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Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou
by Andreas Georgiou
Andreas Georgiou travels Cyprus the way a resident would, settling in one place long enough to learn it, then moving somewhere connected to it. The island's terrain makes this approach useful: a central plain, mountain ranges to the north and south, and a southern coast with scattered plains.Along the way he covers the capital Nicosia, the southern cities of Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca, and the Mesaoria plain that lies between the northern and southern mountain ranges. The Troodos mountains also appear, not as a backdrop but as a landscape where the seasons change work and rest.The show unfolds by returning. Andreas goes back to the same places at different times of year, watching how a street or a hillside changes between a hot, dry summer and a cool winter. Over time, conversations and observations accumulate into a way of knowing Cyprus that no single visit can give.Andreas Georgiou lives in Cyprus and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastline
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Paphos Harbour Walks and Mosaic Shadows
Andreas explores the quiet side of Paphos on day six, walking the coastal cliffs toward Aphrodite's Rock, navigating local roadworks, and reflecting on the slow pace of life in Kato Paphos. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Paphos, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Kato Paphos, Petra tou Romiou, Caffè Nero Kato Paphos, Ta Pinakia, Paphos Municipal Market, Medieval Castle. Covered: Coastal walks, Housing costs, Local dining, Banking logistics, Roadworks, Aphrodite mythology. Chapters:00:00 Kato Paphos02:41 Medieval Castle05:17 Ta Pinakia07:52 Ruins A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PaphosCyprus #TravelCyprus #CyprusLife #AphroditesRock #UNESCOLocation #ExpatLife #MediterraneanDiet #ArchaeologicalPark #CyprusFood #SlowTravel #AutumnInCyprus #KatoPaphos #PetraTouRomiou #MezeLovers #CyprusSunset #TravelTips #BudgetTravelEurope #IslandLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Paphos Harbour Walks and Mosaic Shadows
Day four in Paphos: navigating the medieval castle, exploring the UNESCO mosaics, and dealing with local roadworks while hunting for a flat. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Paphos, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Paphos Harbour, Medieval Castle, Andreas Demetriou Street, Evangelismos Clinic, Caffè Nero Kato Paphos, Kamares, Geroskipou, Chloraka. Covered: Paphos daily life, archaeological sites, local costs, banking logistics, housing market, public transport. Chapters:00:00 Medieval Castle03:31 Ta Pinakia - Taverna07:09 Poseidonos Avenue09:46 Agios Neophytos Monastery A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CyprusTravel #PaphosLife #MediterraneanLiving #ArchaeologicalPark #PaphosFood #ExpatsInCyprus #UNESCOWorldHeritage #PaphosHarbour #CyprusHistory #TravelBudget #PaphosAccommodation #GreekIslands #SlowTravel #AndreasGeorgiou #CyprusCulture #MosaicsOfPaphos #AutumnInCyprus #PaphosEvents https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Paphos Harbour Light and Mosaic Shadows
Andreas explores the UNESCO Archaeological Park, navigates the Aphrodite Festival crowds at the Medieval Castle, and discusses the practical realities of banking and housing in Paphos. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Paphos, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, House of Dionysos, Saranta Kolones, Caffè Nero Kato Paphos, Tombs of the Kings, Poseidonos Avenue, Medieval Castle, Ta Pinakia - Taverna. Covered: Paphos Archaeological Sites, Local Dining and Costs, Expat Banking Logistics, Housing Market Analysis, Public Transport, Cultural Festivals. Chapters:00:00 House of Dionysos03:33 Tombs of the Kings06:51 Bank of Cyprus09:43 Ruins A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CyprusTravel #PaphosLife #ArchaeologicalPark #MosaicsOfCyprus #ExpatLiving #CyprusHousing #AphroditeFestival #MedievalCastle #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #CypriotFood #MezeLovers #PaphosHarbour #TravelPodcast #AndreasGeorgiou #SlowTravel #CyprusExpats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Paphos Harbour Light and Mosaic Shadows
Andreas explores the UNESCO Archaeological Park at dawn, walks the harbour during the Aphrodite Festival, and navigates the practicalities of living in Kato Paphos as autumn settles in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Paphos, Cyprus. Places in this episode: House of Dionysos, Poseidonos Avenue, Forty Columns Castle, Caffè Nero Kato Paphos, Tombs of the Kings, Ta Pinakia Taverna, Ktima Municipal Market, Medieval Castle Square. Covered: Paphos Archaeological Sites, Local Dining and Costs, Expat Banking Logistics, Aphrodite Festival Culture, Housing Market Analysis. Chapters:00:00 House of Dionysos01:45 Street03:25 Tombs of the Kings05:04 Cafe06:42 Chrysopolitissa Basilica08:09 Chloraka A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CyprusTravel #PaphosLife #ArchaeologicalPark #CypriotFood #ExpatLiving #UNESCOWorldHeritage #MediterraneanSummer #TravelBudget #CyprusCulture #RomanMosaics #HarbourWalk #GreekIslandLife #SlowTravel #AndreasGeorgiou #PaphosGuide #MuseumVisit #SeafoodDinner #AutumnInCyprus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Moving to Paphos: Harbour, Mosaics and the Autumn Light
Andreas completes the move from Limassol to Paphos, exploring the UNESCO archaeological park, the autumn opera festival at the Medieval Castle, and the practicalities of settling into Cyprus's historic west coast capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Paphos, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Kato Paphos, Medieval Castle, Kato Pafos Archaeological Park, House of Dionysos, Saranta Kolones, Tombs of the Kings, Ta Pinakia, Campo de’Fiori. Covered: Paphos relocation, Archaeological sites, Cost of living, Public transport, Cultural festivals. Chapters:00:00 Kato Paphos01:54 Campo de’Fiori03:50 Saranta Kolones07:34 Chrysopolitissa Basilica08:45 Ktima A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PaphosCyprus #CyprusTravel #MoveToCyprus #UNESCOHeritage #PaphosArchaeologicalPark #TombsOfTheKings #AphroditeFestival #CyprusLife #ExpatsInCyprus #MediterraneanLiving #PaphosHarbour #RomanMosaics #CyprusFoodScene #TravelTips2026 #IslandHopping #GreekIslands #SlowTravel #BudgetTravelEurope https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Last Day in Limassol, Sea Views and Settling In
