The first month in the shelter
Being a volunteer in the shelter can be as hard as surviving in the jungle, but also fascinating and empowering as it contributes to something big and worthwhile. The first month has been one of the most intense experiences of my life.
Waste and plastics threaten the beauty of Cyprus!
I’ve been in Cyprus from one month and half and I’m completely falling in love with this country. Before moving here, I was wondering what my life might be, which people I was going to meet, the volunteering experience I was going...
Lunch in Dipkarpaz
Dipkarpaz is a small town located at the northeastern tip of the island of Cyprus. The town, which is also known as Rizokarpaso, is part of the Karpas Peninsula, a beautiful area that is home to some of the most unspoiled natural...
From Fasting to Feasting: The Easter Traditions of Cyprus
Easter is one of the most important religious holidays in Cyprus, and it is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm throughout the country. The celebration of Easter in Cyprus is a unique and colorful experience that is steeped in tradition and history.
A trip to Akamas and Paphos
During the Catholic Easter, I decided to go on a short trip with some friends. We decided to rent a car to reach some places that it would have been impossible to visit otherwise. Our trip started in Akamas, the peninsula in...
Cyprus: my first impressions
When I first arrived in Cyprus I didn’t know what to expect from this island. I was coming from a period abroad because I lived three months in Germany and two in Ireland – two cold countries very different from Italy, where...
Cypriot Red Potatoes: a tasty fun fact!
One of the things I enjoy the most living abroad is the number of random facts about other countries you can constantly and easily learn. A fun example: during a simple lunch break at work, I discovered the fascinating and peculiar history...
Traveling changes you!
I haven’t always loved traveling. I have to admit that in adolescence I didn’t like the idea of getting out from the comfort zone in which I had always lived. But time changes many things in everyone’s life. Change priorities, friendships...
Driving on the left
Cyprus is an island nation located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. One of the interesting things about Cyprus is that, despite being part of the European Union, it is one of the few countries in Europe where traffic drives on the left-hand...
Carnival in Cyprus
Since the beginning of the new year, people started talking about carnival in Cyprus. Locals organize big celebrations for this festivity and even people from abroad fly to Limassol – the center of the event - to enjoy the party atmosphere.