Comedy 100 & The Lambousa Comedy Club in North Cyprus
October 16, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Arts & Culture, Leisure & Entertainment, See & Do
For those of us who are not yet quite ready to hang up our boots in search of a good night out, you will be pleased to know there are those who seek to entertain us on a regular basis! Read more
Activity Holidays in North Cyprus – Cyprus Active
July 31, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Land Activities, Package Holidays, Tourism
Do you perhaps enjoy a more active holiday, preferring to be on the go rather than be a beach bum? OK, so there are some great beaches in North Cyprus, but should you be looking for something to keep you occupied whilst on holiday in North Cyprus, one company may just be able to provide, with a variety of activities to keep you on your toes! Read more
Barber Shops & Shaves in North Cyprus!
June 19, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Features, Leisure & Entertainment, See & Do
We have spoken to many a tourist who has had the guts to walk in to a traditional Turkish Cypriot barber shop in North Cyprus after hearing some of the tales that have been told about big cut-throat razors and pummelling bone crunching massages, so we thought we would give you the low down on what to expect if you decide to give it a go – and we have to say it all sounds very sedate! Read more
Super ‘Star Bowling’ in Ozanköy, North Cyprus
June 5, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Land Activities, See & Do
We had read about the new Star Bowling 10-Pin bowling alley which had recently opened in Ozanköy just outside Kyrenia, and as it was a family member’s birthday recently, we decided to make it a night out as none of us had been bowling for years – that didn’t bode well! Read more
Korineum Golf & Country Club, Esentepe, North Cyprus
May 29, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Land Activities, See & Do

All pics courtesy of Korineum Golf & Country Club
Having been open for a couple of years now, there is still always time to be impressed by the Korineum Golf & Country Club in Esentepe, located to the east of Kyrenia. Its location is pretty spectacular too, tucked away in the foothills of the Beşparmak mountain range, with a vast golf course at 6,232 metres. Opening with a huge fanfare in early 2007 it can be safely said to be the most popular place to go for those who like a leisurely but complex round of golf! Read more
Paragliding in North Cyprus
May 22, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Land Activities, See & Do

Pics courtesy of Highline Paragliding
Ever fancied taking to the skies, floating on the thermals or just want to see a different view of North Cyprus than you have before? Why not take the opportunity to try your hand at paragliding which has become the most exciting way to see the breathtaking views that the island has to offer! Read more
Sidestreets Cultural & Educational Initiatives Ltd., North Cyprus
April 24, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Groups & Charities, North Cyprus Living
One organisation in North Cyprus whose main aim is to integrate cultures through art is Sidetreets Educational and Cultural Initiatives Ltd, (it’s known as Arasokaklar in Turkish). This initiative, based in Lefkoşa, has been active since October 2007, although the original concept had been in the pipeline for some years previous. It is now rather successful in its efforts to combine art with seminars and projects as well as providing in-house facilities for residential programmes within the local community. Read more
Playing Pool & Snooker in North Cyprus
March 27, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Land Activities, See & Do
A new venture has opened up recently, and although not being that knowledgeable on the pool and snooker scene in North Cyprus, we believe it’s the only one around presently. It’s worth noting that there are other establishments which have the facilities for pool and snooker and these mainly tend to be local bars and pubs, but we like this place as its completely dedicated to the sport. Read more
Getting Married in North Cyprus
March 20, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Leisure & Entertainment, See & Do
All pics courtesy of Jean Clark – www.jeanclarkweddings.co.uk.
If you are thinking of taking the plunge, getting hitched, tying the knot or making it ‘official’ so to speak, then there are places of romance all over the world where you can do so, but a great option and perhaps possibly the only option, being the birthplace of Aphrodite, would be a wedding in North Cyprus! Add to that the sunshine, the stunningly scenic and panoramic backdrops and you can’t go far wrong! Read more
À La Carte & Posh Nosh Dining Options in North Cyprus
February 5, 2009 by Essential Ed
Filed under Restaurants & Dining, See & Do
Even though we understand that the true definition of the French term À la carte is ‘from the card,’ and that the term is generally used to suggest that a restaurant offers an open menu where individual meal choices are detailed with a separate price for each item, we are cheating slightly and using this phrase to give you our take on posh nosh in North Cyprus! Read more


