In the village of Paidochori, the local cultural association keeps organising events to help remembering the good old days, give respect to the traditions and keep the ancient heritage for the next generations to come. Let the pictures talk to tell the story of doing the laundry the old fashioned way. In a trough with […]
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An amazing day walking my favourite path in pure Cretan nature, old rocks, new flowers, animals, colours and scents. Meditation on the go. Walking sticks felt funny as I don’t use them, but it was ok for a bit of extra exercise. What can I say: walk this way…!
Interview with organic farmer Gill Leonard about the evolution of the land, its plants and the self in nurturing Crete (Editorial notes to the post: We are sitting under the olive tree, enjoying the gentle rays of sunshine on the fairly warm day of February 9, 2016. Gill wearing her signature straw hat and her eyes
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Individual or small-group aromatic discovery programme on the scented and scenic Greek island of Crete. The Cretan soil and sunshine, and overall the special microclimate of the island itself results in an extremely diverse flora with unique characteristics to provide an unforgettable experience with lots of exciting adventures for a lifetime to any herbal or
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My individual life-transformation consultations are offered to those open and willing to be the change within their own life. You need to be ready to become a creative partner and available for us together to dive into your own life-changing process. Tapping into life stages, mapping actual physical, mental, emotional and spiritual conditions, we facilitate
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This is the second post on this aromatic journey. The first release From harvest to distillation: a day of Myrtus contained a fairly short note that I put together to accompany the pictures I had taken and wanted to share after the amazing experience of attending the first distillation of my life. For these action shots from
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Interview with herbalist and aromatherapist Janina Sorensen, about a journey through Cretan aromatic herbs and essential oils (Editorial notes to the post: We had a very uplifting and touching conversation with Janina at the garden of her aromatic coffee shop at Wild Herbs of Crete in the village of Kallikratis on August 6, 2015. Then it was a
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I am searching for a new place to live. There are a lot of nice accommodations out there, but here is the recently visited one with great potentials. A real ecolodge. Can also be operated as an office for guided tours around the area. I am considering moving in. Would you? Location: Golden beach near
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Liquid gold Interested visitors of the largest Greek island would everywhere find shelves full of spices and all sorts of products made from extra virgin olive oil. These days the packaging is getting more attractive and professional (thus giving the impression of a reliable choice). Quite understandably, an ordinary customer with little awareness and no
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