Occasionally some things slip under the radar in Northern Cyprus and it is only by luck that we managed to find out about this brilliant organisation in Nicosia. Entitled SideStreets the project was set up in 2007 to help and encourage art and cultural projects in Cyprus. They run language courses and regularly host exhibitions [...]
By Heidi Trautmann “Passa Tempo” is a play written by Aliye Ummanel, dramaturgue at the Nicosia Municipality Theatre. It was first staged in Paris in November on the occasion of the Turkish Days, an event of seven days at the Maison d’Europe et d’Orient Art Centre. It is a two-person-piece played by Deniz Cakir and [...]
The Trodoos Mountains The Troodos Mountains are located in the center of the island and are the largest mountain range in Cyprus. With Mount Olympus (also known as Chionistra or “the snowy one”) over 1900 feet at its peak it is a favourite for trekkers and walkers When snow appears on the tips from [...]
Schools in Northern Cyprus While the climate and beauty of Northern Cyprus is an attractive place for any couple to escape to after retirement, it is becoming a desirable spot for younger couples with families. This has increased the demand for English speaking schools which offer British and international curriculum grades 1 through 12 [...]
Coffee Houses & Cafes in Northern Cyprus The warm hospitality that greets visitors in Cyprus is genuine and not a ploy for travelers. In every town and village there is a coffee house or café and it is here where that warm hospitality is most felt. These are the establishments where the locals gather [...]
Buying a car in Northern Cyprus Although they can be very expensive, it is easy to purchase a car in Cyprus and you don’t have to be a resident. Buying a New Car When purchasing a new car the buyer must provide proof of insurance and pay a road tax before the dealer will [...]