Andreas spends his final full day in Limassol before heading north. He navigates the lingering bank account bureaucracy, visits the Pantopolio market for one last proper meze lunch, and reflects on the city's coastal charm and rising costs as he prepares for the Troodos mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Limassol, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Germasogeia, Neapolis, Old Town, Molos Promenade, ONE High-rise, Pantopolio Market, MEZE Taverna Restaurant, Anexartisias. Covered: Limassol Food Culture, Rising Cost of Living, Banking Logistics, Urban Exploration, Travel Preparation. Chapters:00:00 Molos Promenade03:20 Old Town07:09 Kamares A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LimassolTravel #CyprusFoodScene #MezeCulture #LivingInCyprus #CostOfLivingCyprus #OldTownLimassol #PantopolioMarket #CommandariaWine #MolosPromenade #LemesosCastle #BankOfCyprus #TroodosMountains #CypriotHospitality #SeafoodLovers #TravelTipsCyprus #ExpatLifeCyprus #SeptemberInCyprus #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Limassol Last Day, Seafood and Settling In
Andreas spends his final full day in Limassol, navigating the lingering heat, visiting the Pantopolio market for a proper meze lunch, and dealing with the practicalities of opening a bank account before heading to the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Limassol, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Molos Promenade, Pantopolio Market, Lanitis Carob Mill, Uluwatu Specialty Coffee, MEZE Taverna Restaurant, Limassol Marina, Bank of Cyprus (Makarios Av.), Anexartisias Street. Covered: Limassol Food Scene, Banking Logistics, Market Culture, Evening Relaxation, Cost of Living Details. Chapters:00:00 Molos Promenade02:54 Uluwatu Specialty Coffee05:04 Anexartisias Street07:10 Kolossi Castle A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LimassolTravel #CyprusFoodie #MezeLovers #PantopolioMarket #CommandariaWine #KolossiCastle #MolosPromenade #OldTownLimassol #CyprusLiving #ExpatsInCyprus #TravelBudget #SeptemberInCyprus #SeafoodDinner #BankOfCyprus #SpecialtyCoffee #MediterraneanLife #IslandHopping #AndreasGeorgiou https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Limassol Day Six: Molos Sculptures and Market Meze
Andreas explores the Molos promenade's open-air art, navigates the bustling Pantopolio market for lunch, and reflects on Limassol’s economic boom against its housing crisis. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Limassol, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Molos Promenade, Limassol Castle, Pantopolio Municipal Market, MEZE Taverna Restaurant, Neapolis District, Germasogeia, Dionysus Mansion, Katholiki District. Covered: Limassol Promenade and Art, Municipal Market Food Culture, Cost of Living and Housing Crisis, Environmental Issues in Limassol Bay, Expatriate Life and Banking. Chapters:00:00 Molos Promenade02:22 MEZE Taverna Restaurant04:57 Germasogeia07:24 Dionysus Mansion09:35 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LimassolTravel #CyprusLife #MolosPromenade #CypriotFood #TravelPodcast #ExpatsInCyprus #MedievalHistory #SustainableTravel #LimassolCastle #GreekIslands #FoodieTravel #UrbanExploration #CyprusNews #TravelTips #AndreasGeorgiou #LimassolDistrict #PantopolioMarket #EMELBus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Limassol Day Five: Molos Sculptures and Market Meze
Andreas explores the reclaimed seafront, visits the Pantopolio market for lunch, and reflects on Limassol's dual identity as a financial hub and historic port. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Limassol, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Molos Promenade, Pantopolio Market, Limassol Castle, MEZE Taverna Restaurant, Kolossi Castle, Saripolou Square, Anexartisias Street, Limassol Marina. Covered: Limassol Promenade and Art, Municipal Market Food Culture, Cost of Living and Housing Crisis, Medieval History and Tourism, Expatriate Life and Banking. Chapters:00:00 Molos Promenade02:54 Anexartisias Street05:20 MEZE Taverna Restaurant07:43 Kolossi Castle09:31 Marina A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LimassolTravel #CyprusLife #MolosPromenade #CypriotFood #MezeCulture #LimassolCastle #ExpatInCyprus #TravelCyprus #MediterraneanLiving #KolossiCastle #CommandariaWine #PantopolioMarket #SeafoodLovers #CyprusHistory #UrbanRegeneration #TravelTips #GreekIslands #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Limassol Day Four: Amathus Ruins and Seafront Mornings
Andreas explores the ancient ruins at Amathus, navigates the morning rush on the Molos promenade, and reflects on the environmental tensions shaping Limassol's coastline. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Limassol, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Amathus Ruins, Temple of Aphrodite, Uluwatu Specialty Coffee, Pantopolio Market, Limassol Castle, Cyprus Medieval Museum, MEZE Taverna Restaurant, Molos Promenade. Covered: Amathus Archaeological Site, Limassol Municipal Market, Limassol Castle & Medieval Museum, Local Dining & Meze Culture, Environmental Issues in Limassol Bay. Chapters:00:00 Temple of Aphrodite02:26 Cafe04:31 Limassol Castle06:47 MEZE Taverna Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LimassolTravel #CyprusHistory #AmathusRuins #VisitCyprus #MedievalMuseum #CypriotFood #MezeDinner #LimassolCastle #SeafoodLovers #TravelDiaries #IslandLife #AncientSites #FoodieTravel #CoastalWalks #CultureTrip #ExploreCyprus #SummerInCyprus #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Amathus, August Rain, and Limassol Living
Andreas spends his third day in Limassol dodging a storm, exploring the ancient ruins at Amathus, and navigating the city's rental market. He talks real costs — from souvlaki to sea-view flats — and reflects on what it means to call this port city home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Limassol, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Amathus Ruins, Uluwatu Specialty Coffee, MEZE Taverna Restaurant, Agios Athanasios, Molos Sculpture Park, Stories cafe, Saripolou Square, Anexartisias Street. Covered: Amathus ruins, Limassol cost of living and rents, Limassol food scene and meze, August weather and travel planning, Choosing where to live in Limassol. Chapters:00:00 Uluwatu Specialty Coffee00:57 City bus interior01:55 Ancient ruins with cicadas03:52 MEZE Taverna Restaurant04:37 Saripolou Square06:56 Molos Sculpture Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Amathus #CyprusTravel #Limassol #LimassolLiving #CyprusLife #CostOfLiving #Meze #DroneVibes #Mediterranean #OldTownLimassol #MovingToCyprus #CyprusHistory #Aphrodite #TravelPodcast #CityBreak #SeptemberTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Limassol Marmalade, Molos Mornings and a Sewer Story
