
One man and his blog - Part I
- By Graham Simpson
- 26 Jan 2022
- Views and reviews
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Looking back, I can recall various times in life when events have taken me in a direction I could never have imagined. But none of these pivotal moments have been more dramatic or unexpected than the onset of the pandemic. Read more >
A top ten is a tricky notion when it comes to Crete because there is so very much to see and do. But our little guide to the west will help you begin to scratch the surface of this most beguiling island and get you started on a love affair with enough appeal to last a lifetime. Read more >
Graham Horner writes in praise of the twin-centre holiday and explains why two is the magic number. Read more >
Karen Beddow, mother of three and editor of award-winning travel blog Mini Travellers, negotiates the difficulties of travelling as a family of five… Read more >
MasterChef champion Irini Tzortzoglou has lived in England for 40 years. She joined us in Crete for a multi-generational break with her family. Read more >
Long-term Simpson Travel favourite the GK Beach Hotel is undergoing a bit of a transformation for 2019. For the first time, Simpson Travel staff will oversee the whole hotel, led by manager Evie Karataraki. Read more >
The runners-up were Andrew Balchin and Susan Enticott. Andrew's entry is a delightfully evocative piece about a meal at a local taverna on Paxos, and Susan entertained us with a clever and thoughtful story about watching the Royal Wedding amongst the everyday hustle and bustle of Vamos in Crete. Read more >
Crete's third city has its own lovely long beach, a rich Venetian heritage and the lively buzz of a university town. Discover the highlights with our helpful guide. Read more >
Simpson Traveller Michael Shaw shares the joy of that first-day-of-the-holiday feeling with a beautifully descriptive account of an early morning swim in the Cretan sunshine. Read more >
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