Tag Archives: Cyprus

Ali of the Karpaz Penninsula’s Golden Beach


Our first foray to Cyprus brought us 24 hours of firsts – the first time we have gotten lost as a couple, the first time eating deliciously crunchy fried haloumi cheese (yum) – and the first time in what can … Continue reading

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Don’t ask soldiers for directions: Getting scammed, getting lost, getting giggly


What couple doesn’t know that you can learn much about your relationship through travel “experiences.” We learned early on that we did well together on this front, with M. managing the driving aspect of things and me taking on the … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving on the Karpaz Peninsula


It is a windy day here on this wild peninsula, but sunny enough for a t-shirt. We awoke to the sound of the crashing waves of the Mediterranean Sea and not much else. After a traditional Turkish breakfast of tomatoes, … Continue reading

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