Life & Style

In a ‘romantic migrant’ THEO PANAYIDES finds a man of simple pleasures and complex theories who is a great talker but struggles in our fluid times with the impoverishment of ...

It has been said that sailing makes some people feel more alive than anything else they have ever experienced. Others describe the sheer joy of seeing new places from different ...

The island has a rich history and those tales, and scents, are now the inspiration for a range of perfumes. ELENI PHILIPPOU tracks down the story behind the fragrances Cyprus’ ...

Messaging app WhatsApp was starting to come back online at 0900 GMT and the company said the issue has been fixed after users across the world reported problems earlier on Tuesday. ...

We’d been anticipating this day for over a week, but I’m not sure what I was looking forward to more: my 10-year-old’s first football tournament or my ...

At the nights draw in, it is time to look for some comfort in nature says MIRANDA TRINGIS The shorter days and cooler evenings, and even some rain, invite us ...

Gamers are going analogue. And across the island, hundreds of people are meeting to enjoy this fascinating, and extremely varied, pastime finds ALIX NORMAN You’ve played Monopoly and chess. ...

While strange foods are eaten around the world, even the most gastronomically adventurous are unlikely to have tried the Cambodian delicacy of fried tarantula! Like many of the world’s ...

Where do you live? I currently live in Milan by myself What did you have for breakfast? Coffee, coffee and a pistachio croissant with coffee. Describe your perfect day A ...

Latkes, okonomiyaki, and lefse. Indian cakes, hoe cakes, johnnycakes, journey cakes, buckwheat cakes, griddle cakes, flapjacks are all delicious says ANDRY VOSKARIDOU Pancakes have a lot of names and are ...

The Paphos village of Amargeti has a rich historical past and nature galore finds PAUL LAMBIS From beautiful green valleys dotted with almond and olive trees to magnificent archaeological findings ...

Revisiting a restaurant is always tricky. If your previous experience was positive, it raises expectations and thus widens the scope for disappointment. On the other hand, if things weren’t ...

In a historical novelist, PAUL LAMBIS finds a woman keen to present stories from a female perspective, especially those from patriarchal societies In gripping tales of feminine courage, strength and ...

In the island’s most famous tattooist THEO PANAYIDES finds an intense, disciplined man dealing in pain all his life, whose vivid artistic style saw him draw in the celebrities ...

ALEX JOHNSTONE looks at the new research that points to why It’s long been popular advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late night snacking. It’s ...

In recent years, there has been a growing appreciation of fine traditional Chinese culture among the people, especially the younger generations. From the increasing emphasis placed on the study of ...

In a local fashion photographer NIKI CHARALAMBOUS finds a man who loves his work trying to keep one step ahead of the latest trends Fashion photography showcases clothing, accessories, people ...

Based on art and science, the hurts of the past can be overcome. ALIX NORMAN speaks to a Cyprus expert in neurographic art In the 1940s, art therapy was first ...

The Gates to Hell are located in the midst of the Karakum Desert. Here, out amidst the black dunes where the rain never falls, lies the pit of Darvaza: a ...

Here’s what the evidence says according to DAVID CLAYTON If you’re someone who’s thought about losing weight or has wanted to get healthier in the past few ...

Where do you live? Between London and Cyprus, and with my family What did you have for breakfast? Yoghurt with banana, honey, almonds and cereal Describe your perfect day Being ...

Easy vegan dinner Beetroot Zest Soup 1 onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 raw beetroots, diced 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 green apple, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon ...

Usually visitors from abroad will ask where the best places are to go. I’m happy to help but always worry whether or not they will like it. However, this ...

While making the wrong decision can have a massive impact on your life it is important to learn to see past it says DESPINA NICOLA A crucial decision can cause ...