With famous museums, dazzling beaches, and ancient ruins, Crete's two sides promise a memorable trip. Arturas Kerdokas, 500px/Getty Images For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true ...

Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...

Southern Greece is home to some of the oldest olive groves in the world, which have been cultivated for thousands of years ...

Crete ought to come with a disclaimer (warning: may cause jaw to drop repeatedly). Simply put, Greece’s largest and southernmost island is a stunner. Its geological features feel otherworldly (Google ...

Greece was at the top of my bucket list for years before we finally made it there, and it was worth the wait! Our two week ...

The best time to visit scenic Greece is during the fall. Although this season is technically the shoulder season, there are many benefits to visiting the city at this time of year. Instead of visiting ...

For the Greeks, Crete is megalonissos—the big island—and true to that designation it packs plenty of stunning scenery and cultural marvels. The fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it is ...