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Santorini's Quieter Villages: Pyrgos, Megalochori, Emporio and Beyond Oia
Where to go in Santorini once you have seen Fira and Oia: the inland villages of Pyrgos, Megalochori, Emporio and Finikia, the wine country, Akrotiri and practical tips for avoiding the crowds.
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Chania's Venetian Harbor: What to See and How to Visit
What to see around Chania's Venetian harbor, from the lighthouse and the old shipyards to the quarters behind the waterfront, with practical tips.
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Stargazing in Santorini
Where to find dark skies on Santorini, when to go, what you can see and how to fit stargazing around the island's evenings out.
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Hiking the Samaria Gorge in Spring: Route, Tickets and the Boat Back
How the one-way Samaria Gorge hike in western Crete works early in the season, from the bus to Xyloskalo to the afternoon ferry out of Agia Roumeli.
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Easter on Patmos: Holy Week Traditions and How to Plan a Visit
What happens on Patmos during Orthodox Holy Week, from the Washing of the Feet in Chora to the Easter Sunday service at the Monastery of St John, and how to plan around it.
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Rhodes Beaches Beyond Faliraki: Quieter Coves and How to Reach Them in Summer
A summer guide to the quieter beaches of Rhodes, from Anthony Quinn Bay and Traganou to Glystra, Fourni and Prasonisi, with the wind, access and timing that decide which one to pick.
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Chania on a Rainy Day: Museums, Galleries and Indoor Sights
Where to spend a wet day in Chania, from the new Archaeological Museum in Halepa to the Maritime Museum, the Byzantine collection and the old town's smaller galleries.
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