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Inside the United Nations Buffer ZoneToday most Cypriots from either side of the UN buffer zone go about their daily lives barely aware of it. Learn more about Nicosia's 'quiet divide'.
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Bird Watching in North CyprusDirectly north of the Nile delta, the isle of Cyprus is perfectly situated to act as a staging post for thousands of birds as they pass over the Mediterranean.
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The Beauty of BellapaisOne of the most beautiful villages in Cyprus, Bellapais sits amid heavily-scented citrus groves on the northern slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains.
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Dining Out on Turkish-Cypriot CuisineDining out in North Cyprus is all about mouthwatering local dishes without an eye-watering bill for afters. To whet your appetite, here’s a taste of the rich cuisine your palate and your purse can expect to become accustomed to during a stay here.
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Renting in North CyprusThe prospect of a short or long-term let abroad opens up a whole new world of possibilities, and renting in Northern Cyprus has never been easier.
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The Great Inn of NicosiaThe Buyuk Han, which translates to the Great Inn, is an ancient travellers inn located north of the island’s capital and whose vast fortress walls have undoubtedly been privy to a wealth of fascinating medieval tales.
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A Week of Wonders in the Karpas PeninsulaThe Karpas peninsula is one of the most prominent and unusual geographical features of North Cyprus.
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The Ancient Kingdom of SalamisThe ancient kingdom of Salamis was a formidable city that marked the newly found wealth and increasing prosperity of the first Greek settlers in Cyprus and to this day even the ruins of Salamis boast a wealth of archeological treasures and legendary tales.
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Islamic Shrines in the NorthWhilst modern Turkish-Cypriot society is rooted in a more secular way of life, the north remains home to a settled Muslim population and several Islamic shrines, not least the Selimiye, Haydar Pasha and Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosques.
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St Mamas Monastery in GüzelyurtLocated close to the foothills of the Troodos mountains and awash with underground springs, the town sits on one of the island’s richest agricultural areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in North CyprusJust how different is North Cyprus to the United Kingdom? (Apart from, you know, the obvious...)
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Confessions of a Turkophile
CONFESSION OF A TURKOPHILE IN NORTH CYPRUS TODAY - Feb 24th 2013What’s not to like about North Cyprus having a goodly number of upmarket hotels, some of which are world-class?
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CONFESSIONS OF A TURKOPHILE IN NORTH CYPRUS TODAY - Feb 16th 2013What’s not to like about North Cyprus having the world’s oldest-known surviving shipwreck, the evidence of which can be seen at the Shipwreck Museum in Kyrenia/Girne?
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CONFESSIONS OF A TURKOPHILE IN NORTH CYPRUS TODAY - Feb 8th 2003If you are living in North Cyprus without a car – as is Mr Bloggy – you will need to make sure that you live in one of the major towns where taxis are readily available and cheap at the price, as we have discussed in previous blogs – seriously cheap.
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CONFESSION OF A TURKOPHILE IN NORTH CYPRUS TODAY - January 24th 2013What’s not to like about the enterprising private services sector in North Cyprus today?
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CONFESSIONS OF A TURKOPHILE IN NORTH CYPRUS TODAY - January 8th 2013If you have retired to North Cyprus, what’s not to like about having time on your hands – perhaps for the first time in your life – either to take life easy much more so than before, or otherwise to busy yourself doing all those things you always said that you wanted to do, but for which you could never find the time previously?
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