Whenever we have explored any of the islands that we have visited there is always the question, Why? In Cyprus, surely there are beaches and, er, Napa, Protaras and more beaches, isn’t there? Indeed, the Mediterranean does have its...
Daxifest 2015 – Artists raise money for great causes.
Daxifest brings hope to those in need Daxifest 2015 – a 13 hour musical extravaganza with 28 acts – was everything a festival should be whilst the bells of its purpose rang loudly through the village of Achna in...
The faceless ruins of Salamis
Salamis is one of the great ruins of our age Sometimes, history is beyond our comprehension and imagination. As emerging technologies allow us to accurately age artefacts and human remains, it is difficult to ride back through time and...
Our First Big Fat Greek Wedding
Our First Big Fat Greek Wedding was not what we expected. Well, there was not an inch of fat in sight, for a start. As rumours start about the remake of My Big Fat Greek Wedding called My Big...
What do all the British newspapers online have against Cyprus?
Stop picking on Cyprus. What has it ever done to you? It’s a strange World. Here we are on the last leg of our time in Cyprus and even though the weather has been warmer than June, it is...
Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon are visible planets in the night sky
Visible Planets in the Night sky, July 2015 As the sun disappears behind the Kyrenia Mountains, a special image is visible in the sky as Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon form their own triangle.
The Karpaz Peninsula – North Cyprus Holidays
For ‘The Wall’ “We are going north of The Wall,” I announced to Michelle once the trip to the Karpaz Peninsula was booked with our good friends, George and Dottie.“Well, not quite,” she replied, raising her eyes to the...
North Cyprus and South Cyprus move closer together (update)
Times are changing here in Cyprus. There are many leaders that have attempted to unify the island and all have failed. A steadier, slower program of change now appears to be gaining support. The southern half of the island...