The Cyprus buffer zone is a haunting divide that separates this Mediterranean island between Greek and Turkish communities. In 1974 the Turkish invasion of Cyprus left the island torn in two, as the Greek and the Turkish communities were divided and separated by the...
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...
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...
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