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Hiking through the Samariá Gorge on Plant Power

Wendy Werneth March 6, 2015 May 21, 2020Crete, Greece, Samaria Gorge, This post may contain affiliate links., Travel 4
Kri-kri (the rare Cretan goat) in Samariá gorge

A hike through the Samariá Gorge has become de rigueur for just about anyone traveling in Crete, and for good reason. The scenery is spectacular, and the walk also provides a good opportunity to catch a glimpse of the rare kri-kri, a species of goat that lives only in this part…

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Vegan Dining in an Old Venetian Ruin in Chania

Wendy Werneth February 26, 2015 January 24, 2020Crete, Greece, This post may contain affiliate links., Travel 8
Vegan-friendly To Steki Tavern, Chania, Crete

From Rethymno we headed west down the coast to Chania, a beautiful Venetian harbor town that just oozes old-world charm. Mykonos may have a neighborhood called Little Venice, but Chania was actually settled by the real Venetians in the 13th century. We had visited Rethymno first because we imagined that…

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The Lazy Rhythm of Rethymno

Wendy Werneth February 23, 2015 April 15, 2019Crete, Greece, This post may contain affiliate links., Travel 0
Gemista (stuffed tomatoes and bell peppers), a naturally vegan Greek dish

The Great 40 Days has begun! Today is the first day of what is known in Greece as the Great Lent or the Great Fast, which is the 40 days leading up to Easter (the timing of which is calculated a bit differently in the Greek Orthodox liturgical calendar than…

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Rescued Donkeys Find Sanctuary on Crete

Wendy Werneth January 11, 2015 October 9, 2020Crete, Greece, This post may contain affiliate links., Travel 4
Rescued donkeys at Agia Marina Donkey Sanctuary, Crete

Donkeys are a common sight in Greece, where they have been used for centuries in agricultural work and are often used as transport for tourists in popular destinations like Rhodes and (especially) Santorini. Indeed, the donkeys are a key part of Greece’s image as a tourist destination, and souvenir shops…

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Crete – Heraklion and around

Wendy Werneth November 12, 2014 October 9, 2018Crete, Greece, This post may contain affiliate links., Travel 4

Crete has to be my favourite Greek island and my favourite Greek foodie destination!  This place definitely has an independent spirit, and it’s jam-packed with amazing historic sights, beautiful seaside villages and stark landscapes. In addition, Cretans are rightfully quite proud of their delicious cuisine.  While there are certainly a…

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