Coronavirus: revised list of ‘safe’ countries published
The health ministry on Tuesday published a revised list of countries allowed to travel to Cyprus under specific requirements. The changes, which see for instance...
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Air travel a delight in post corona world
On entry into the Larnaca Airport on Thursday night at 8.30pm, a young Hermes woman sitting behind a cardboard stall, politely told me to put...
Foreign ministry says avoid unnecessary travel to countries not on ‘safe lists’
The foreign ministry on Friday urged people to avoid unnecessary travel to countries not on the ‘safe lists’ as regards the coronavirus. The travel advice...
Living with Mongolian nomads: a taste of how the other half live
The Special K, Nesquik and Lipton tea boxes were not what I was expecting to see on the shelves of a supermarket on arriving in...
Inspirational virtual museum tours
By Sarah Marshall During times of difficulty, arts and culture can help us make sense of a confused reality, offering refreshing perspectives and sharing lessons...
Time to appreciate South America’s underrated animal hero
By Sarah Marshall It’s hard to pinpoint the origins of South America’s most misunderstood mammal. Clues lay buried beneath 15 million years of dusty, opaque...
FACTBOX: European Commission’s full list of proposals for resuming air travel
On Wednesday, the Commission presented a package of guidelines and recommendations to help Member States gradually lift travel restrictions and allow tourism businesses to reopen,...
Coronavirus: travel agents optimistic for autumn arrivals
The Association of Cyprus Travel agents (Acta) appeared optimistic on Wednesday that tourism could pick up in the autumn when most countries would have eased...
Cadiz: A celebration of life, history and tradition
Eleni Philippou returns to her old hometown to discover one of Spain’s most famed fiestas. Winding cobbled streets, fishing boats and intimate tapas bars decorate...
See the UK from a new angle: walking adventures
By Sarah Marshall Along with limiting our social interactions, the lockdown is playing havoc with personal pedometers. There’s only so many steps you can clock...
La Clotxa: the simplicity and richness of Catalan cuisine
I’ve been to Spain several times, I speak the language, I even lived there for a while so I feel quite comfortable there, though there’s...
Why Sri Lanka is the dream destination that will always bounce back
By James Callery The drive from Colombo to Wilpattu National Park offers a sumptuous taste of Sri Lanka at its finest. Roadside fruit vendors go...
Coronavirus: flights down almost by one quarter, easyJet situation unclear
Almost a quarter of scheduled flights to and from Larnaca airport, affecting 22,500 passengers were cancelled on Sunday following new government measures requiring arrivals to...
Cyprus residents urged to limit travelling around if visiting virus-hit countries
The foreign ministry on Friday urged Cyprus residents who are abroad or who plan to go abroad to avoid extensive travel if visiting virus-hit counties...
US and Cyprus pushing ahead with coveted visa waivers for Cypriots
Cypriot and US officials decided on Tuesday to set up a working group to expedite the Republic’s longstanding bid to join the United States’ Visa...
What’s eaten where: Hebei province
You’re probably not going to like this – or possibly even believe it – but the official dish of China’s Hebei province is the Donkey...
What’s eaten where: Djibouti
Hot, harsh and beautiful, Djibouti is the third smallest country in mainland Africa. Roughly two-and-a-half times the area of Cyprus, it’s got stunning deserts, soaring...
This guy took on Colombia’s highest mountains to tackle depression
Novice adventurer Thomas Palmer talks to Lauren Taylor about the highs and lows of a trip that changed his life. Taking on Colombia’s highest peaks...
What’s Eaten Where: Bermuda
The Bermuda Triangle. So, is it real? Known locally as the Devil’s Triangle or Hurricane Alley, this loosely-defined area of the North Atlantic is said...
What’s Eaten Where: Grenada
Oil down. Nope, it’s not an instruction for aspiring body builders. Nor is it something you should be asking your mechanic. Oil down is, in...
