THE FIRST PETROL AUTOMOBILE IN CYPRUS
THE FIRST MOTORISED PETROL VEHICLE BROUGHT TO LIMASSOL IN 1907 THE PORT OF LARNACA 1907 A TYPICAL STEAM POWERED AUTOMOBILE FROM THE PERIOD STEAM POWER British colonial administrators were the…
THE STORY OF THE BOUZOUKI
A GREEK ICON THE BEATING HEART OF GREEK MUSIC Revered throughout Greece and Cyprus, the distinctive sound of the Bouzouki has enabled it to remain at the heart of Greek…
THE ORIGINS OF CYPRIOT OUZO
A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Originating from Greece, Ouzo is a clear aniseed-flavoured spirit that has maintained a strong presence in Cyprus for at least 500 years.…
THINGS TO DO IN CYPRUS WITH KIDS
Spend a day at a waterpark Cyprus boasts three main waterparks that are open throughout the summer to visitors of all ages. The west of the island is serviced by…
THE TRADITIONAL CYPRUS COFFEE SHOP
THE TRADITIONAL COFFEE SHOP’S VALUED PLACE IN CYPRIOT SOCIETY A MAIN FOCAL POINT FOR CYPRIOTS In earlier times, the traditional Cyprus coffee shop or ‘Kafeneío’ as it came to be…
THE CYPRUS VOLUNTEER REGIMENT OF WW2
A LOCAL DEFENCE FORCE It was soon identified that Cyprus needed its own defensive force at the beginning of the war. The island found itself at risk because of its…
THE CYPRUS POTATO
A FLAVOURFUL DELIGHT FROM THE RED VILLAGES OF CYPRUS THE HUMBLE YET INFAMOUS STAPLE Over the years, the humble Cypriot potato has become a staple ingredient in Cypriot cuisine. With…
CYPRIOT BACKGAMMON ALSO KNOWN AS ‘TAVLI’
A CYPRIOT BACKGAMMON GAME CYPRIOT COFFEE CULTURE Played in cafes and coffee shops all over the island, ‘Cyprus backgammon or Tavli, as it is effectively known, is a popular Cypriot…
SOUVENIR HUNTING IN LIMASSOL’S ST. ANDREWS STREET
ONE OF LIMASSOL’S OLDEST STREETS FOR SHOPPING A VIBRANT ESSENCE I decided to visit St. Andrews Street in Limassol, as I wanted to buy some souvenirs before travelling on. Running…
WHEN THE VENETIANS RULED CYPRUS FROM 1489 TO 1571
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A DISTINCTIVE ERA IN THE ISLANDS HISTORY Venetian rule in Cyprus represents a distinctive era in the island’s history. Their rule was firmly characterised by military…