What’s Eaten Where: The Algarve
Time to quit your job? Portugal’s Algarve region repeatedly tops the list of best places to retire, thanks to its sunny climes, coastal scenery and...
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Rare chance to catch the game
By Alexia Saleem I don’t normally watch football games, and nor does my husband, but when it comes to really big tournaments, we do enjoy...
New treasures from Hadjiantonas
By George Kassianos Nestled in the pastoral hills of Pareklisia, just 20 minutes north of Limassol, the Hadjiantonas winery is a hidden gem. The Hadjiantonas...
What are the best healthy breakfasts to feed your kids?
By Prudence Wade A new report suggests almost all cereals marketed at children still contain high or medium levels of sugar. Action on Sugar and...
Veteran journalist’s coming-of-age journey
In a columnist and novelist THEO PANAYIDES finds a man dedicated to both realism and magic, a control freak with a passion for theatre and...
Confused about sunscreen? SPF questions answered
By Katie Wright No holidaymaker or seaside day tripper in their right mind would leave home without a tube or two of sunblock. We all...
Edible garden weeds that are great for your health
By Lisa Salmon Weeds are defined as wild, unwanted and unvalued – but while there’s no disputing their wildness, many people would definitely want...
Sustainable swimwear: Get ready for summer with these eco-friendly swimmers
By Katie Wright If you’re worried about your fashion footprint and want to make more sustainable shopping choices, summer swimwear is a great place to...
The perfume of the mountain air
Move over Provence. Platres is the new Lavender Capital of the world! ALIX NORMAN finds out how one Cyprus village is renowned for the Queen...
Escape the Covid gloom and go to sea
Limassol has become the base for the Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship The Jewel of the Seas offering cruises to Greece and its islands. Katy Turner...
A minute with … Nastazia Christodoulou, director of Karma, the TV show based on crimes that have happened in Cyprus
Where do you live and with whom? I live in Nicosia with my Jaxxie, my sweet doggie. What did you have for breakfast? A protein...
Creole Caribbean cuisine and big bowl food
By Ella Walker If ever you find yourself caught in the gnarled pincers of a crab, you will wish you had food writer and supper...
Breathtaking way to relax (Video)
The newest freediving World Record was set right here in Cyprus earlier this month. Alix Norman finds out what it takes to be a champion...
What’s Eaten Where: The Gulf Coast
Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida – together, the shoreline of these five states constitutes The Gulf Coast. Prone to thunderstorms, floods and hurricanes, it’s a...
Lefkaritika: the works of art from a small village
By Paul Lambis There is a rumour that the women in the village of Lefkara think they are rather special, some even classifying themselves as...
Trapped nerves giving you grief?
By Liz Connor Whether it’s sharp and sudden or dull and constant, pain from a trapped nerve is hard to ignore. While pinched nerves aren’t...
‘There’s a lot of twists and surprises’
Buckle in, the new episodes of Baptiste see the French detective face his most complex case yet. Georgia Humphreys finds out more from its lead...
Restaurant owner wants ‘to bring Africa to Cyprus’
Maureen Chacholiades came to Cyprus as a student in 2006 and has now become the bossy but concerned ‘mama’ of the Cameroonian community. By Theo...
Glow getters: bronzing beauties if you don’t want to sit in the sun
By Katie Wright It’s often thought that a natural tan is the best kind of tan. But achieving a sun-kissed glow can prove rather tricky,...
Summer style: key menswear trends
By Katie Wright Summer has arrived and it’s time to adjust your wardrobe accordingly. Not only so you can handle the heat, but so you’re...