Andreas spends a slow Sunday in Limassol: a swim at the Molos, a long coffee, the old town's Pantopolio market, and a run-in with the city's seawater pollution row. Plus the Festival of the Vineyard and what a local actually pays to live here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Limassol, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Molos seafront promenade, IL PARCO specialty coffee, Limassol Municipal Market (Pantopolio), Limassol Castle, MEZE Taverna Restaurant, Langitis Carob Mill, Limassol Marina, Pefkos City Hotel. Covered: Limassol old town and market, Seafront promenade and swimming, Cypriot food culture, Wine and village festivals, Environmental issues, Cost of living in Limassol. Chapters:00:00 Sea01:23 IL PARCO specialty coffee03:47 MEZE Taverna Restaurant05:31 Langitis Carob Mill07:04 Alektora village08:35 Sea A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Limassol #Cyprus #CyprusTravel #LimassolOldTown #MolosPromenade #CyprusBeaches #CypriotFood #Meze #Commandaria #CyprusWine #Pantopolio #LimassolMarina #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #Mediterranean #CyprusLife #WineFestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Limassol Arrival, Castle Weddings and Commandaria
Andreas moves from Nicosia to Limassol, exploring the old town, Limassol Castle and Kolossi Castle. He samples Commandaria wine, checks out the seafront promenade, and reflects on the city's cosmopolitan vibe and rising rents. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Limassol, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Neapolis, Molos promenade, Anexartisias street, Pantopolio market, Limassol Castle, Saripolou Square, MEZE Taverna Restaurant, Kolossi Castle. Covered: Limassol arrival and first impressions, Limassol Castle and Richard the Lionheart, Kolossi Castle and Commandaria wine, Cost of living in Limassol, Seafront promenade and swimming. Chapters:00:00 Limassol01:59 Anexartisias street04:18 Kolossi Castle05:24 Limassol Marina06:33 Old Port square07:34 Dasoudi beach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Limassol #CyprusTravel #CyprusPodcast #Commandaria #KolossiCastle #LimassolCastle #RichardTheLionheart #MedievalMuseum #MolosPromenade #LimassolMarina #OldTownLimassol #CyprusWine #CyprusHistory #MediterraneanLiving #ExpatLife #TravelGuide #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Packing Up in Nicosia, Larnaca Bound
Andreas spends his last full day in Nicosia before heading to the coast. He helps a friend in Kaimakli, sips a final Cypriot coffee, watches the folk dancers across the Green Line one last time, and reflects on the capital's cost of living before packing his bags for Larnaca. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Nicosia, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Kaimakli, Ledra Street, Laiki Geitonia, Büyük Han, Onasagorou Street, Eleftheria Square, Larnaca, Venetian Walls. Covered: Nicosia final day, Green Line crossing, North Nicosia folk festival, Cost of living, Travel to Larnaca. Chapters:00:00 Kaimakli01:43 Ledra Street03:31 Büyük Han05:14 Onasagorou Street06:54 Venetian Walls07:47 Larnaca09:40 Seaside promenade, waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nicosia #Cyprus #Larnaca #NicosiaOldTown #GreenLine #LedraStreet #CyprusTravel #TravelPodcast #FolkDanceFestival #Meze #Kaimakli #CyprusLiving #DigitalNomad #SummerInCyprus #MovingToCyprus #CyprusBus #Mediterranean #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Farewell to Nicosia, Kaimakli Key in Hand
Andreas spends his last day in Nicosia picking up the keys to his new flat in Kaimakli, taking a final slow walk through the old town's bazaars, and crossing the Green Line one last time for a goodbye meze in the north, before packing up for the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Nicosia, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Laiki Geitonia, Shacolas Tower, Leventis Municipal Museum, To Anamma Traditional Restaurant, Ledra Street crossing, Büyük Han, Green Colibri, Kaimakli. Covered: Farewell to Nicosia, Flat key collection in Kaimakli, Last visit to old town and museums, Farewell meze across the Green Line, Reflections on cost of living, Evening packing and city views. Chapters:00:00 Kaimakli02:23 Shacolas Tower04:31 Ledra Street crossing06:11 Eleftheria Square07:48 Room08:32 Venetian walls10:01 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nicosia #CyprusTravel #Kaimakli #NicosiaLife #GreenLine #FolkDance #BuyukHan #LedraStreet #OldTown #CyprusPodcast #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #CostOfLiving #Meze #Halloumi #CyprusIsland #MoveToCyprus #SummerInCyprus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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The Last Day in Nicosia Before September
Andreas spends his final full day in Nicosia before the summer heat breaks. He walks the Green Line one more time, visits the Cyprus Museum for a slow farewell, watches the folk dancers on their last night, and takes care of the practical paperwork of settling into a divided capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Nicosia, Cyprus. Places in this episode: BREW LAB, Eleftheria Square, Bank of Cyprus, Makariou Branch, Paphos Gate, Cyprus Museum, Ledra Street crossing, Büyük Han, Selimiye Mosque. Covered: practical banking finalisation, Cyprus Museum visit, Green Line crossing, rent securing, evening festival. Chapters:00:00 BREW LAB02:11 Paphos Gate03:39 Selimiye Mosque04:56 Kaimakli06:26 Idalion Amphitheatre07:49 Eleftheria Square A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nicosia #Cyprus #GreenLine #DividedCity #LedraStreet #CyprusMuseum #FolkDanceFestival #NicosiaNightlife #Kaimakli #NicosiaRent #MovingToCyprus #CyprusTravel #BuyukHan #SoloiAphrodite #NicosiaFood #TheatreFestival #SummerInCyprus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Nicosia's Other Side and a Festival of Dancers
