North Cyprus

Download or read book North Cyprus written by Diana Darke and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2008 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Mersin-10, Turkey written by Eddie Girdner and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Walking in Cyprus written by Nike Werstroh and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Ripe Figs written by Yasmin Khan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Food writing at its best, a moving and beautiful book' Nigella Lawson Food and travel writer Yasmin Khan travels through Greece, Turkey and Cyprus sharing vibrant recipes and powerful stories from a region that has long-stood as a meeting point between Europe and the Middle East. Traveling by boat and land, Yasmin Khan traces recipes that have spread from the time of Ottoman rule, to the influence of recent refugee communities. At the kitchen table, she explores what borders and identity mean in an interconnected world. Featuring more than 80 delicious, easy-to-cook recipes that put vegetables centre stage and unite around thickets of dill and bunches of oregano, zesty citrus and sour pomegranates, sweet dates and soothing tahini and include dishes such as tomato and za'atar salad, courgette and feta fritters, pumpkin and cardamom soup, and pomegranate and sumac chicken. Illustrated 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. 'Once again, Yasmin Khan invites her readers to the table for both the dishes she serves and the stories she tells' Yotam Ottolenghi

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cyprus written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Cyprus written by Jos Simon and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.