Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, is the last divided city in Europa – split between two communities, living side by side but with a border separating them.
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Border hopping in Cyprus (part 1): welcome to Erdogan’s dollhouse
Divided by a border called the Green Line, Cyprus is an island of two halves. The Cypriot Greeks and the Turks act like long-estranged spouses, still unsure if they should go on with their messy divorce or get back together asap. “The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is Erdogan’s dollhouse.”
Continue Reading →How Cyprus became the island of cats
We had just landed in Paphos and were waiting for a bus that would take us from the airport to the city when a white and orange cat, a Garfield incarnate, climbed onto my lap. The cat gave me a few gentle headbutts and snuggled up to me stoically, completely tame and devoid of any fear of humans. Why should he be afraid: judging by his belly, this feline creature was not short of food or attention. In the following weeks, we would get to know the cats of Cyprus very well.
Continue Reading →Things to do in Limassol, the Miami of Cyprus
Limassol, or Lemesos in Greek, feels like the Cypriot answer to Miami. Cosmopolitan and brash, cheerful and a bit vulgar.
Continue Reading →How to spend three days in and around Larnaka
Larnaka is one of the bigger cities in Cyprus. The vicinity of the airport and sea makes it a perfect holiday destination. And there is something for everyone. If you want you can stroll all day on the promenade and enjoy beach life, comb through the old Turkish district, enjoy museums, admire flamingos, take a hike or enjoy slow-paced village life.
Here is how we spent three days in and around Larnaka.
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