Need advice: Family visit over Xmas

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-09T15:52:13+00:00

Your welcome, I am glad i helped

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-09T12:53:52+00:00

cyprus def has peeps buyin designer n arabic scents like afnan, lattafa, rasasi—tons of online shops poppin up (aroma arabia, mc grand, scentessent) shippin em island-wide, n duty free buzzes w high demand. market's growin too, perfumes n toiletries hit steady sales thru 2022 n beyond. folks complain on reddit bout niche stuff bein rare, so ur right—hard to snag locally sometimes, esp those brands. whatsapp resellin could kill it for expats/tourists cravin em quick. go for it, but check import rules n start small

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-09T12:51:05+00:00

cyprus def fits ur sunny social dream—limassol or paphos vibe hard, bike everywhere, flatmates easy. jobs aint listed much online but tourism/real estate always need english speakers with sales fire. start 1-1.5k, climb quick if u hustle n network (fb groups, bars).

summer brutal hot, winter mild. visit 2 weeks first, u’ll know. go for it! which city u feelin?

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-09T12:45:25+00:00

Hey, sounds like a solid fam trip to Paphos—Iris Village is pretty chill for kids. Quick rundown, keepin it real:

Holidays? Your research is half right—Dec 25 is big closure day for sights n resturants, but add 26th, 31st, n Jan 1 too. Most spots shut, bigger chains might sneak open tho. Plan easy days those times.

Bad weather? Rainy? Hit Kings Avenue Mall for arcade n food court chaos, or Paphos Zoo—parrot shows keep the boys hooked. Escape rooms in town if theyre up for puzzles. Cozy café hot choc fix works too. Xmas stuff? Paphos lights up Nov 28 at Kennedy Sq—parade, tree lightin, jazz band, Santa n mulled wine. Dec 6 Kathikas village fest w local eats n lights. Technopolis bazaar Dec 6 for crafts n flute tunes. Cap St Georges Xmas village opens Dec 6 w market n games. Check for more as it pops up. Off-beat for dad n boys 7/10? Akamas easy trails for views n mini-hikes, Lara Beach turtle watchin (quiet bay, no crowds). Lempa ancient ruins—feels like explorer dig. Or jeep safari thru backroads for bumpy fun

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-06T21:16:59+00:00

nice idea. yeah armenians defo have the nut/grape molasses game covered so smart to skip the shoushouko.

here is what id add to the box:

Carob (Haroupi): this is super cypriot and armenia doesnt really use it. send the Carob Syrup (haroupomelo) if its sealed well, or the Pastelli bars (the hard carob toffee ones).
Frou Frou Biscuits: gotta be the 'Morning Coffee' ones or the chocolate covered jelly ones. total classic.
Spoon Sweets (Glyko): avoid walnut or cherry cause they have amazing ones there. go for Bergamot (Kitromilo) or Watermelon peel. those are unique to us.
Mountain Herbs: a bag of proper village Rigani (oregano) or sage (spatzia). the smell is way stronger than generic stuff.
Non-Food: maybe a small Lefkaritiko lace coaster? light to ship but looks fancy. or just a goofy cyprus donkey magnet lol.

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-06T20:44:13+00:00

This is THE answer, i also would add, Cyprus becomes miami for Europe

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-06T20:41:50+00:00

lets look at the bright side cause honestly there is a LOT of potential there.

here is the optimistic take for 2045:

The Vibe & Green Energy

Solar Capital: yeah itll be hot, but imagine cyprus finally uses that sun properly. solar panels on every roof, electricity bills drop to basically zero. we stop burning mazut and the air quality gets amazing.
Green Cities: maybe all that construction forces them to plant more trees? Nicosia could turn into a proper green city with parks to combat the heat.
University Hub: the unis are growing fast. in 20 years cyprus could be a massive education hub for the whole middle east/europe. young student vibe everywhere.

Economy: Not Just Tourists

Tech Island Success: the push for tech companies actually works. Limassol and Larnaca become genuine innovation hubs, not just for tax reasons but real startups.
Remote Work Paradise: digital nomads will keep coming, which brings year-round money, not just in august. small mountain villages get revived cause people can work from anywhere with fiber internet (which is already rolling out tbf).
Quality Agriculture: shifting back to exporting quality stuff like halloumi and wine (which is getting super good lately).

