The Papal Basilicas (I): Four Spectacular Churches, One City
We gawk at three of the four papal basilicas of Rome (leaving St Peter for later), and also explain what a basilica is.
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Thirteen Things You Didn’t Know About Cabo Verde
The lowdown on the history of Cabo Verde, a fascinating island nation off the west coast of Senegal to put on your must-visit list!
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The Morna of Mindelo: Hauntingly Sweet Music of Nostalgia
A brief introduction to morna, the Cabo Verdean music about love and loss, and its most famous singer, Cesária Évora.
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Carnaval 2023: We Watch Mindelo’s Spectacular Street Party
The event we've been waiting for, 2023's Carnaval in Mindelo, has finally come! We share all, especially pictures!
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We Hit the Big City: Praia, Capital of Cabo Verde
Our top picks for sights in Praia, the largest city in Cabo Verde and home to a plurality of the country's population.
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The Mosaics of Paphos: We Fall in Love with Tiny Stones
Mosaics - tiny bits of stone or glass - are one of our favourite things! So we took ourselves to Paphos to see some stunners!
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Mighty Aphrodite: Mythology of the Great Lady’s Homeland
Cyprian Aphrodite has a long and rich history. We poke into it, despite the dangers inherent in messing with such a powerful goddess.
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Ancient Kourion: A Worthwhile (and Easy) Day Trip from Limassol
We return to our Classical roots, and root around Ancient Kourion for the day. Also, we manage to find fish at the seaside.
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A Long, Longing Look at Larnaka
We bus ourselves over to Larnaka for the day, where we discover Lazarus, squid, a salty lake, and a great bookstore!
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Cyprus Divided: the History of the Green Line
Visiting Europe's last divided capital - and the Green Line - provides us with the chance to brush up on our history.
