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11 Best Things to Do in Kyrenia (Girne), Northern Cyprus
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...
How To Cross The Border From Sarpi To Batumi (Turkey To Georgia)
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 a...
Woodworm or Oyster? What Is The Filipino Tamilok
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...
The Tara Canyon, Montenegro: How To Hike To The Edge of Europe’s Deepest Gorge
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 was hiking to the Tara...
How To Take The Ferry From Turkey To Northern Cyprus
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 need...
The Ledra Street Border Crossing In Cyprus (Where It Is and How to Cross)
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 the Greek Cypriot...
12 Things to Do in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus
From climbing Othello's Castle to visiting the abandoned ghost resorts of Varosha; here are the best things to do in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus. Located on the northeastern coast of Cyprus, Famagusta stands as a striking reminder of the Mediterranean island's complex...
10 Best Things to Do in Mdina, Malta
From exploring the dark depths of the Mdina dungeons to visiting Game of Thrones filming locations; here are the best things to do in Mdina, Malta. Located on a central plateau in the middle of Malta, Mdina has silently observed the passing of history for millennia....
The Ancient Ruins of Salamis, Northern Cyprus
In Northern Cyprus, the ancient ruins of Salamis, once a thriving port city dating back to 1100 BC, is one of the island's most impressive archaeological sites. I went to explore. The beach was golden and the seas were blue as I walked along Northern Cyprus'...
15 Things to Do in Valletta, Malta
From the golden interiors of St John's Co-cathedral to the historic halls of the Grand Master's Palace, here are the best things to do in Valletta, Malta's UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital city. "This is one of the largest, deepest harbours in the Mediterranean,"...