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Read more about the article Stifado
Food

Stifado

Greek Stifado 🧿 Ingredients • 1500 grams beef for stewing cut in chunks • 800 grams shallots • 2-3 cups semi-sweet red wine • 1 stick of cinnamon • 12-14…

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October 5, 2022
Read more about the article Hersonissos beach
Beach

Hersonissos beach

Position: Heraklion prefecture, north coast, 30km east from Heraklion, 37km from Agios Nikolaos Type of beach: Sand, repared from winds Crowding: Very crowded Our impressions Do you like Hersonissos beach?…

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September 29, 2022
Read more about the article Fasolada
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Fasolada

Save the recipe! 🧿💙 • 500g dry white kidney beans or cannellini beans• 3–4 carrots, finely chopped• 1 large white onion, finely chopped (if you love onions, add one more!)•…

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September 27, 2022
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Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a classic Greek appetizer (or “meze”) made from thick strained Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and fresh dill. This is a easy homemade recipe: Grate ½ of…

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September 24, 2022
Read more about the article Plakias beach
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Plakias beach

Position: Rethymno prefecture, south coast, 40km south from Rethymno, near Preveli Type of beach: Sand, very windy area Crowding: Large beach, could be little crowded in high season Our impressions…

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September 24, 2022
Read more about the article Stavros beach
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Stavros beach

Position: Chania prefecture, north coast, 16km from Heraklion, Souda peninsula Type of beach: Sand, well protected from winds Crowding: Large beach, could be crowded in high season Our impressions Stavros…

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September 24, 2022
Read more about the article Agia Pelagia beach
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Agia Pelagia beach

Position: Heraklion prefecture, north coast, 25km west from Heraklion Type of beach: Sand Crowding: Crowded Our impressions Agia Pelagia beach is mostly a way to relax and enjoy the quiet…

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September 20, 2022
Read more about the article Travel tips to fly cheaper
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Travel tips to fly cheaper

Use Skyscanner (or other similar service) to identify the flights you are interested in Once you have found the flights, compare the rates of Skyscanner with airline's website directly, often…

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September 20, 2022
Read more about the article Voulisma beach
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Voulisma beach

Position: Lassithi prefecture, north coast, 13km from Agios Nikolaos Type of beach: White sand Crowding: Crowded Our impressions Voulisma beach has an almost exotic flavor thanks to the sea that…

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September 20, 2022
Read more about the article How is the weather in October?
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How is the weather in October?

I'll tell you my experience after years of traveling in October.  Usually the weather is nice, with comfortable temperatures to go to the beach with warm sea.  So I have…

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September 20, 2022