Last fall, a good friend and I decided we wanted to go to Greece. But rather than opt for Santorini or Mykonos, we decided to spend a week in Crete. All I knew about the island was what I had learned ...

FIRA, Santorini - Let’s dispense first with the bad news. The roller bag carrying all of my clothing and other items was stolen on the ferry from Crete to Santorini. It’s been a bitter experience, but ...