Discover my personal journey to Filaki Beach in Crete, Greece—Europe’s unforgettable hidden nude beach experience!

The Greek island of Crete has it all – ruins, beaches, stylish hotels and excellent food. Sarah Leigh Bannerman details the ...

For an idyllic destination in Sicily, head to this friendly small village on the western end of the island for rolling hills, ...

There are so many stunning Greek islands, but as well as beauty, this specific island offers a tranquil getaway without ...

Takis Proestakis gave up his comfortable life to devote himself to caring for abandoned dogs and cats at his shelter on Crete ...

The untouched Bronze Age tomb and the skeletons inside will hopefully provide archaeologists with information about the ...

A farmer on the island of Crete has decided to grow the famous Greek salad in a pot and bring it directly from the field to ...

The Olive tree of Vouves (source: Getty); Alexander Cuts the Gordian Knot by Jean-Simon Berthélemy (1767) (Wikimedia Commons) On a quiet hillside in Crete, where the scent ... In ancient times, olive ...

Photo: Abbie Melle If you’re looking for a nature fix, you’ll find it here. Wander through the trellised olive grove; go fruit-picking in the edible garden and orchard planted with tomatoes ...

In the quiet village of Ano Vouves on the Greek island of Crete stands a natural marvel: the Olive Tree of Vouves, estimated to be 4,000 years old. With a gnarled trunk stretching over 12 meters in ...

Today, olive groves continue to be a defining feature of Mediterranean landscapes, providing economic and cultural value. The history of the olive tree is a testament to the enduring relationship ...