I was contacted by a blogger who runs a blog about relocation and good destinations for retirement and a relaxed lifestyle, and she asked me to answer an interview about life in Cyprus. I decided it was a good opportunity to also share the interview here on the blog so that anyone interested in moving…
We have been living in Limassol, Cyprus, since May 2021. After settling in a bit and beginning to understand Limassol’s potential, a city experiencing growth and modernization, with many tech companies arriving ,we decided it would be worthwhile to invest in real estate here. After some searching, we found an opportunity and bought an investment…
In 2016, my husband Roman and I quit our tech jobs and set off on a one-way trip to Southeast Asia. The idea was to travel and then explore the possibility of living in another country. We considered Thailand, Vietnam, and even Berlin.But after seven months on the road, I found myself missing my country….
There are several ways to obtain a residence visa for Cyprus. The process varies depending on your personal needs and the type of visa you’re applying for. Here are the main options: Pink Slip Visa The Pink Slip visa is intended for non-EU nationals who do not hold a European passport. It is a residence…
I’m writing this based on my personal experience living in Cyprus. It’s important to note that we live in Limassol, which is considered the most expensive city in Cyprus, so there may be price differences—especially when it comes to rent. Cost of Private Preschools Most kindergartens here start accepting children from age two, but there…
In Cyprus, birthday parties are one of the favorite activities for kids, which is why most celebrations are planned for the weekends. We’ve attended birthdays at many different venues, and based on our experience, here are some great options: Event Play Area – Crunch Limassol One of my top choices for birthday parties. The venue…
Real estate investment in Cyprus has become an increasingly popular option in recent years, both for investors and private buyers looking to reside on the island. Based on our experience in Limassol, we purchased two apartments—one as an investment and one for residential purposes. Both properties were second-hand and acquired at relatively low market prices,…
On Instagram, everything looks perfect—golden beaches, endless sunshine, and a relaxed lifestyle. But like any place, living abroad has its less glamorous sides. In this post, I want to share an honest perspective on my experience living in Cyprus—the good, the bad, and everything in between. We moved here in May 2021, and after a…
I gave birth to my first daughter, Maya, in Israel at the Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv. Compared to the stories I heard from friends about their first birth experiences, I can say that mine was relatively reasonable, but it still wasn’t easy. I went through labor induction that lasted three days, and eventually, I…
I know that most people mainly worry about the social aspect when thinking about relocation—the feeling of loneliness, the distance from family and friends back home. Honestly, I was also worried about this before the move, but since it was something I was concerned about, I made it my goal to make friends and not…
