Places to Visit

7 Linoi Tavern Review: A Village Taverna Doing Things Differently
A traditional mountain village taverna that makes small, deliberate changes to the usual Cypriot formula. The kolokithokeftedes alone justify the drive. An honest review.

Taverna tou Theodosi Review: The Best Souvlaki in Cyprus?
Twenty visits and it has never disappointed once. A traditional taverna in Pano Deftera outside Nicosia serving what may be the best souvlaki on the island, at prices that feel like a mistake.

Mount Papoutsa: A Winter Trek Worth Doing
Mount Papoutsa sits within the Troodos mountain range, an area that feels like a completely different country compared to the coast. Pine forests, open ridgelines, and wide skies replace palm

Earthquakes in Cyprus
Recent shocks, deep history and what the future might hold Cyprus feels like a calm and sun-lit island. Yet every so often the ground gives a sharp reminder that the

Greece vs Cyprus: How Different Are They Really?
Same language, same religion, same roots, and two genuinely different countries. How Cypriot culture, dialect and daily life diverged from Greece, and why visitors keep confusing the two.

Wildfires in Cyprus: The Price of Paradise in a Changing Climate
How Cyprus’s golden summers are becoming battlegrounds against a growing climate threat A Blaze That Changed the Summer of 2025 On July 23rd, 2025, a wildfire erupted in the dry,

Are Ley Lines Real?
Unveiling the Mysteries of Ley Lines: Exploring their Influence on Yoga and Cyprus’ Unique Position Introduction: Throughout the ages, the idea of ley lines has captivated the human imagination, linking