This summer, during my first staycation, I vacationed with my family in the Paphos countryside visiting different villages. The weather was cooler up there, the stars were bright and the roosters were… loud. The hilly scenery that stretched out from my balcony made up for it though. Our days were spent visiting several charming spots spread around the Paphos villages. Hidden garden cafes, taverns in squares and eateries with jaw-dropping coastal views. I wanted to write a little guide with suggestions of where you may go if you find yourself in the area.
Staycation: a summer state of mind
Ah the staycation. Who would have known that this would be the summer 2020 trend? For those that don’t know what it means, a staycation is when you holiday in your country or close to home. For many of us in Cyprus, that meant long weekends in Protaras, excursions to Paphos or even just being at home, as I found myself doing towards the end of the season and surprisingly it was something I was in dire need of.
How to stay sane while staying at home
What the world is going through right now with the COVID-19 pandemic is quite crazy and if you’re self-isolating at home, it can quickly turn into an overwhelming experience. But it doesn’t have to if you make good use of your time and get creative, not only to watch the minutes go by faster but to also stay sane during this wild episode we’re living in.