Just northwest of Heraklion is the ancient city of Knossos, the epicenter for administration, trade and culture of the Minoan civilization for several hundred years in the middle of...

After four nights in Chania, we drove about three hours east along the Sea of Crete back to Heraklion, our port of entry from the mainland. Heraklion is the largest city and main port...

Chania was built on the ruins of the ancient city of Kydonia. According to legend, Kydonia was founded by Kydonas, the son of Hermes and Akakalida (daughter of King Minos). Archaeologists...

We saw photos and were curious to visit a geological phenomenon called Komolithi. It appears to be a pale volcano-like structure with trees and shrubs growing at the top, surrounded...

Olive trees are an inextricable part of Greek culture, tradition and mythology. The Ancient Greeks believed that olive branches represented abundance and peace. Athenians believed the...

St. John the Hermit is well known throughout Greece as a devout Christian ascetic with the ability to perform miracles and who lived in complete solitude in a cave in Crete. I hadn’t...