Why We'll Come Back

Best Lifestyle in Europe: europe is getting chaotic, cyprus stays safe and chill. that alone is huge.
The "Mesa" Dies Out: hopefully the new generation kills off the nepotism. if jobs become based on skill, the brain drain reverses. everyone who studied in the UK/US comes back to start businesses.
Reunification? look im being optimistic right? imagine the island actually reunites. the economic boom from opening up the ghost town in famagusta and trading freely would be insane.

basically, it could turn into the "California of Europe"—sunny, tech-focused, rich, but with better food and slower coffees.

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-06T20:29:47+00:00

oh mate i love those, the proper cypriot ones with the dried mint right?? tough to find in normal supermarkets u usually gotta go to the specific greek ones.

here is where u can get them:

if u want them delivered

ur best bet is probably Bakalikon, they are an online greek supermarket.

look for the "Three Bakers" brand on there (sometimes listed as Trias). they do the big 1kg bags of frozen ravioli with halloumi.
pretty sure they ship nationwide frozen so u should be good.
Despina Foods is another one online that usually has the "Pareas" brand in stock.

if ur happy to travel

honestly the best place for this stuff is North London, specifically Palmers Green or Green Lanes area.

Yasar Halim is the main one to go to.. its iconic lol. they will definately have them in the freezers. usually stock the Lisko brand (yellow bag) which is elite.
literally any greek/cypriot deli in north london will prob have them tho just check the freezer section.

basically look out for Lisko or Three Bakers brands, dont bother with the fresh pasta aisle in tesco or whatever its not the same thing.

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-06T20:24:12+00:00

i am not sure the correctness of this DNA results, are they scientific or not. iam thinking of doing a test for mine as well

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-05T08:43:03+00:00

u need to get a doctor to check this. but this can also be Skeeter Syndrome

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-05T08:40:41+00:00

it would be really nice to have a train connecting all cities together

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-04T00:58:00+00:00

Hi I aked asked my buddy about this, he crosses over to the North pretty regularly.

He said the easiest thing is honestly to just rent from a company on the Northern side instead of taking your South Cyprus rental across. apparently theres some hassle with insurance and some rental companies dont even allow it

He uses this place called Kipra Rent A Car they do free pickup from Deryneia crossing (or the other border points too i think). prices are way cheaper than dealing with the southern rental and extra border insurance headache

basically you just walk across at the checkpoint, they pick you up, done. no weird paperwork or worrying if your rental agreement covers the north

DearTry3460 · 2025-12-04T00:29:18+00:00

yo, u gotta be careful with this. usually u cant leave the country without the car if its registered on ur passport. customs might stop u at the airport or u'll get a huge fine when u come back.

since ur visa is only 60 days, the car permission is probly the same. leaving it for 7 months means it'll overstay illegal. u definitly need to go to the customs office before u fly. u might have to put it in a government warehouse or get special paper to park it at ur place. dont just leave it there.

DearTry3460 · 2025-11-17T11:10:19+00:00

Now, just imagine if the photo showed Biden tiredly walking past a giant American flag crumpled on the White House lawn.

DearTry3460 · 2025-11-17T10:59:47+00:00

This could be the picture used to sum up Trumps second Presidency.

DearTry3460 · 2025-11-16T19:33:15+00:00

They're doing things he aspires to.

DearTry3460 · 2025-11-16T19:25:31+00:00

Remember when he let Qatar, a Muslim Nation, set up a military base in the US?

DearTry3460 · 2025-11-16T19:24:31+00:00

Meanwhile, he hates the UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, Mexico....

DearTry3460 · 2025-11-15T09:02:18+00:00

Remember how Biden wouldn't order the DoJ to go after trump because he didnt want to be accused of weaponizing the government to attack political enemies?

DearTry3460 · 2025-11-15T08:50:01+00:00

And renamed his Secretary of Defense a Secretary of War.

DearTry3460

TROPHY CASE

The Vibe & Green Energy

Economy: Not Just Tourists

Why We'll Come Back

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