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...
Meet The Cypriots!
“...and I shambled after as I've been doing all my life after people who interest me, because the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or...
A Pause in Saint John
Need to really really get away even when you're already in Saint Thomas? Consider a day trip to Saint John. Beginning with a 7am taxi pickup from our lodgings in Charlotte Amalie, we arrived at Red Hook's Ferry Terminal at 7:30am. Because...
“Croix”-ing Over Back to Saint Thomas
After beginning my weekend in Saint Croix, I began my journey back to Saint Thomas with breakfast arepas at Toast Diner by the Christiansted boardwalk. Probably the only thing open for breakfast on a Sunday at Saint Croix during shoulder season. ...
Where Are We Now?
Where Are We Next?
