Category: Crete
Vegan Dining in an Old Venetian Ruin in Chania
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…
The Lazy Rhythm of Rethymno
Rescued Donkeys Find Sanctuary on 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…
Crete – Heraklion and around
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…
Vegan Dining in an Old Venetian Ruin in Chania
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…
The Lazy Rhythm of Rethymno
Rescued Donkeys Find Sanctuary on 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…
Crete – Heraklion and around
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…