Andreas crosses the Green Line for the folk dance festival, explores the Büyük Han and Selimiye Mosque, and reflects on the everyday reality of Nicosia's division, plus the cost of a night out and the practicalities of border crossings. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Nicosia, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Ledra Street, Büyük Han, Selimiye Mosque, Cyprus Museum, Piatsa Gourounaki, Kaimakli, Shacolas Tower, Idalion Amphitheatre. Covered: Green Line and border crossing, Folk dance festival, North Nicosia landmarks, Cyprus Museum, Cost of living and rents, Summer evening culture. Chapters:00:00 Ledra Street02:57 Selimiye Mosque04:21 Cyprus Museum07:03 Piatsa Gourounaki08:41 Kaimakli10:07 Idalion Amphitheatre A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nicosia #GreenLine #Cyprus #FolkDanceFestival #BüyükHan #SelimiyeMosque #CyprusMuseum #Meze #Kaimakli #LedraStreet #TravelCyprus #DividedCity #SummerInNicosia #CypriotFood #CityBreak #NorthNicosia #FestivalSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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The Green Line and a Night in North Nicosia
Andreas crosses the Green Line into North Nicosia for the folk dance festival, explores the Büyük Han and Selimiye Mosque, and reflects on the cost of living on both sides of the divide. Back in the south, he checks on his flat application and pays a poignant visit to the burned-out Corner Pub. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Nicosia, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Ledra Street crossing, Büyük Han, Selimiye Mosque, Piatsa Gourounaki, Corner Pub, Kamares, Coffee Therapy, Laiki Geitonia. Covered: Green Line crossing, North Nicosia exploration, Bank account approval, Cost of living comparison, Local news and landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Ledra Street crossing01:40 Büyük Han03:19 Piatsa Gourounaki05:15 Kamares06:11 Supermarket interior07:02 Laiki Geitonia08:02 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nicosia #GreenLine #NorthNicosia #Lefkosa #BuyukHan #SelimiyeMosque #FolkDanceFestival #CyprusTravel #NicosiaLife #Kaimakli #PiatsaGourounaki #Souvlaki #BankOfCyprus #CostOfLiving #DividedCity #OldTownNicosia #SummerInCyprus #Cyprus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Kaimakli Coffee, Rent, and the Everyday Divide
Andreas spends a Sunday in Nicosia's bohemian Kaimakli district, apartment hunting, checking out the coffee scene, and reflecting on what it actually costs to live in the last divided capital. Plus open-air cinema under the stars and the practicalities of settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Nicosia, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Kaimakli, Two Chimp. Coffee & Cake, Piatsa Gourounaki, The Cyprus Museum, Eleftheria Square, Constantia Summer Cinema, Laiki Geitonia, Ledra Street. Covered: Apartment hunting and rents in Kaimakli, Kaimakli neighborhood character, Cyprus Museum visit, Cost of living: coffee, meze, cinema, Summer cinema and evening culture, Reflections on the Green Line. Chapters:00:00 Kaimakli01:15 Cafe interior02:54 Piatsa Gourounaki04:55 Eleftheria Square05:49 Constantia Summer Cinema07:27 Open air cinema at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nicosia #Cyprus #Kaimakli #NicosiaRent #CyprusRealEstate #NicosiaCafe #TwChimp #PiatsaGourounaki #CyprusMuseum #OpenAirCinema #SummerNights #ConstantiaCinema #CostOfLiving #ExpatLife #CyprusTravel #GreenLine #DividedCity #VisitCyprus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Nicosia's Green Line and the Everyday Divide
Andreas spends a full day walking the Green Line in Nicosia, from the Ledra Street crossing to the quieter barriers in the old town. He reflects on the lived reality of a divided city, visits the Cyprus Museum's archaeological treasures, and gets practical about resident life, banking, and the cost of a coffee in the capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Nicosia, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Eleftheria Square, Ledra Street crossing, Laiki Geitonia, Cyprus Museum, Piatsa Gourounaki, Shacolas Tower, Bank of Cyprus, Two Chimp. Coffee & Cake. Covered: Green Line and divided city, Cyprus Museum, Practical banking and admin, Cost of living in Nicosia, Old town and pedestrian areas. Chapters:00:00 Eleftheria Square01:53 Laiki Geitonia04:21 Piatsa Gourounaki05:35 Shacolas Tower07:02 Two Chimp. Coffee & Cake08:30 Ledra Street crossing09:42 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nicosia #GreenLine #CyprusTravel #DividedCity #LedraStreet #CyprusMuseum #OldTownNicosia #TravelPodcast #NicosiaLife #CyprusHistory #Meze #SummerNights #VenetianWalls #BufferZone #EuropeanTravel #DigitalNomad https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Nicosia Arrival: Divided City, Summer Nights
Andreas leaves the Troodos mountains behind and drives down to Nicosia, settling into the capital for the autumn season. He walks the Ledra Street crossing, takes in the view from the Shacolas Tower, and starts the practical business of making the last divided capital in Europe his home base. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Nicosia, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Kakopetriá, Ledra Street crossing, Büyük Han, Selimiye Mosque, Shacolas Tower, Laiki Geitonia, Piatsa Gourounaki, To Anamma Traditional Restaurant. Covered: Nicosia old town and Venetian walls, Crossing the Green Line on foot, Cost of living in Nicosia (rent, food, coffee), Residence registration (MEU1) and banking paperwork, Summer evening events and festivals, Divided city history and politics. Chapters:00:00 Kakopetriá01:25 Nicosia02:44 Büyük Han04:22 Shacolas Tower06:05 Quiet room, office07:04 Two Chimp. Coffee & Cake08:20 City square at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Nicosia #Cyprus #DividedCity #GreenLine #NorthNicosia #OldTownNicosia #TravelCyprus #CyprusTravel #MoveToCyprus #ExpatLifeCyprus #BuyukHan #SelimiyeMosque #VenetianWalls #SummerNightsNicosia #LedraStreet #ShacolasTower https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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The Last Trout and a Banker's Appointment
