Living in Northern Cyprus

George Benson @ The Rocks

Pete — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:12:58 PDT

ONCE again, the Rocks hotel has put on a spectacular show and hosted the singer and virtuoso guitar legend that is George Benson. The hotel has a well-earned reputation for preceding these extravaganzas with a sumptuous buffet, free drinks, followed by a great firework display and Saturday, July 23 was no exception. Once again, Turkish [...]

Miss Fashion TV @ the Rocks

Pete — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:15:43 PDT

Miss Fashion TV is an annual event held at the Rocks Hotel and Casino in North Cyprus. I suppose it's nearest comparison would be the Miss Universe or Miss World competitions. The winner is propelled into a whirlwind lifestyle of modelling, travel and parties. (Not included in the prize is a professional footballer).

Reach out and i’ll be here

Pete — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:15:08 PDT

What you may ask has made me feel this way....just one thing... a snake in the garden! There I was, merrily minding my own mind pruning the flowers around the tree when a shout rings out (from Rob), Rosy, snake!

Hello Sailor!

Pete — Mon, 30 May 2011 00:16:04 PDT

Dear Sis I am a year older than when I last wrote and it is disheartening to think old age is approaching with the speed of superman on ecstasy. Still, I had a lovely birthday and celebrated with family and friends in Joya restaurant.

Homeswap in Australia

Pete — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:04:11 PDT

We got this email from a couple who live in Queensland Australia. We stumbled across your site whilst looking for the possibility of a home exchange in Northern Cyprus. We’re very experienced and enthusiastic home swappers, formerly from UK, who now live in South East Queensland, Australia … the part that was totally unaffected by floods and [...]

Food for(e) thought in North Cyprus

Pete — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:49:35 PDT

I have to impart news now that will both shock and amuse you. Your little sister is to become a model! I know, it’s been a long time coming but everything comes to she who waits.

The Flowers of Idylness

Pete — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:23:21 PST

Each month Rosy Glow shares her news, personal thoughts and intimate letters on her new life living in Northern Cyprus

Time flies when you’re having fun

Pete — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:39:14 PST

Each month Rosy Glow shares her news, personal thoughts and intimate letters on her new life living in Northern Cyprus

Merry Xmas in North Cyprus, Goodwill to (nearly) all

Rosy Island Glow — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 01:30:20 PST

Dear Sis, As we approach Christmas it does not feel very much like Christmas where we live but closer to Girne you will see Christmas trees and decorations as the locals try and make us more at home.

Panto time in North Cyprus

Sue — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:37:59 PST

The Theatre and Chorus Lambousa’s production of Cinderella by Mark Lake