Cypriot mentality
After our children were born, we settled in Cyprus and didn't leave it for as much as 18 months. During our living there, we managed to study the character, habits, lifestyle, and traditions of the islanders. Greek Cyprus is a [...]
Northern Cyprus. Part 2
Northern Cyprus has quite a lot of landmarks that are definitely worth visiting. There are also a couple of places that will be interesting for those who want to study Cyprus far and wide. As for cities, the largest and most remarkable ones are Nicosia, Kyrenia, and Morphou.
Northern Cyprus. Part 1
Northern (Turkish) Cyprus is an unrecognized state that takes up more than a third of the island. The island was divided into two parts in 1974. In a nutshell, the following happened: enosis (a pro-Greek movement supporting the idea of [...]
Cypriot cuisine. Part 3
Almost all appetizers and sauces as well as the whole range of dishes of Cypriot cuisine are easy to taste all at once. You just need to go to a restaurant that offers good meze, a selection of small helpings of various dishes. “Good” meze is the one that consists of at least 20 dishes.
Cypriot cuisine. Part 2
Souvlaki is a kebab from small pieces of meat (pork or chicken) that are, as a rule, cooked and served on wooden skewers. Souvlaki is one of the most popular traditional Cypriot recipes, and it can be tasted literally everywhere – from fast-food stalls to luxury fashionable restaurants.
Cypriot cuisine. Part 1
Cypriot cuisine is a culture worthy of a separate description. Perhaps every country has its own one-of-a-kind traditional dishes that are cooked only there. In this regard, Cyprus is a unique mix of various dishes of completely different “nationality” that [...]
