Budget travel in Cyprus is nearly impossible. It’s not that the country is particularly expensive – it’s more than the Balkans but cheaper than the Nordic countries. No, Cyprus just makes it really difficult to enjoy the country if you’re not rich and looking for a luxury vacation. Updated October 2019 Transportation Flights to Cyprus Since Cyrpus is an Island, …
Read More »A Day in Northern Cyprus Exploring Kyrenia, Bellapais Monastery and St. Hilarion Castle
When I landed in Cyprus, I had no idea I would get to explore an abandoned castle in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Heck, I didn’t even know that there was a separate territory to Cyprus on the island. On the evening of my second day in Cyprus, I got a message from Ashley Brown of The Way Away …
Read More »A One-Day Trip to Paphos, Cyprus to See the Tomb of the Kings
While on Cyprus, I decided to take a one-day trip to the town of Paphos. I had read in Lonely Planet that it was rated as one of the top ten European destinations for 2017. Yet many of the locals also said it wasn’t worth visiting. Well, here’s my own judgment on the town, and whether I think you should …
Read More »Journal Entry: My SNAFU With Couchsurfing in Cyprus
I love Couchsuring. It’s my favorite way to travel, and I’ve never had a problem with it. Until now. Here’s how I nearly got stranded Couchsurfing in Cyprus, and how I was saved. It’s been some time since I used the Couchsurfing website to find a host. I was hosting myself for three months in Chiang Mai, and then staying …
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