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Green Heights Botanical Gardens, North Cyprus

Now that the full blown summer heat has dissipated to a rather more bearable level, we thought we would make a long awaited visit to Green Heights Botanical Gardens in Yeşiltepe, just to the west of Kyrenia. However, writing this article has made it clear that Green Heights is also a great place to go when it is boiling hot or chilly, as you will see if you continue reading! Read more

Balcı Plaza, Yenierenköy, North Cyprus

Some of our readers sometimes like to have some inside juice on great places to stay in North Cyprus, and whilst we are in the business of informing, it’s just that from time to time its hard to let go of those things which we wish to keep to ourselves! Read more

Number 14, Kyrenia, North Cyprus

Being invited out to dinner these days is quite a treat so it was a happy lady who agreed to try out the new a la carte Number 14 restaurant in Kyrenia, located within the old the Turkish Quarter. The local grapevine has been buzzing with good reviews of a lovely evening out in smart surroundings with a mouth-watering menu on offer. Time to try it ourselves, being suckers for posh nosh in North Cyprus! Read more

Ramazan, North Cyprus Style!

No, not an incorrect spelling of Ramadan which is the term most of us will recognise! Unfortunately we have not really been given an explanation of why it’s called Ramazan in North Cyprus – it just is! The month of fasting for 2009 for all practising Muslims who choose to follow this religious event will culminate in family gatherings, visiting the graves of love ones past and generally having a few days holiday to get the body and mind back to its previous state. Read more

Border Crossings in Cyprus

Since 2003, the north and south of Cyprus have been accessible to each other via several checkpoints along the Green Line, all of which were opened as part of efforts aimed at reuniting the two Cypriot communities.

Today Europeans and Cypriots are able to use several border crossings in Cyprus, whether it’s to shop, trade or work. Currently there are 6 checkpoints open to pedestrians and/or traffic and below we will detail these for you. It’s worth noting that another checkpoint in Yeşilirmak on the far north-western tip of Cyprus could be set to open shortly and we will keep you up to date on that! Read more