As German paratroopers seized Maleme airfield, the battle for Crete had only just begun. Across the island, fierce fighting ...

Author, critic and avid traveler Miles Marshall Lewis discovers food, wine and fun on Crete, Greece’s largest isle and hidden gem. A solid travel story about Greece should start something like: “A ...

According to mythology, Crete was the birthplace of Zeus. Heraklion is the largest city of Crete and one of Greece’s major urban centers. The city flourished under a multicultural influence throughout ...

A mighty wind buffeted our Olympic Airways jet, bouncing it around as we descended at Heraklion, Crete’s capital. As I maneuvered my stick-shift rental Opel through a maze of Heraklion’s narrow ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa is a writer based in Brooklyn. This article is more than 6 years old. Knossos palace at Crete, Greece Knossos Palace, is ...

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must-see in Crete — and all of Greece, even — for its extensive collection of Minoan art. Highlights include a mini-statue of a Snake Goddess and the Phaistos ...

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A solid travel story about Greece should start something like: “A reflected full moon shimmers off the Gulf of Chania as we sip shots of raki with honey on the waterfront of Apostolis restaurant,” or ...