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Which Crete adventure is right for you?

Not sure which Crete adventure is right for you? This post outlines the similarities and differences between two of our most popular...

See why we love (sea) kayaking!

We at The Northwest Passage love kayaks, specifically sea kayaks, for a lot of reasons. Chief among them is that they’re for just about...

White with Blue Trim: The "Why" Behind the Classic Greek Island Aesthetic

When you think of the Greek Islands, what image first comes to mind? For many people, it’s a seaside town made up of whitewashed...

The Spooky Lagoons: A Halloween Adaptation

As with most folks, The Northwest Passage’s Halloween was a little unusual this year, but it was unusual in a really refreshing way....

Youth Adventures: It’s Not Just About Fun

The other day a parent of one of our campers praised our After School Adventures program, but not for how much fun her child was having....

PolarExplorers answers to Pods, Polar Bears and Pandemic

PolarExplorers answers to Pods, Polar Bears and Pandemic By Annie Aggens, PolarExplorers Program Director Recently my news feed has been...

Crete's famous mud beach, Red Beach

Why is it called Red Beach? There are two competing theories: (1) the especially soft sand has a conspicuous ruddy hue; (2) the...

You Could Have Buns Like These

Cut the stress and the mess with the plastic bag method: Before leaving home, pre-mix all your dry ingredients in a sturdy plastic bag....

The Grand Canyon of Europe IN CRETE!

The Samariá Gorge, also known as, the “Grand Canyon of Europe” is one of Greece’s national treasures and a major highlight of the Crete...

Weaving dreams like no guide book can!

The Crete Kayaking Adventure amazes paddlers of all abilities. The gorgeous waterway and awe inspiring coastal mountains make one wonder,...

Epharisto poli, Crete

By Ryan Allen Epharisto poli! My eyes open, I see white. My thoughts churn, I hear doves. I look outside, I see blue ...sky and sea......

Food, Love and Adventure

Who doesn’t love great food? Exquisite Greek cuisine delights while you’re visiting the enchanting isles, and reanimates treasured...

Circumnavigating Santorini

Before I went to Santorini, I heard so many things. I had an expectation in my head of what it would be like. However, unlike everyone I...

An Italian Getaway

The Aeolian Islands are truly a sight to be seen. This UNESCO World Heritage sight is a small cluster of islands located off the...

Santorini = Atlantis ???

Santorini = Atlantis ??? The lost city of Atlantis, the utopia that sank suddenly to the bottom of the sea is just a myth, right? Maybe...