From Byzantine castles and historic harbours to epic hiking trails and delectable cuisine; here are the best things to do in Kyrenia (Girne), in Northern Cyprus. With its ancient harbour, formidable castles and a backdrop of craggy mountains, Kyrenia (or Girne) is the...
Read on to find out exactly how to cross the Turkish border and travel from Sarpi to Batumi, Georgia! And don’t worry, travelling from Turkey to Georgia is easy! As far as international border crossings go, Sarpi is a strange one. The Georgians have constructed...
Woodworm or Oyster? I sample the unusual Filipino delicacy known as Tamilok. Part woodworm, part oyster, Tamilok is a rightly bizarre culinary treat. “It tastes like chicken,” says Rey as he leads our group through the dense mangroves towards a Tamilok cultivation...
Travelling to Montenegro? Here’s how to hike to the edge of the Tara Canyon – Europe’s deepest gorge – in Durmitor National Park. I was in Durmitor National Park, the mountainous and rugged alpine region of the Balkan nation of Montenegro and I...
This slow travel guide will show you exactly how to travel on the ferry from Turkey to Northern Cyprus and back again! What a journey the ferry from Turkey to Northern Cyprus is! It’s slow travel at its best! To take the ferry from Turkey to Northern Cyprus you...
The Ledra Street Border Crossing in Cyprus slices straight through the middle of the road. The crossing point cuts one of the island’s busiest shopping streets in two. It’s unnatural. It’s a divide that has split the Turkish Cypriot community from...
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