THE ORIGINS OF CYPRIOT OUZO
A TOAST TO CYPRIOT OUZO WHAT IS OUZO? Originating from Greece, Ouzo is a clear aniseed-based spirit that has maintained a strong presence in Cyprus for at least 500 years.…
THE SULPHUR SPRINGS OF KALOPANAYIOTIS VILLAGE
A THERAPEUTIC PARADISE A CULTURAL HERITAGE The picturesque village of Kalopanayiotis, which is renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is particularly famed for its sulphur springs. The…
CYPRUS WINE MUSEUM
A UNIQUE MUSEUM Housed in a traditional stone building, the Cyprus Wine Museum can be found in the village of Erimi, within the Limassol district. The museum offers a unique…
THE STORY OF THE OLD CYPRIOT POUND ALSO KNOWN AS THE ‘LIRA’
EARLY CYPRUS CURRENCIES GREEK CURRENCY: An early form of currency has existed in Cyprus due to its mantle as an eastern Mediterranean trading hub. In light of this, the island’s…
THE STORY OF THE BOUZOUKI
A GREEK ICON A GREEK NATIONAL INSTRUMENT The bouzouki family of instruments today are classified by their body shape, number of string courses, and structural dimensions. Alongside these, smaller subset…
CYPRUS COFFEE
A SIP OF CYPRIOT BREWING TRADITION PASSED DOWN THROUGH SUCCESSIVE GENERATIONS Cypriot coffee culture includes rich social rituals of blending traditional slow-brewed speciality coffee, vibrant modern iced coffee habits, and…
CYPRUS’S ALMOND DRINK SOUMADA
A TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DRINK ORIGINALLY MADE BY CYPRIOT MONKS Soumada is a traditional Cypriot drink that has a deep-rooted history. Normally taken with ice in the summer or served piping…
THE JAMI JEDID MOSQUE IN LIMASSOL
BUILT TO COMMEMORATE VICTORY OVER NAPOLEON BONAPERTE A MONUMENT TO VICTORY There are several monuments around the world commemorating victories against the once mighty armies of French usurper Napoleon Bonaparte.…
MY VISIT TO THE MUNICIPAL MARKET IN THE OLD TOWN OF PAPHOS
A PLEASANT LITTLE ADVENTURE IN PAPHOS By Mary Ellis A REGULAR TRIP As a resident of this great little city, I make a point of travelling to the Municipal Market…
THE DEADLY EARTHQUAKE OF 1953
DEVASTATION IN THE WEST OF CYPRUS A SEISMIC REGION! The eastern Mediterranean region has produced several significant earthquakes historically. These include events in the whole Aegean region, which lies in…