Andreas spends his final day in Kakopetriá on a last river walk, a goodbye trout lunch at Linos, and the bittersweet news that his Bank of Cyprus account is finally approved—just as he prepares to leave the mountains for the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Kakopetriá, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Old Kakopetria, Bank of Cyprus, Kakopetria, Eariko Kakopetria, Mylos tis Gonias, Corner Mill Cafe and Bar, Linos taverna, Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, Petra tou Androgynou. Covered: Banking bureaucracy in Cyprus, Departure from Kakopetria, Trout cuisine and taverna culture, Byzantine painted churches, Village cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Kargotis river01:40 Kakopetriá03:02 Eariko Kakopetria04:27 Corner Mill Cafe and Bar06:23 Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis08:16 The Village Pub & Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kakopetria #TroodosMountains #CyprusTravel #SoleaValley #MountainVillage #TroutDinner #BankOfCyprus #MovingToCyprus #CyprusLiving #OldKakopetria #AgiosNikolaosTisStegis #PaintedChurches #CyprusFood #MountainEscape #TravelPodcast #EndOfSummer #CyprusIsland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Last Night in Kakopetriá: Apples, Rain, and the River
Andreas spends his last full day in Kakopetriá with a final walk through the old quarter, an apple harvest lunch at Droseri Potamia, a quiet afternoon at the Eliomylos olive mill, and a farewell trout dinner at Linos taverna as a summer storm rolls through the valley. He reflects on what makes this village the cool heart of the Solea Valley and what it costs to live here well. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Kakopetriá, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Palaio Chorio, Mylos tis Gonias, GaliniCafe22, Droseri Potamia, Church of the Transfiguration, Eliomylos, Troodos National Forest Park, Linos taverna. Covered: Kakopetria muggy day walk, Traditional watermill and olive oil heritage, Village taverna lunch and dinner costs, Troodos forest trail, Farewell to the mountain village and summer storm, Cost of living and daily spending. Chapters:00:00 Kakopetriá01:01 Palaio Chorio04:10 Droseri Potamia05:29 Eliomylos07:06 Linos taverna09:44 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kakopetria #SoleaValley #Troodos #CyprusTravel #MountainVillage #CyprusFood #Trout #OldQuarter #CyprusHistory #SlowTravel #PaintedChurches #RiverWalk #PalaioChorio #CyprusVillages #TravelPodcast #CyprusAugust https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Storm Light, Trout, and the Old Quarter
Andreas spends his fifth day in Kakopetriá under a summer thunderstorm, visiting the Eliomylos olive mill museum, having a long meze lunch at Droseri Potamia, and walking the old quarter's stone lanes as the rain clears. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Kakopetriá, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Old Kakopetria, Eliomylos Museum, Droseri Potamia, Mylos tis Gonias, Church of the Transfiguration, Troodos National Forest Park, Kargotis River, Bank of Cyprus ATM. Covered: Kakopetria rainy day activities, Olive oil heritage and museums, Cypriot meze costs and tavernas, Troodos forest nature walks, Cyprus residence and banking paperwork. Chapters:00:00 Kargotis River01:25 Eliomylos Museum02:46 Church of the Transfiguration04:35 Bank of Cyprus ATM06:05 Troodos National Forest Park07:57 Village08:49 Crystal Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kakopetria #CyprusTravel #TroodosMountains #SoleaValley #VisitCyprus #CyprusVillages #SummerInCyprus #MountainEscape #CyprusFood #Meze #CyprusHistory #TravelPodcast #KargotisRiver #OldKakopetria #CyprusNature #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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18
Old Kakopetria's Riverside and the Trout Harvest
Andreas spends day four in Kakopetria exploring Old Kakopetria's stone lanes and the Kargotis river, visiting the 15th-century watermill, and ending with a trout dinner at a riverside taverna. He reflects on the village's summer rhythm and practical costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Kakopetriá, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Old Kakopetria, Church of the Transfiguration, Mylos tis Gonias watermill, Petra tou Androgynou, Corner Mill Cafe and Bar, Linos Museum, Droseri Potamia, Troodos National Forest Park. Covered: Old Kakopetria historic quarter, Mylos tis Gonias watermill, Kargotis river and walking trails, Trout and taverna food in Kakopetria, Practical costs: meals, lodging, bank and SIM, Summer mountain life in Troodos. Chapters:00:00 Old Kakopetria00:36 Church of the Transfiguration03:10 Forest04:54 Riverside06:28 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kakopetria #SoleaValley #TroodosMountains #CyprusVillages #OldKakopetria #CyprusTravel #MountainEscape #TroutDinner #CyprusNature #WalkingTrails #CyprusFood #CyprusHistory #Watermill #CyprusCosts #TravelCyprus #CyprusInAugust #VillageLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Trout, Preserves, and a Festival Under the Perseids
Andreas spends his third day in Kakopetriá exploring the village's famous trout farms, tasting sweet preserves at a local festival, and ending with a live concert under the Perseid meteor shower. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Kakopetriá, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Eariko Kakopetria, Mylos tis Gonias watermill, Linos taverna, Taverna Stou Zoppi, Corner Mill Cafe and Bar, Linos Inn, Kyperounta Community Park. Covered: Trout farming and cuisine, Village preserve festival, Open-air live music, Mountain hiking trails, Practical village living costs, Local legends and crafts. Chapters:00:00 Eariko Kakopetria01:13 Stream02:33 Taverna03:20 Taverna Stou Zoppi04:09 Forest05:02 Market06:50 Corner Mill Cafe and Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kakopetria #TroodosMountains #CyprusTravel #MountainVillage #TroutDinner #Perseids #SpoonSweets #CyprusFestivals #MountainHike #LittleSwitzerland #SoleaValley #CyprusFood #SlowTravel #VillageLife #CyprusNature #TravelPodcast #AugustInCyprus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Feast Day Apples and the Couple's Stone
