In spite of hotel and property development, North Cyprus retains a rugged charm that the south has long since left behind. Now in its sixth edition,North Cyprus caters to travellers interested in exploring ancient and modern culture, including the recent history behind the estranged Turkish north and Greek south. In-depth historical details accompany listings for the many classical ruins, monasteries, churches and castles, and a handy timeline in the background information section provides a broad historical overview. Visit the remote Karpas Peninsula with its charming villages and deserted beaches, stroll along picturesque Girne harbour, or hike to St Hilarion - one of North Cyprus's three Crusader castles.
An adventurous American academic travels to North Cyprus to teach at a new university. He has no idea what it will be like living and working in a country which has no official international recognition except by Turkey. All mail must be addressed to "Mersin-10, Turkey, to reach the north side of the Island. There is no internet or email. It is a lonesome existence and the mostly Turkish students are not prepared to study in English. It is a hard struggle and discouraging when the electrical power breaks down for several months. The Cyprus Problem is perpetually discussed with seemingly no possible solution in sight. The Greek and Turkish Cypriots keep playing their political games while the people seem to not care. In the politically charged atmosphere, it is treacherous and dangerous to even express one's views of the situation. Nevertheless, there are rewards and frustrations. He comes to look at the absurdity of daily life with a sense of humor in order to survive.
A guidebook to 44 walks on Cyprus. Exploring the striking scenery of both the south and north of the island, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options suitable for beginner and experienced walker alike. Walks range from 3 to 20km (2–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–7 hours. They are spread across the island and include the Akamas Peninsula, the central Troodos mountains and the Kyrenia/Besparmak mountains of the north. Clear route description illustrated with 1:40,000 mapping GPX files available to download Information on refreshments, access and parking provided for each route Highlights include UNESCO-listed churches and monasteries Notes on local history, religion, plants and wildlife
A Finalist for the 2022 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award (International) Shortlisted for the André Simon Award Longlisted for the 2022 Art of Eating Prize A New York Times Best Cookbook of 2021 - A Guardian Best Food Book of 2021 - A Simply Recipes Favorite Cookbook of 2021 - A WBUR Here & Now Favorite Cookbook of 2021 The acclaimed author of Zaitoun returns with vibrant recipes and powerful stories from the islands that bridge the Mediterranean and the Middle East. For thousands of years, the eastern Mediterranean has stood as a meeting point between East and West, bringing cultures and cuisines through trade, commerce, and migration. Traveling by boat and land, Yasmin Khan traces the ingredients that have spread through the region from the time of Ottoman rule to the influence of recent refugee communities. At the kitchen table, she explores what borders, identity, and migration mean in an interconnected world, and her recipes unite around thickets of dill and bunches of oregano, zesty citrus and sweet dates, thick tahini and soothing cardamom. Khan includes healthy, seasonal, vegetable-focused recipes, such as hot yogurt soups, zucchini and feta fritters, pomegranate and sumac chicken, and candied pumpkin with tahini and date syrup. Fully accessible for the home cook, with stunning food and location photography, Ripe Figs is a dazzling collection of recipes and stories that celebrate an ever-diversifying region and imagine a world without borders.
The Rough Guide to Cyprus is the definitive guide to this alluring, sun-drenched island. Illustrated throughout with striking full-color photographs, this guidebook offers detailed background on everything from the holiday playgrounds of Ayia Napa and Paphos to off-the-beaten-track mountain hikes and vineyard tours. Crystal clear maps help you explore both the north and south sides of the island, with full information on border crossings and day-trip suggestions, and detailed listings review everything from boutique hotels to youth hostels. Rough Guides' unrivaled contextual background gives you the inside track on Cypriot history and full accounts of all the sights, from stunning Byzantine churches and Roman temples to Ottoman mosques and Venetian forts. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Cyprus.
The Rough Guide to Cyprus is the definitive guide to this alluring, sun-drenched island. Illustrated throughout with striking full-colour photographs, the guide offers detailed background on everything from the holiday playgrounds of Agia Napa and Pafos to off-the-beaten-track mountain hikes and vineyard tours. Crystal clear maps help you explore both north and south sides of the island, with full information on border crossings and day-trip suggestions. Detailed listings review everything from boutique hotels to youth hostels while our unrivalled contextual background gives you the inside track on Cypriot history plus full accounts of all the sights from stunning Byzantine churches to Roman temples, Ottoman mosques to Venetian forts. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Cyprus. Now available in ePub format.
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is the site of enduring political, military, and economic conflict. This interdisciplinary collection takes Cyprus as a geographical, cultural and political point of reference for understanding how conflict is mediated, represented, reconstructed, experienced, and transformed. Through methodologically diverse case studies of a wide range of topics—including public art, urban spaces, and print, broadcast and digital media—it assembles an impressively multifaceted perspective, one that provides broad insights into the complex interplay of culture, conflict, and identity.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cyprus will lead you straight to the best attractions this island nation has to offer. Explore ancient sites, monasteries and hill villages, dramatic countryside, and beaches. Play in the water sports and take scenic walks. This fully updated guidebook covers of all the major sights and activities, from Nicosia to the harbor at Kyrenia. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cyprus includes 3-D illustrated cutaways and floor plans of the must-see sights, including the monastery of Kykkos and the ancient town of Kourion, as well as maps and reliable information about getting around. Plus, this guidebook is packed with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife for all budgets. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cyprus truly shows you this nation as no one else can.
Practical travel guide to Cyprus featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Cyprus, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Cyprus, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. The Rough Guide to CYPRUS covers: Larnaka, Lemesos, Pafos, the Troodos Mountains, Lefkosia (south Nicosia) and north Cyprus. Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Cyprus, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Anoyira to family activities in child-friendly places, like Pafos or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Larnaka. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Cyprus entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of Cyprus give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hiking, relaxing on the beach or learning about the local culture and history. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Agia Napa, Lemesos, Girne (Kyrenia) and Salamis's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Cyprus, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Cyprus, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Cyprus, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Pafos Harbour and the spectacular Akamas Peninsula. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Protaras, Polis and many more locations in Cyprus, reduce need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.
