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.
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We Learn More About the Flag of Cyprus
We share everything we've learned about the flag of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as some of the history of the island.
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Fascinating Nicosia, the Last Divided Capital of Europe
We take a day trip to Nicosia and discover some fabulous museums, good food, and lots of history. Plus a UN buffer zone.
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Swinish in Cyprus: We Pig Out on the Local Meats
Cypriot food, like Greek, is pork-heavy. But delicious! We've sampled a variety of local meat dishes. Here's what we learned.
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It’s Epiphany – We Head to the Water!
We catch the liquid part of a Greek Orthodox ceremony for Epiphany, but not in the way you might expect.
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Zivania: The Little-Known Cypriot Drink We Love!
We try zivania, the local firewater, and find it similar to how we find the Cypriots: sophisticated but unfussy.
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We Soak Up Some History in Lemesos Old Town
We do a little exploring in our own backyard, and discover centuries' worth of history in Lemesos old town.
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New Year’s Black-Eyed Peas and Greens, Cypriot Style
We blend cultures like mad, combining southern and Cypriot black-eyed pea dishes to make a new year's day feast!
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A Very Minimalist Christmas: We Find Nothing Under the Tree
We don't think we've been naughty this year, and are reveling in the joys of not receiving any more things!