Andreas spends the Assumption holiday in Kakopetriá, walking the preserve festival, trying trout, and hearing the village's founding myth. A day of mountain summer quiet, Greek coffee and the cost of a slow afternoon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Kakopetriá, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Old Kakopetria, Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, Droseri Potamia, GaliniCafe22, Linos tavern, Corner Mill Cafe and Bar, Church of the Transfiguration, Linos Museum. Covered: Assumption Day festival and local market, Painted churches and UNESCO sites, village museums and folk heritage, mountain trout and taverna costs, local legends and place names, evening walks and meteor shower. Chapters:00:00 Kakopetriá00:25 Corner Mill Cafe and Bar01:59 Petra tou Androgynou03:39 Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis05:06 GaliniCafe22 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kakopetria #SoleaValley #TroodosMountains #CyprusTravel #AssumptionDay #PaintedChurches #AgiosNikolaosTisStegis #CyprusVillages #TroutDinner #MountainEscape #CyprusFood #PreserveFestival #OldKakopetria #CyprusHistory #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #CyprusInAugust https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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15
Kakopetriá: The Cool Heart of the Solea Valley
Andreas arrives in Kakopetriá, Cyprus's classic mountain escape, and finds cool air, rushing rivers, and a village that feels a world away from the coast. He explores the old stone lanes, hunts for frescoes, and settles into a long summer evening of trout and mountain music. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Kakopetriá, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Kakopetriá Old Quarter, Mylos tis Gonias watermill, Linos taverna, Corner Mill Cafe and Bar, Linos Museum, Eliomylos Museum, Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, Kakopetria Primary School. Covered: Kakopetriá village exploration, Troodos mountain escape, Painted churches and UNESCO sites, Mountain food and tavernas, Local festivals and live music, Village museums and history. Chapters:00:00 Car engine idle01:00 Riverside02:34 Corner Mill Cafe and Bar03:55 Linos Museum04:58 Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis06:59 Open air concert08:35 Quiet night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kakopetria #SoleaValley #TroodosMountains #CyprusTravel #CyprusVillages #PaintedChurches #UnescoWorldHeritage #MountainEscape #CyprusSummer #Perseids #KakopetriaFood #CyprusHistory #TravelCyprus #VillageLife #AgiosNikolaosTisStegis #CyprusNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Lefkara Dam Sundown and a Green Monday Promise
Andreas spends his last full day at Lefkara Dam: a morning swim, a final meze, a sunset walk along the shore, and a look ahead to the Feast of the Holy Cross, with practical notes on village costs and getting around. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Lefkara Dam, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Pano Lefkara, Kato Drys, Sotira viewpoint, Chapel of Archangelos Michail, Lefkara square, Bakery on the main street, Taverna near the square, Handicraft centre. Covered: Lefkara dam and nature walks, Lefkara crafts and silversmithing, village food and meze costs, festival and local culture, practical village living and costs. Chapters:00:00 Lefkara Dam00:54 Kato Drys02:03 Chapel of Archangelos Michail04:53 Market06:19 Street08:27 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lefkara #LefkaraDam #CyprusTravel #CyprusVillages #TroodosMountains #LefkaraLace #SilverCraft #Meze #AugustFestival #GreenMonday #CyprusCulture #VillageLife #CyprusHistory #Agrotourism #EscapeTheHeat #CyprusPracticalities #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Lefkara Dam Farewell and a Taste of Kato Drys
Andreas spends his last full day at Lefkara Dam with a morning swim, a hike toward Kato Drys, and a farewell meze at a village taverna, reflecting on the cost of village life and the festival's end. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Lefkara Dam, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Pano Lefkara, Kato Drys, To Kafeneio tis Pareas, Panadentro Tavern, Lefkara Handicraft Centre, Church of Timios Stavros, The House of the Wind. Covered: Swimming at Lefkara Dam, Hiking to Kato Drys, Village food and meze costs, Lefkara Handicraft Centre, Festival and religious heritage, Reflections on leaving. Chapters:00:00 Kato Drys01:51 Park road02:42 Pano Lefkara03:59 Lefkara Handicraft Centre05:41 The House of the Wind07:05 Lefkara Dam A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lefkara #LefkaraDam #CyprusTravel #Troodos #KatoDrys #LefkaraLace #CyprusVillages #AugustInCyprus #Meze #Halloumi #EscapeTheHeat #SlowTravel #VillageLife #CyprusFood #UNESCOHeritage #CyprusHiking #LefkaraTava #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Lefkara Dam at Dusk and the Feast of the Holy Cross
Andreas spends his fourth day at Lefkara Dam exploring the dam's shoreline, the old olive mills, and the village's preparation for the Feast of the Holy Cross. He reflects on the cost of quiet village life, the legacy of the dam, and the taste of a traditional tava dinner. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Lefkara Dam, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Pano Lefkara, Kato Lefkara, Timios Stavros Church, To Kafeneio tis Pareas, Panadentro Tavern, Old olive mill near Kato Lefkara. Covered: local food and tavernas, village festivals and religious holidays, outdoor walks and nature, cost of living in villages, local crafts and heritage, village history and landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Lefkara Dam02:08 Lakeshore with fishing line03:54 To Kafeneio tis Pareas07:46 Quiet village night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LefkaraDam #Lefkara #PanoLefkara #KatoLefkara #TimiosStavros #HolyCrossFeast #CyprusTravel #VisitCyprus #LefkaraLace #UNESCOHeritage #CyprusVillage #AugustFestival #TroodosMountains #CyprusFood #LefkaraTava #OliveMills #SlowTravel #MountainEscape https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Lace, Silver, and the Long View from Lefkara
On day three at Lefkara Dam, Andreas takes the dam's shoreline trail to Kato Drys, visits a silversmith's workshop and the Church of Timios Stavros, and costs out the day like a local — coffee, lunch, and a meze that nearly defeats him. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Lefkara Dam, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Kato Drys, To Kafeneio tis Pareas, Lefkara Handicraft Centre, Church of Timios Stavros, Panadentro Tavern, Coffee Yard Cafe-Restaurant. Covered: local walks and hiking, village crafts and cultural heritage, cost of living and daily expenses, local food and tavernas, village festivals and events. Chapters:00:00 Lefkara Dam01:26 Kato Drys02:34 To Kafeneio tis Pareas04:11 Church of Timios Stavros06:10 Restaurant interior07:24 Coffee Yard Cafe-Restaurant08:58 Panadentro Tavern A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lefkara #CyprusTravel #LefkaraDam #Troodos #LefkaritikaLace #CyprusVillages #VisitCyprus #AugustFestival #CyprusFood #CyprusMountains #HikingCyprus #CyprusCulture #SlowTravel #Mediterranean #CyprusHiddenGems #LarnacaRegion #TravelPodcast #CyprusLifestyle https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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10
