Madeira About You
After 3 days in the Azores, I took the 8:10pm flight from Ponta Delgada to Funchal, arriving at 11:15pm local time. As long as you upload a copy of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of your arrival, proof of recovery, or your vaccine card...
Extr-Azores-dinary: São Miguel
If you're planning to visit anytime soon, don't forget to fill out the required health screening info at My Safe Azores! If you can't get a negative RT-PCR test for COVID-19 within 72 hours, they'll test you when you at arrivals. I planned...
Lis-“bon” There…But Haven’t Done That!
Yes I've been to Lisbon before! But that was back in 2011 after my first ever group monsoon and spent only 12 hours wandering. Didn't even make it to Belem Tower then. So this is a return for a proper visit. After our successful trip last month to...
You’re Going to Miss … Cyprus
Press play and read the rest of this post with the music . . . You’re going to miss the feeling of being born again, the old habits of dusting off old passports, filling out documents, packing, unpacking, and repacking. You’ll even miss the anticipation of...
“Varosha” Upon A Star: The Best exCYPRIOTnces Are Those You Least Expect
Despite a successful border crossing attempt via the Ledra Pedestrian Street UN Buffer Zone in Nicosia from the southern side to the northern side of Cyprus without any of the required materials 3 days ago, it seems that the border guards at northern side...
I’m At A “Paphos,” Tryin’ To Call Home: From Nicosia through Akotiri to Paphos
We took on nearly all of South Cyprus today, beginning with a 45 minute drive out south from Nicosia to the beautiful boardwalks of Limassol and its eponymous castle. After a quick bite at Pier One, we drove 20 minutes onwards into the British...
I’ll “Nicosia” Later!
After our 2 days in Larnaca, we embarked for the world's last divided capital city (since the fall of the Berlin Wall) of Nicosia: The most southeastern reach of any of the European Union's capital cities, Nicosia has been continuously inhabited...
When Opportunity Comes “Larnaka’n” On Your Door
The country of Cyprus has been open to tourism since April, requiring a negative PCR test within 72 hours for the most at risk countries for COVID-19 and another negative test upon arrival. Then as of May 10, 2021, Cyprus opened up even more by only allowing...
Where Are We Now?
Where Are We Next?
