The Green Lookout The land between the official viewing point of Famagusta in Dherynia and the UN Border Control is filled with wild poisonous (if ingested) purple oleander flowers that grow all over Cyprus and last for the whole...
Hornbill Bird feeding time at D’Asson Zoo
The Ground Hornbill Bird is considered to be completely carnivorous! The Ground Hornbill Bird hails from South Africa and has a diet of other birds, snakes, insects, mice, hares and even tortoises! Did you know that the can...
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...
Funny Coffee signs
Great Coffee Signs! Coffee sign in Whangarei, New Zealand We saw some great Coffee signs on our travels but nothing topped this one!
Things to do in Niagara Falls
Things to do in Niagara Falls Make sure you cross the border into Canada to see the best view of both falls. Two falls? I thought there was only one It’s a day to take your passport if you...
Learning Russian – more than just a language
The Cold War is over! It’s been a long time since a James Bond film had the Soviets and the British at loggerheads; and the cold war novels of Frederick Forsyth now look strangely anachronistic. Those of us from...
An AirBnB rental agreement that went wrong?
The Cost of Travel Insurance
It is a chastening thought that a holiday of a lifetime could be ruined by a sudden and immediate need for medical help, but it is essential before you depart your home country to take adequate and tailored travel...