Lefkara Lace, Festival Night and Dam Views
Andreas spends a full day in Lefkara during the August festival: morning coffee in the square, the Handicraft Centre and museum, a swim at the low dam, and a long evening of Cypriot music, dancing and street food. Plus what a day in a mountain village costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Lefkara Dam, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Pano Lefkara, Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmithing, To Kafeneio tis Pareas, The House of the Wind, Church of Timios Stavros, Lefkara Biscuit Cafe by Afroditi Nikolaou, Da Vinci's Garden, Kato Drys. Covered: Lefkara festival, Lefkaritika lace and silver, Lefkara dam, Village food and taverna culture, Local walks, Cost of living in villages. Chapters:00:00 To Kafeneio tis Pareas01:25 Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmithing03:14 Lefkara Dam05:21 Pano Lefkara06:55 Lefkara Biscuit Cafe by Afroditi Nikolaou08:17 Da Vinci's Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lefkara #CyprusTravel #VisitCyprus #TroodosMountains #AugustFestival #LefkaritikaLace #CypriotFood #Meze #VillageLife #UNESCOHeritage #CyprusVillages #OffTheBeatenPath #SlowTravel #LefkaraDam #CyprusCulture #Agrotourism #CyprusHistory #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Lefkara Dam, August Festival Heat
Andreas leaves Larnaca behind and drives up into the Troodos foothills to Lefkara Dam. He arrives during the village's August festival, checks into a stone guesthouse, and takes his first evening walk through the cobbled streets of Pano Lefkara, tasting the local tava and getting a feel for village life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Lefkara Dam, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Pano Lefkara, Kato Lefkara, Kato Drys, Church of Timios Stavros, Panadentro Tavern, To Kafeneio tis Pareas. Covered: Lefkara village and dam, August festival and local crafts, Village food and taverna culture, Mountain heat escape from Larnaca, Agrotourism accommodation. Chapters:00:00 Lefkara Dam01:20 Kato Lefkara02:51 Village cobbled street03:58 Church of Timios Stavros04:50 Countryside path at dusk08:53 Quiet stone room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cyprus #Lefkara #LefkaraVillage #Troodos #VisitCyprus #CyprusTravel #AugustInCyprus #Lefkaritika #HandmadeLace #VillageLife #Agrotourism #CyprusFood #LefkaraTava #PanoLefkara #KatoDrys #MountainEscape #CyprusFestivals #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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The Last Larnaca Morning and a Flat with a View
Andreas spends his final full day in Larnaca on a flat-hunting mission, a last swim at Finikoudes, and a sundown farewell at the Salt Lake. He reflects on the cost of settling in, the city's patient rhythm, and what it means to leave a place he's just begun to call home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Larnaca, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Kamares, Larnaca Salt Lake, Hala Sultan Tekke, Skala district, Piale Pasha walkway, Edesma Cyprus Taverna, Finikoudes, Pattichio Park. Covered: Flat hunting and rental costs, Kamares neighbourhood and aqueduct, Cost of living and local prices, Larnaca sundown and Salt Lake reflection, Last day before Troodos, Local food and ceramic shopping. Chapters:00:00 Kamares00:56 City street01:55 Skala district03:36 Finikoudes05:29 Pattichio Park07:23 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Larnaca #Cyprus #LarnacaLife #CyprusTravel #LarnacaSaltLake #HalaSultanTekke #Kamares #Finikoudes #MovingToCyprus #ExpatLife #Troodos #CypriotFood #LambChops #AugustInCyprus #WanderLust #TravelPodcast #LiveInCyprus #SettleInCyprus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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The Last Larnaca Sundown and a Flat to Find
Andreas spends his final full day in Larnaca on a practical mission: hunting for a rental flat in the Kamares district after his bank account clears. He walks the salt lake, checks the reopened Pattichio Park, and ends with a sunset swim and a taverna dinner by the fort. A proper resident's day before the road trip begins. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Larnaca, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Kamares / Faneromeni, Pattichio Park, Hala Sultan Tekke, Finikoudes, Edesma Cyprus Taverna - Souvlaki Place, Bardo, Larnaca Fort. Covered: Banking, Housing rental search, Neighborhood exploration, Park visit, Local food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Finikoudes01:20 Bardo02:54 Quiet room interior04:20 Pattichio Park06:20 Larnaca Fort08:09 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Larnaca #Cyprus #MovingToCyprus #Kamares #LarnacaApartments #ExpatLife #CyprusRent #BankOfCyprus #PattichioPark #LarnacaSaltLake #HalaSultanTekke #EdesmaTaverna #KEOBeer #Finikoudes #LarnacaFort #CyprusTravel #Relocation #Troodos https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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The Resident's Day: Errands, Figs, and a Tax Number
On day five in Larnaca, Andreas tackles the final paperwork, discovers the joy of a quiet coffee, and stumbles upon a protest for local autonomy. He reflects on the real cost of living and what it means to become a resident, not just a visitor, on this Cypriot summer day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Larnaca, Cyprus. Places in this episode: To Kafe Tis Chrysanthi's, Cyta store, Larnaka Medieval Fort, Skala quarter, GRILL CHEF, Larnaca Salt Lake, Hala Sultan Tekke, Mercure Larnaca Finikoudes Beach. Covered: Residency paperwork completion, Local political protest, SIM card purchase, Ceramic shopping, Cost of living reflection, Bank account approval. Chapters:00:00 To Kafe Tis Chrysanthi's01:42 City street02:52 Larnaka Medieval Fort04:18 GRILL CHEF05:35 Mercure Larnaca Finikoudes Beach06:33 Edesma Cyprus Taverna07:38 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Larnaca #Cyprus #LivingInLarnaca #CyprusExpat #LarnacaLife #CyprusTravel #TravelDiaries #ExpatLife #ResidencyInCyprus #TaxInCyprus #BankingInCyprus #LarnacaSaltLake #HalaSultanTekke #Finikoudes #Skala #CypriotFood #Meze #SummerInCyprus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Salt Lake Sundown and the City's Real Rhythm
