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12 Things to Do in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

12 Things to Do in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

by Richard Collett | Aug 25, 2023 | Northern Cyprus, Travel Guides

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...
Famagusta: How to Explore Cyprus’ War-Torn Holiday Resort

Famagusta: How to Explore Cyprus’ War-Torn Holiday Resort

by Richard Collett | Aug 22, 2023 | ABANDONED PLACES, Borders, Northern Cyprus

The Cypriot holiday resort of Famagusta, abandoned when the Turkish army invaded the island in 1974, is a war-torn ghost town on the golden sands of Northern Cyprus. Here’s how to explore the Varosha ruins. I set foot on the beach and was instantly dazzled by...
The Ancient Ruins of Salamis, Northern Cyprus

The Ancient Ruins of Salamis, Northern Cyprus

by Richard Collett | Aug 18, 2023 | ABANDONED PLACES, Northern Cyprus, Travel Guides

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...
12 Things To Do In Northern Cyprus

12 Things To Do In Northern Cyprus

by Richard Collett | Jun 24, 2023 | Northern Cyprus, Travel Guides, Unusual Destinations

From exploring the ancient ruins of Salamis to hanging out with the wild donkeys on the Karpaz Peninsula, here are the best things to do in Northern Cyprus! The lesser-known neighbour of the ‘real’ Republic of Cyprus, the Turkish Republic of Northern...
The Wild Donkeys Of The Karpaz Peninsula

The Wild Donkeys Of The Karpaz Peninsula

by Richard Collett | Jun 28, 2016 | FROM THE ROAD, Northern Cyprus

In search of the wild donkeys of the Karpaz Peninsular of Northern Cyprus. I travelled to the rugged and isolated Karpaz Peninsular of Northern Cyprus. I was in search of the elusive wild donkeys that have made this land their home. I found beautiful landscapes,...
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