"Beyiri", a cooperative grocery store in Rethymno
Published in "Cretan Tales"
‘Self-organization’, ‘autonomy’, ‘horizontal structure’...these terms we hear more and more often in Greece inspired a group of young people in Rethymno to create ‘Beyiri’, a…
A feast of the commons in Heraklion!
Published in "Inside the Walls"
Benches and tents lie on the ground dismantled and Georgiadis park gradually returns to its regular state. We can’t say the same for us though!…
A walk in Agia Triada
Published in "City Routes"
Just a few steps away from the busy central market of Heraklion there is another city center, forgotten and ignored by the state authorities for…
A walk on the Venetian walls of Heraklion
Published in "City Routes"
The Venetian walls of Heraklion surround the old city, Chandax. What most people don’t know (including locals) is that these walls constitute the largest fortification…
Ariadne's Thread and the art of "kopaneli" as prêt à porter
Published in "City People"
Somewhere between New Dehli, London and Heraklion, Akanksha found a new creative crossroad and led fashion design to a new direction.
Crete of Festivals: Summer 2013
Published in "Crete 360°"
Every year the cultural map of Crete dramatically changes, a sign that the island is inhabited by many creative people. New and old events appear…
Crete of Festivals: Summer 2014
Published in "Crete 360°"
Every year the cultural map of Crete dramatically changes, a sign that the island is inhabited by many creative people. New and old events appear…
Dan Perjovschi, timelessness, ephemerality and "Mesogeios"
Published in "Inside the Walls"
Dan Perjovschi is an artist whose work has been exhibited in the most important Biennale festivals and some of the greatest museums and art galleries…
From the coast of Asterousia to the center of Heraklion: An ode to Cretan summer magic
Published in "Cretan Tales"
Who said multiculturalism and variety is a ‘privilege’ of large urban centers? The whole island Crete in the summer becomes the ultimate culture hub for…
Georgiadis park
Published in "Inside the Walls"
"Wanna go to the park?" This is a classic line of ‘Herakliotians’ that needs no further clarification. Simply because there is no other park in…
New kids on the square
Published in "City Docs"
'Kids play' at Eleftherias Square, bringing to life the joyless marbles...
No more boring holidays!
Published in "Crete 360°"
This summer in Crete will be different: four alternative tourism companies take care of everything and you only need to enjoy!
Six centuries of religious art, plus half a century of Modern Greek art at the Historical Museum of Crete
Published in "Inside the Walls"
We were lucky enough to enjoy a private tour at the two new exhibitions of the Historical Museum of Crete -before the official opening on…
Souvenir Hunting in Heraklion
Published in "What to buy"
Souvenir-hunting is a typical activity for most tourists - and in Heraklion all trails lead to the center!
Summer cinema in the bastion of Bethlehem
Published in "Inside the Walls"
An open cinema within the Venetian walls: our summer addiction
Survival Guide
Published in "Survival Guide"
So you're here in Heraklion, and you can’t wait to explore the city, the whereabouts, the whole island. We collected all the useful information for…
The Carnival of Heraklion: a retro flashback sprinkled with confetti & nostalgia
Published in "Unknown City"
From the Venetian orange battles to the egg fights of 1924, and from the first carnivals at the end of the Ottoman rule to the…
The Open Air Markets of Heraklion
Published in "Inside the Walls"
Apart from the charity and art bazaars that sprout every once in a while in parks and squares, the permanent bazaars were always here as…
Vikelea Library
Published in "Inside the Walls"
For many years it stood hidden behind metal plates covered with graffiti and cheesy posters. Today, the historic Vikelea Library is fully renovated, but still…
‘Bains mixtes’ at Heraklion’s portside
Published in "Unknown City"
Swimming next to the fortress of Koules, diving from the ‘reef of the Monkey’ at the port and daydreaming that one day the city beach…