5 ways to become enchanted with Hania

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We tried not to become besotted by Hania, but it didn’t work. Find out how it all went down in our step-by-step.

Mountain villages of Crete, in photos

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Our winding trip through Crete’s highland villages provided some of the best views of our trip. Our photo tour begins here…

Exploring Rethymno: savoring the easy life in Crete

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As we explore Rethymno, Crete, our guru-bartender tells us what it is about the city that brought him back home

Holiday Delights in Dalaman

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Guest author Derya lets us in on her favorite part of Turkey: Dalaman.

Lasithi: A peek at Crete’s eastern, least-developed region

yellow wildflowers along Lasithi coastline of the Aegean in Crete

Lassithi, the least developed among Crete’s prefectures, should not be overlooked. We share the highlights of what we saw … and what we didn’t.

Spring in Crete: a photo tour

Water and sea photos of Crete

During nine days this spring we did our best to explore the island of Crete, which was brimming with wildflowers. Follow along and see…

Goodbye Europe Grand Tour 2013, in infographics

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Three infographics manage to capture everything from itinerary to highlights for our month-long trip through four popular Mediterranean countries: Israel, Spain, Italy and Greece.

Experience the Magic of Giant Sequoias at Kings Canyon National Park

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Thousands of years old and towering above, California’s Sequoias are wonders that surpass expectations when seen in person.

One Year Lived: Do young Americans need to get out of America to be globally competitive?

One Year Lived book Adam Shepherd

We review Adam Shepherd’s new book, One Year Lived, with four reasons that make it worth reading.

Explore London: what’s on offer in Covent Garden

Guest author Catherine steps in to share her insider tips for the gems inside one of London’s most popular places to visit: Covent Garden.