The gorgeous Mediterranean island of Cyprus has been divided in two since 1974. Northern Cyprus – The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to be exact – was long isolated from the ravages of mass tourism but (Covid aside) the past decade has seen substantial growth in the sector. While most visitors have traditionally come from Turkey, more and […]
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“All ships and all wares must needs come first to Famagusta.” (14th century German traveller) What a place this port city must have been back then – enclosed within its 2 miles of walls and its moat. Imagine the babble of tongues – Greek, Arabic, French, Hebrew, Italian – as Crusaders, merchants and armies passed […]
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Yes – I do mean the ‘Turkish’ bit – The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to be exact. Getting there is a tad less convenient than its southern counterpart but well worth the effort as you will see… The island of Cyprus gained its independence from Britain in 1960. The constitution guaranteed a degree of […]
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It sounds like the edge of the world doesn’t it. I know its not a place that pops in to mind when planning a road trip but, with its rugged landscapes, varied wildlife and renowned hospitality, it makes for an unforgettable experience. (My Top 10 has been selected from a 2011 trip. All photos from […]
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I love road trips – especially in the US. I think its all that space – driving for days and days without falling into the sea! Well, here is a trip that is nowhere near the sea but will tick a lot of amazing iconic sites (and sights!) off your wish list…. I’m so guilty […]
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