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Stories from Apokoronas — village culture, remote work insights, and life in a 130-year-old stone house.
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15 January 2026Winter in Apokoronas: Why January is the Greenest Month
By Manolis
Forget the postcard image of sun-bleached Greece. In January, Apokoronas transforms into a lush, wildflower-covered landscape that rivals Ireland.
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The Art of Raki: A Visit to the Local Distillery
Every autumn, the villages of Apokoronas fire up their kazani (copper stills) for the annual raki distillation. We got an invitation.
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Remote Work Setup: How We Installed Starlink at Villa Alexandrou
Rural Crete and fast internet used to be mutually exclusive. Here's how Starlink changed that — and the exact specs we measured.
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