - Crete - Vai Beach

    Check these tips and trick and become the best at planning a great holiday by the sea!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 17 Picture-Perfect Luxury Resorts in Crete for a Top-Class Experience!

    Discover 17 of the most stunning luxury resorts and hotels in Crete for an unforgettable vacation on the island!

    Discover 17 of the most stunning luxury resorts and hotels in Crete for an unforgettable vacation on the island!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 11 Awesome Spots To Go Scuba Diving In Crete for a Fun Vacation!

    Want to discover the top spots for scuba diving in Crete? Read on!

    Want to discover the top spots for scuba diving in Crete? Read on!

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • A Blooming Island: The Best Things to Do in Crete in Spring!

    Check this article to discover the most beautiful places to visit and the most adventurous things to do in Crete in Spring.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Bring Your Belongings to Crete: Easy Steps for a Smooth Moving to the Island!

    How You Can Move Your Belongings To Crete

    Crete is a stunning part of the world and it is no wonder why so many people want to move there to start a new…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Unique Reads: Great Books about Moving to Crete to Get Inspired (And to Make Up Your Mind!)

    Seeking a life change? Thinking about starting a new life on a Greek island? Check these inspiring books about moving to Crete, Greece.

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Moving to Crete: Is Now the Right Time? Make Your Lifetime Dream Come True!

    Moving to Crete _ Greece

    Is this the right time to move to Crete? Are you thinking about moving to Crete? Check these tips and tricks before you make up…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Unique Things to Do in Crete in October: Crete in the Fall!

    GREECE - CRETE - IERAPETRA - CRETE IN OCTOBER

    Check the top things to do in Crete in October and discover why October is a great month to visit the island.

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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