Stories and Poems

The island of cats

In a previous post I called Cyprus the island of Aphrodite. However, the truth is that Cyprus could easily be called the island of cats. Legend says that Cyprus was gradually overtaken by poisonous snakes therefore, Saint Helen brought to the island cats to minimise the population of snakes. Centuries later, there are probably more…

Lydia M.

August 8, 2020

Photo adventures

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Bright night

One thing that I love in big cities is that they never go to sleep. At daytime one can easily explore and discover the many different attractions, parks and historical places. The streets are booming with boisterous and cheerful tourists. However, night does not mean darkness and silent streets. The cities are still lively and…

Lydia M.

August 5, 2020

Photo adventures

#photography, #photostories, #solotraveling, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

Green and other colours

As a child I always loved nature. I grew up in the countryside and my home was surrounded by wheat fields and olive groves. However, Cyprus is a relatively dry land thus, when I visit other countries I love exploring their natural parks and natural reserves. I love how colourful nature can be. It is…

Lydia M.

August 4, 2020

Photo adventures

#nature, #park, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

Streets

Being in an unfamiliar city can be scary. People are different, food is different, lifestyle is different and finding your way can be complicated. However, I believe the best way to explore a new place is by getting lost. Walking around the streets of different cities not only it allows you to discover new places,…

Lydia M.

August 2, 2020

Photo adventures

#photography, #photostories, #streets, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

Chapels, Churches, and Cathedrals

Cyprus is one of the first Christian countries and until today Christianity is the dominant religion on the island. Thus, Cyprus is still a very traditional country. But, an interesting fact is the integration of the original culture and rituals of ancient religions with Christianity. Perhaps because it was one of the first Christian communities,…

Lydia M.

August 1, 2020

Photo adventures

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The island of Aphrodite

South Europe is known for the classical history of the once great ancient Greeks and Romans. Their great achievements are admired worldwide with millions of tourists visiting every day the well-known monuments of Acropolis and Colosseum. But today, instead of praising the greatness of Greece and Italy, I would like to introduce the birthplace of…

Lydia M.

July 31, 2020

Photo adventures

#cyprus, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelguide, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

Sunshine and Ice-cream

The first things we usually think about England are the rain, the red buses and red telephone booths, the brick-houses and the Queen. It probably never crosses in our minds that in summer people can relax at long beautiful beaches, sunbath in the sun and cool down with an ice-cream. It is quite funny how…

Lydia M.

July 30, 2020

Photo adventures, Travel Guides

#england, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelguide, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #uk, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

Empty island

Abandoned places have a unique ambience. They can be scary and creepy, yet exciting. When exploring an abandoned building everything suddenly looks suspicious. A key, a chair, a poster or a piano. You can’t help yourself but think questions such as why, what, when or how. But, that’s why it’s so exciting. You never know…

Lydia M.

July 28, 2020

Photo adventures

#crete, #greece, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelguide, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

Choo-Choo

Growing up in a small island I never used a train, the underground or a tram. Whenever I say to my international friends that the only public transport in Cyprus are buses they see me as if I am a cave-person. When I saw the train for the first time I was so excited. I…

Lydia M.

July 27, 2020

Photo adventures

#photography, #photostories, #trains, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #urban, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

Mermaids and dolphins

It is no secret that I love the sea. Coming from Cyprus summer always meant blue sea, sunny days and watermelons. I never realised that not everyone went to the beach or collected sea shells during summer. Only when I lived abroad in colder countries, and countries that didn’t even have sea I realised that…

Lydia M.

July 25, 2020

Photo adventures

#photography, #photostories, #sea, #summer, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

Castles

As children we grow up with beautiful stories of princesses, princes and enormous castles. One of my favourite stories as a child was Cinderella. Perhaps because she went from nothing to having everything that she ever wished for. I was also always fascinated by the majestic castles of fairy tales. Therefore, something that I love…

Lydia M.

July 24, 2020

Photo adventures

#castles, #europe, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

A Journey through English

For those whose first language is not English, I’m sure you all remember the very first time you had to speak in English. It feels weird, and it’s as if you are becoming a completely different person. Mind you that happens with every new language you learn. But since English is the international language, it’s…

Lydia M.