Don’t look down: three of the world’s most dizzying hikes
Crumbling stone steps, narrowest ledges, terrifying drops on both sides… if there are wise men holding court at the tops of some mountains, it may take a certain kind of ...
Can travel insurance be bought after departure?
There is a saying that says a man is as rich as he has traveled. Every trip is a new acquaintance, a departure from your comfort zone, your home, and ...
The Amalfi Coast: southern Italy’s magical maritime stretch
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to Italy’s stunning Amalfi coast – a major tourist destination that, pre-pandemic, would typically draw millions of visitors each year.
And it ...
The Azores: green archipelago of the Atlantic
In this video, we head to the breathtaking Azores – a remote archipelago of islands that, along with Madeira, is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal.
Situated in the ...
Bangkok: Thailand’s cosmopolitan capital where the past races into the future
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to beautiful Bangkok, the capital and most populous city of Thailand.
Known in Thai as ‘Krung Thep Maha Nakhon’, or simply ‘Krung ...
Tia Does Agrotourism, Season 2, Episode 6: Kyperounta village
Steep roads, vineyards, tiled traditional homes, tucked-away courtyards, nature trails and adventure areas… the Limassol district village of Kyperounta has it all.
And who better to introduce us more closely ...
A seascape of miniatures: getting aerial over Latchi’s coast
We have become accustomed to roaming drone shots which, in a different age, would have been the exclusive domain of military cameras and Hollywood movies.
Yet despite such shots’ proliferation ...
Table Mountain: a review of the best trails for trekkers
Towering over Cape Town, Table Mountain offers hikers of all abilities both breathtaking views and several trekking options. The flat-topped peak forms part of the Table Mountain National Park, and ...
Avignon: Provence’s seat of the popes and scene of the arts
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to the beautiful Provençal town of Avignon in southeast France, which, in the early Middle Ages, served as the capital of ...
Immersive tourism: the rising appeal of VR travel
Virtual Reality’s immersive technologies are allowing those stuck at home to experience the world, in spite of the widespread travel restrictions imposed by Covid-19. But could such VR experiences ...
Between heaven and sky: a precarious ride to the Blue Lagoon
For lovers of the wild, unspoiled Mediterranean coast, the road to heaven may just lead to Blue Lagoon beach, located in the Akamas region, at the northwest tip of the ...
Road-trip to ancient Kourion: making the case for present-day time travel
With their inimitable flair, travel group Idyllic Cyprus head back in time to ancient Kourion, located west of Limassol, adding another visual argument in favour of exploring our beautiful island.
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Top 5 places for a honeymoon trip
Many couples look forward to celebrating their newlywed status somewhere abroad. It is the best time of their life for some people, as they can go together and visit places ...
Travelling this summer? Give yourself extra hours at the airport
European air travellers are advised to allocate extra time at the airport due to the implementation of Covid-19 checks at airports, the Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE) has said.
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Calabria: Italy’s ancient land between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas
In this video, we travel to beautiful Calabria, a region of southwest Italy, occupying the “toe” of the country’s boot-shaped peninsula, and separated from Sicily by the Strait of ...
What gets us moving: 20 dance styles from across the world
In this video, we travel across the world to discover 20 popular styles of dance.
While some scientists believe dance may have evolved as a vehicle for expressing social and cultural ...
Lineages of wood and stone: discovering the beauty of Omodos village
In this video, we travel with videographer and wedding photographer George Avgousti to the village of Omodos, situated some 42km north-west of Limassol, and renown for its wines.
We follow ...
A path to the sea: trekking to tucked-away Zapalo beach
Always up for a challenge, in this video members of the Idyllic Cyprus Travel group make their way down to the wild sands of Zapalo beach, also known as Tripiti. ...
Rent a car – a useful tool for easy travel
Should you drive your own car on a road trip or should you rent a car?
Many people will ask themselves this question while planning a trip. They wonder if ...
Living necropolis: a labyrinthine tour of Tombs of the Kings
Crows, both mute and shrieking. Undulating expanses covered in scrub and wild grasses, already blond from the sun. Somewhere at the edge of the horizon, the sea. And knitting the ...
How one of Egypt’s last dye houses keeps an ancient textile craft alive
Salama Salem has been running his traditional dye house in Egypt since 1975.
“My job goes back to the pharaohs,” he says of his labours, running Uncle Salama’s Dye House, ...
Bell-casting: a centuries-old craft in the modern era
The oldest Austrian family business is situated in Innsbruck, and here, since 1599, bells and works of art made of bronze have been cast by the Grassmayer bell foundry.
Yet despite ...
Jaffna: the culturally rich, welcoming gateway to Sri Lanka’s north
In this video, we head for beautiful Jaffna, the vibrant chief city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
Closer to southern India than to Colombo, the region was settled ...
Tia Does Agrotourism, Season 2, Episode 5: Kakopetria and Galata villages
We may not all have the chance to head out of town over the weekend, but thanks to local creators like travel vlogger and blogger Tia Savva, we can take ...