Everyone knows Kos, Corfu, Crete or Santorini, but Greece has more than 200 inhabited islands. And they all have something to offer. We visited Skopelos and Ikaria – lesser known but far from unloved scions of the Greek archipelago. Where the rule is: Long live the long life!
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Things to do in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus
Nestled in the corner of Northern Cyprus, a country recognised by Turkey and literally no one else, lies the city that the Greeks call Ammochostos and the Turks Gazimağusa. The rest of the world knows it as Famagusta. This historical pearl testifies to a rich past, influenced by all the empires and countries that left their indelible marks upon these shores. But Famagusta is also one of the biggest cities in Northern Cyprus, home to a large university and a youthful and outgoing population. We made our base in Famagusta for a week and a half and discovered that there’s a lot to do and see.
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