A Genuine Cretan Experience in Aravanes, Thronos Rethymnon
A traditional family taverna and rent rooms in the heart of Crete, situated in the village Thronos near Rethymnon. Aravanes is the place to be if you seek for a genuine Cretan experience and a taste of the world-known Cretan hospitality! See more at
Rethymnon
We love Rethymnon! Travel feature made in 2016, for promoting the best destinations in Greece. Video for Cocktail Holidays Romania and sponsored by Cocktail Holidays Romania, filmed and edited by Nelstill Video Production. Text editing, voice-over, line producer and scenery: Fairytale Traveller - Oana Blânda Crăciun. Image: Nelu Gheorghe.
Thrones of Semana Santa (Tronos de Semana Santa)
Experience Holy Week in Spain, the annual Catholic tribute of the Passion of Christ. The brotherhoods carry massive thrones through the streets to prove their devotion. This short film is an up-close look at this emotionally-charged event. Vimeo Staff Pick. Director's Commentary: Learn filmmaking from me!
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The real Cretan cooking experience - Cooking lessons by Fabulous Crete The Home
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Our little story
Once upon a time there were two boys who grew up in Crete. They loved to go to the high peaks of the White Mountains to meet their grandfather. It was an idyllic village with an amazing view to the mountain over it. The kids played with the old man, walking around the mountain paths, cooking together, enjoying the countryside life. He loved them and they were all his life! He taught them how to farm and harvest the grapes or the olives, the names of the plants and everything about the flora and fauna of Crete. He was a proud and brave man, tired from his life but still strong and happy. His passion was to cook and he was really good at that!!
Many years after grandpa passed away, the two children, now men, met in their olive field. The boys are 25 years old now… They never forgot those days in their childhood and their grandpa’s sweet face! That day something changed inside them. Something affected their thoughts. With one single look, they understood exactly what they had to do! They ran together to their grandpa’s home and saw the yard. It was easy. With passion and plenty of enthusiasm in 2016, the two cousins rebuilt some of the home’s damages and prepared a nice and warm place in which to do something special. It was important for them to teach and share their grandfather’s heritage and revive his secret love to cook.
Everything was made by the two boys with their own hands. The ideas of their beloved old man came back to life. Now they are ready to welcome you and live with you a unique experience! Now everyone will know what is so special about this house. Everyone will be a part of the Cretan way of life and feel the warmness of the Cretan hospitality!
A must visit in the Amari Valley, the most amazing views, hosts and incredible food.
Best Shrimps Rethymno Marem
Experience the unique taste of Shrimps Marem, with pepers and rice and enjoy the best seafood in Rethymno. Find us at:
Driving in Amari valley
Driving from Apostoli village to Vistagi village through Aghia Fotini and Thronos.
Agios Nikolaos Day 3
On this day we went to the town to see what there was going on. We took the bus for 1 euro, which was extremely cheap in my opinion and then got there in about 10 minutes. The town of Agios is full of little shops and cute restaurants, a retirements dream ! We stayed here for a few hours before heading back to our hotel to enjoy the greek night with a couple of cocktails.