Life & Style

There are plenty of reasons to go out and enjoy an ice-cold beer during the summer, not only to find some cool in the hot weather but also because there ...

Phew, what a heatwave we have had during the last couple of months! This is when you really have to look after your plants. The time for planting trees and ...

Do you struggle to eat your fruits and vegetables? You are not alone. In Australia, less than five per cent of Australians eat the recommended serves of fresh produce each ...

In 1987, fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier shot the supermodel Naomi Campbell in the desert wearing a gold Chanel jacket. It’s a stunning photograph and a historic one. This image featured ...

Pho, the quintessential Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat, is a dish that embodies the essence of Vietnamese cuisine and culture. Its history is a complex ...

Aliki Hadjigeorgiou met Loukia (in a church, quite randomly) about 12 years ago, shortly after the publication of her first book. Aliki and Loukia – even their names are near-mirror-images of each ...

This year alone, nearly four million people have already flown into Cyprus! Of our two international airports, Paphos and Larnaca, the latter sees by far the most arrivals: 8,073,932 flew into ...

Where do you live?After 13 years living in Germany, me and my partner Joana moved back home during Covid. We live in Paphos, Cyprus in a small village up on ...

The Hidden Power of Quality Sleep In our fast-paced world, sleep has become the ultimate luxury. Yet, it’s not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. At Lux Furniture, ...

Tikka Masala Cauliflower For the cauliflower 1kg cauliflower cut into small bites 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil Juice a lemon 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper For the sauce 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 large ...

More cases of spirits such as vodka and whisky than of wine are set to be sold globally, a report from the World Spirits Alliance predicted on Wednesday, as drinking ...

China is the birthplace of tea, and the people there have a long history of drinking the brew dating back to antiquity. It has become a cornerstone of Chinese culture; ...

The European Commission said on Wednesday it had approved a Cypriot traditional food product, Tertziellouthkia, a type of local pasta, for inclusion on the registry of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). ...

‘Fart walks’ have become a cultural phenomenon, after a woman named Mairlyn Smith posted online a now-viral video about how she and her husband go on walks about 60 minutes after ...

Failure is often kept quiet and hidden, pushed to the background of success stories. But what if failure became a celebrated part of the journey, a stepping stone to growth ...

Unable to get married legally in Japan, LGBTQ couples are celebrating their special bond by donning traditional kimonos and fashionable formal wear for elaborate “photo weddings”. But these carefully choreographed ...

Century Travel Group, the exclusive GSA partner in Cyprus for 6 Star cruise line, Crystal, is pleased to announce the commencement of the construction of two groundbreaking Crystal ships by renowned ...

In Cyprus, the average woman has grown a great deal in the last few decades! In 2024, we’re actually an average size of 44 to 46 – that’s a size 16 to 18 in ...

The cost of living crisis is affecting how we spend our money. For many people, this means tightening the budget on the weekly supermarket shop. One victim may be fresh ...

By Irene Reppa Your spacecraft is spiralling out of control, and you will hit planet Arakis unless you fire up the thermal after-boosters. Which of the two buttons below would ...

Baklava, a decadent dessert known for its flaky layers of phyllo dough, sweetened with honey and nut fillings, carries with it a rich tapestry of history that spans continents and ...

As we revel in the full splendour of summer here in Cyprus, swimming in our crystal blue seas and hidden pools becomes an integral part of the seasonal experience. This ...

Few in Cyprus appear to know street names. We all tend to navigate by landmarks – some of which may not have existed in decades! In Nicosia, we still meet friends ...

Where do you live?Nicosia with Shiva, a huge and fluffy female ‘Zen master’ – cat! What did you have for breakfast?Yogurt with banana chips and dried ginger. Describe your ...