I have found that among the non-Cypriots living in Cyprus, there is little to no knowledge of Lazarus Saturday in Larnaca, therefore, I decided to make a post detailing this feast day for the patron saint of the city. Read on to learn about this important day which kicks off Orthodox Christian Holy Week on
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Tips for Visiting the Old City of Jerusalem
Over the New Year holiday, we made a last-minute decision to take a trip to the Old City of Jerusalem (see my short reel here). So many friends were surprised about how we pulled this together in just a couple of days before leaving, so I wanted to give you all our best tips to
6 Tips for Staying Healthy at Holiday Parties
The winter holiday season is full of opportunities to party like you mean it with friends and loved ones, no matter what country you may live in or what religion or culture you are a part of. Unfortunately, celebrations this time of year often involve overindulging on food (especially sugar!) and alcohol, which can really
5 Tips for Families Visiting Santorini, Greece
Our family of three recently took a trip to Greece for the Easter holiday, and one of our stops was the island of Santorini, where we stayed for a week. I wanted to balance my church-going with sight-seeing, nature, fresh air and fresh food, and the island was the perfect combination of all those things.
Expat Survival Series: How To Fly With A Baby
When I was pregnant, I remember coming across blog posts on the interwebs regarding flying with babies. They were always written by some American soccer mom who thought that she knew everything about flying with a baby because she once flew for two whole hours (and most likely in First or Business Class), and therefore
Expat Survival Series: What to Bring
With the dawn of a new year on the horizon, what better time to consider a monumental, scary-yet-rewarding life change, such as selling all your furniture on Craig’s List and moving to the other side of the world?! If this is something that strikes your fancy, there are many things to consider when putting together
