The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is a country divided into two parts with a long history and rich culture
Cyprus traditional cuisine
In the Maronite village of Kormakitis in Cyprus, the chef of a boutique hotel is attracting attention with consistently traditional cuisine
Hiking in Cyprus
Mountains and sea. The attraction lies in the combinability depending on interest. From the day tour with a lot of culture to trekking in the five-finger mountains
Nicosia. City with border experience
The circular city center of Nicosia has had a crack in it since 1964. The Green Line runs through the middle of the winding streets. Border crossings are possible
For a coffee in the caravanserai
For 20 years now, they have been drinking coffee against the absurdity of their situation. They put gallows humor and tolerance against prejudice and propaganda. They sometimes self-deprecatingly call themselves the Traitors Club because they are friends and strive for reunification, which displeases many of their compatriots. On a Saturday in April 2023, we are…
Rare tulips in Cyprus
Only in a few places in Cyprus the endemic Cypriot tulip grows wild. It can be found only at the end of March
Halloumi? Hellim? Grilled cheese from Cyprus
It is white, keeps its shape, squeaks against the teeth and is political. Real halloumi (Greek) or hellim (Turkish) comes from Cyprus and the Mediterranean island has been divided since 1974.
Cyprus. The divided island and its ghost town
The tourist stronghold on the Mediterranean Sea was a restricted military area since 1974 and the buildings have fallen into disrepair. A touching experience, because war is again a reality in Europe.
Photos
The photos of Georg Berg from Cyprus can be licensed for all kinds of use at the international stock photo agency Alamy.
