Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value. But in Indonesia, miners who risk their lives to dig it up barely make ...

Crete has been a food destination a long time in the making. Greece’s biggest island is dotted with centuries-old olive trees (including the oldest olive tree in the world still producing fruit ...

Don't be afraid to forage your own food There are as many as 300 different wild, edible greens in Crete, so foraging is a popular pastime. When I first moved to Greece's largest island ...

Bananas, papayas and mangoes are new crops in Greece as increasing number of farmers are switching production to subtropical fruit.