Embarking on our journey to the Samaria Gorge, we set off in our rental car, eager to explore one of Europe's most renowned natural wonders. The Samaria Gorge is a canyon located in the middle of the White Mountains Forest Preserve. And the White Mountains massif (known as Lefka Ori in Greek) truly lived up to its name. Due to heavy rainfall the previous night, the mountain peaks were beautifully covered in snow. Snow on Crete? Yes indeed! The highest peak of the White Mountains stands at 2,453 meters, with more than 50 summits exceeding 2,000 meters. As we drove towards the Samaria Gorge, sometimes weaving between goats, we enjoyed the stunning views of the snow-capped mountains.

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Celebrating 40 years of Lagoon Catamarans! Here's a quick 1 minute run-through of their entire range of sailing yachts. ▫️ All new Lagoons now come with Uvoji UV purified water systems. Pretty cool - there's now no need to store plastic water bottle packs on board a Lagoon. Healthy water straight from the tap! ▫️ #fresh #water #sailing #40years #travel @LagoonCatamarans1984 ▫️ 📷 Nicolas Claris

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Good morning from the moat of Matsue Castle, where turtles bask, cherry trees sway, and history lingers in the quiet corners. I’ve just visited the former home of Lafcadio Hearn, the beloved storyteller who helped introduce Japan to the Western world in the late 19th century. Hearn was a foreigner here—just like me—and yet he was deeply embraced, not because of status or novelty, but because of his cultural curiosity and willingness to listen. His legacy reminds us that belonging in another culture begins with humility and respect. I understand why some people in Japan are experiencing a rise in discomfort around tourism—crowded streets, noise, and frayed public manners. Even I get irritated when people cut in line or talk loudly on trains. Yet in my own experience, I’ve rarely felt hostility. When foreigners arrive with sensitivity, Japan almost always responds with warmth. My personal connection to Hearn reaches across time—years ago, his great-nephew rented my house in Vancouver after I moved to Japan. Now, back in Matsue, I’m heading out to see the turtles, symbols of longevity—another thread in this journey. See you on the water. #Japan #LafcadioHearn #Matsue #MatsueCastle #ForeignersInJapan #Longevity #JapanTravel #CulturalExchange #TravelVlog #JapanCulture #BlueZonesJapan #SustainableTravel #SlowTravel #Storytelling #HistoryJapan

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Having reached the point of no return.. in a world full of uncertainty and totally unbalanced.. we keep walking without suspecting where to.. If We Only Knew... https://youtu.be/QO4xOexhEVg If We Only Knew ♫ Original music composition ♫ by Dimitrios Kyriakopoulos 2023 © All Rights Reserved Voice Over : George Mamaneas Video Production : Spiral Blue Andromeda - Channel on YT https://www.youtube.com/@spiralblueandromeda1384 Many thanks to All for your support !

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