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Dhiktean Cave. Credit: Daniel Enchev/CC BY 2.0There are hundreds of caves scattered around the Greek island of Crete — and all of them are worth a visit, either for their natural features or for the history they hold within them. Many of the caves are open to the public and boast an unexpected sidelight to the…

Rizitika Songs from Crete Pass Oral History on to New Generation ” width=”700″> The summit of Mount Psiloritis (Mount Ida) as seen from the plain of Messara on Crete. Credit: Nikater/Wikipedia/ CC BY-SA 3.0 Rizitika songs are the oldest type of music in Crete, originating from the western part of the Greek island, but now heard in central and eastern Crete as well. Rizitika, which are sung mostly a capella, or without instruments, in the mountains of Crete by a group of men tell stories a...

  IMAGE: Shutterstock cradle of Europe January 6, 2021 You many think of Greece as predominantly a sun, sea and sand destination, even if you like to soak up the culture too. But with its mild climate, history and beautiful landscape, Greece has a lot to offer all year round. It’s also taking great strides in sustainability, and by its very nature, its culture has some features that make it a hit with ecotourists.   “Organic produce markets and island seafood makes it an unintentional lea...