High up in the Troodos Mountains in the Marathasa Valley is the Kykkos Monastery, the wealthiest, largest and most lavish in all of Cyprus. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and houses one of three icons of Apostle…
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Limassol is a mixture of luxury and quaint old-town. The iconic pastel-coloured mansions line the elaborate waterfront with multi-million dollar yachts out front, while the old town retains a sense of historical charm. Dark and intense storm clouds encouraged us…
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Paphos is a mystical and magical place that is home to many symbols of respect to Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, said to have been born in nearby Petra Tou Romiou. The old town of Paphos is a UNESCO World…
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Petra Tou Romiou, or Aphrodite's Rock, is one of the most famous beaches in all of Cyprus, tucked between Paphos and Limassol. The beach is home to crystal clear azure waters and is romantic and enticing. Legend goes that Petra…
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Pissouri village is located on the southern coast of Cyprus between Limassol and Paphos. The village is perched on the Cape Aspro ridge has a big square in the heart with many taverns, cafes, churches and access to the beautiful…
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Tucked away high up in the Troodos Mountains is the sweetest little wine village. Omodos is a bustling hub of activity, reached by a winding road through stunning landscapes. The Cypriot countryside features rolling hills, beautiful history, cultural highlights and…
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Kourion Beach is a gorgeous little pebbled beach just outside Limassol in Cyprus. This area is full of history from the Greek and Roman ages, perhaps most famously for the Kourion Amphitheatre where cultural events are still held to this…
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On my way to Cyprus, I had a 10-hour layover at Heathrow Airport, which gave me plenty of time to head out into London and explore! If your layover is at least 6 hours you may have time to leave…
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If you're on the hunt for a romantic weekend escape just in time for Valentine's Day weekend, make your way into the magical mountain escape of Banff in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This quaint town is in the heart of…
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Whistler is a true winter wonderland and an outdoor lover's playground. Bursting at the seams with all sorts of snowy activities and postcard-worthy landscapes, I spent a week in -15 degrees enjoying all the unique things to do in Whistler. To…
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My parents and I spent the two most magical days of the year, Christmas Eve and Day in the quaint little storybook town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, an idyllic place on the California coast about two hours south of San Francisco. Where…
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Today, I am done. In August, I walked out of my last exam as an undergraduate student, a political science final where I argued the ethics of ideologies in world headlines. The day before, I handed in my last paper, a…
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