Andreas takes a resident's day in Larnaca: a morning coffee at a local spot, a walk through the old Skala quarter, and a sundown visit to the Salt Lake and Hala Sultan Tekke. He also chases up his bank account and gets a feel for what it costs to live here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Larnaca, Cyprus. Places in this episode: To Kafe Tis Chrysanthi's, Larnaka Medieval Fort, Skala quarter, Larnaca Municipal Market, Salt Lake, Hala Sultan Tekke, Pattichio Park, Finikoudes promenade. Covered: daily life in Larnaca, salt lake and mosque, local food and costs, ongoing bank paperwork, city orientation. Chapters:00:00 To Kafe Tis Chrysanthi's01:09 Larnaka Medieval Fort02:31 Larnaca Municipal Market03:49 Salt Lake05:24 Finikoudes promenade07:00 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Larnaca #Cyprus #ExpatLife #LarnacaSaltLake #HalaSultanTekke #LarnacaFort #Meze #CyprusTravel #MovingToCyprus #Halloumi #Troodos #Aphrodite #LarnacaEats #CyprusLiving #AugustInCyprus #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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A Day of Errands, Figs, and the Zenobia
Andreas tackles the last of his paperwork, discovers the city's Byzantine layer at St Lazarus, and takes a cooling dip over the Zenobia wreck. Plus the cost of a daily life in Larnaca, from gyros to rent. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Larnaca, Cyprus. Places in this episode: To Kafe Tis Chrysanthi's, StoArtos Coffee Bakery, Church of Agios Lazaros, Skala district, Kamares neighbourhood, Larnaca marina, Zenobia wreck, Edesma Cyprus Taverna. Covered: bureaucracy/banking, byzantine/religious sites, scuba diving/wreck, local food and markets, transport and SIM, cost of living. Chapters:00:00 To Kafe Tis Chrysanthi's02:05 Skala district03:31 Kamares neighbourhood04:47 Edesma Cyprus Taverna06:10 Mackenzie beach07:20 Pattichio Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Larnaca #CyprusTravel #LarnacaFood #ZenobiaWreck #StLazarus #LarnacaDiving #CyprusExpat #MoveToCyprus #LarnacaBeaches #CyprusLife #Finikoudes #SkalaDistrict #LarnacaDaily #CyprusVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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The Errand Day and a Priest's Tomb
Andreas tackles his first full day as a Larnaca resident: errands in the morning heat, a truce with the bureaucracy, and a sundown visit to the Salt Lake's mosque. He also checks on his pending bank account and finds time for a swim off the Finikoudes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Larnaca, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Civil Registry and Migration Department, Bank of Cyprus, Larnaka Medieval Fort, Finikoudes, Skala, Piale Pasha, Edesma Cyprus Taverna, Kamares. Covered: Residency paperwork, Banking in Cyprus, Larnaca landmarks, Salt Lake and mosque, Larnaca food, Practical visa advice. Chapters:00:00 Civil Registry and Migration Department01:25 Bank of Cyprus03:03 Piale Pasha04:29 Kamares06:03 Finikoudes07:23 Ocean waves08:33 Rooftop night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Larnaca #CyprusTravel #MovingToCyprus #ExpatLife #LarnacaFort #HalaSultanTekke #SaltLake #CyprusBureaucracy #BankOfCyprus #Finikoudes #SkalaDistrict #LarnacaCeramics #CyprusVisa #CytaSIM #LarnacaFood #Souvlaki #SlowTravel #IslandLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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Landing in Larnaca, August Heat and Paperwork
Andreas arrives in Cyprus for good. This first episode is about landing, the sensory shock of August in Larnaca, and the less glamorous but essential work of becoming a resident: tax numbers, bank accounts, SIM cards and sorting out a flat. Plus a first walk along Finikoudes, a sundown visit to the Salt Lake, and the quiet layers of history beneath the city's modern surface. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cyprus: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cyprus guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Cyprus Travel Podcast with Andreas Georgiou. Andreas Georgiou is in Larnaca, Cyprus. Places in this episode: Larnaca International Airport, Finikoudes, To Kafe Tis Chrysanthi's, Bank of Cyprus, Edesma Cyprus Taverna, Larnaca Fort, Skala quarter, Piale Pasha walkway. Covered: Residency logistics, First impressions of Larnaca, Eating in Larnaca, Larnaca history, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:07 To Kafe Tis Chrysanthi's02:29 Bank of Cyprus04:06 Larnaca Fort05:32 Hala Sultan Tekke06:28 Finikoudes07:59 Ocean waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Larnaca #Cyprus #MovingToCyprus #ExpatLife #LarnacaDiaries #CyprusTravel #Finikoudes #HalaSultanTekke #SaltLakeLarnaca #Meze #CypriotFood #AgiosLazaros #ResidencyInCyprus #BankingInCyprus #LarnacaFort #IslandLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cyprus/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Andreas Georgiou travels Cyprus the way a resident would, settling in one place long enough to learn it, then moving somewhere connected to it. The island's terrain makes this approach useful: a central plain, mountain ranges to the north and south, and a southern coast with scattered plains.Along the way he covers the capital Nicosia, the southern cities of Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca, and the Mesaoria plain that lies between the northern and southern mountain ranges. The Troodos mountains also appear, not as a backdrop but as a landscape where the seasons change work and rest.The show unfolds by returning. Andreas goes back to the same places at different times of year, watching how a street or a hillside changes between a hot, dry summer and a cool winter. Over time, conversations and observations accumulate into a way of knowing Cyprus that no single visit can give.Andreas Georgiou lives in Cyprus and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastline
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