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[makazine]

I regularly use buses in Cyprus and have to report that, unfortunately, public transport in Cyprus is very poor in comparison to most European countries. Nicosia, however, has the best city bus network although there is no service after about 7 pm, and few buses on Saturday afternoons or Sundays. The bus services in Nicosia all depart from Solomos square and there is a small information kiosk from which you can obtain a timetable leaflet for the local Nicosia buses (in Greek and English). If you want to travel outside Nicosia, well there is quite a good service to Limassol (nine buses per day), although the last bus is at 5.30 pm in both directions, and there are no buses on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. The only other service out of Nicosia is to Larnaca, and I think this only runs four times a day with the last bus at about 4 o'clock.
Cyprus is a relaxed and friendly place, but life here is expensive.
Hope this helps.

This helps a lot. Thanks:)

[makazine]

Have you travelled outside the USA before and if so, where did you go.?

Yes I have Travelled to the Netherlands, Nigeria (parents are from there) and New York (LOL!) which is another world. I've done travelling within the U.S.

I just wanted to get same idea on what you have experienced abroad if you have travelled, and if not, what are your expectations.?

Very crazy in Nigeria, and hard to adjust. The Netherlands was nice and cold. Lots of tall people, so I did not feel so tall.

How long do you intend on being away and how old are you.?

I'll stay from 3 to 3 1/2 months. I'm 20. N' you?

You being from Houston, which is a very large city, and in the summer time to be very impersonal city, because of the extreme heat and humidity, where everyone has to be in a air condition car, house or mall. You don't see too many people walking around enjoying their surroundings, at least not in the summer anyway.

Very, very true. Have u been?

Cyprus will offer you a lot of good things, I'm sure, but in a way, I wished you were able to get your first choice, and was able to come to Switzerland instead. It would have solved some of your concerns from being able to adopt to your surroundings with greater ease. Transportation is the best in the world. You would not need a car at all. Personal safety is also the best. It is very Cosmopolitan with close to 40% or two million foreigners living here, including Blacks who are mostly from Africa. It is in the heart of Europe, and has a great deal to offer from places to see and things to do. The cost of living is only slightly higher than Cyprus (South). Temperatures are around 20°-28°C in the summer ( 68°-82°F ). Switzerland had 3 of the top 10 best cities to live in the world, in a recent poll results, which were Zurich, Bern, and Geneva. From it's lakes and rivers and mountains (which you don't have that many in Texas...it is flat as a pancake )

Yes, I know. I was sad when I found out I couldn't go to Switzerland. But I guess I have to look on the brighter side of things and hope for the best.

Hope you will have a good time in Cyprus.

I hope I do to. Thanks.

[makazine]

What is the temperature like in the Fall in Cyprus. What's "in" (fashion-wise) to wear right now?

[LENA]

(Any one can answer this) In your opinion, what are the best places to visit in Cyprus. What is a nice place to have fun, and are there clubs and stuff like that? What Kind of music do y'all listen to? Pop, hip-hop, rock, indie, classical? I know this is a weird question, but are there a lot of snakes in Nicosia?

Magazine what are you interested most. Do you want to see archeological stuff, historical stuff, nice beaches and mountain views (by the way we dont have that much green but we do have lovely beaches), waterfalls, social places? Do you like crowded places or quite places?

By the way in the middle of the centre and your college is the Scorpios club which gets many black people. Also American embasy is very close to your college.

When are you coming here Magazine?

Hey Lena, I will probably be coming in the middle of September before the semester starts. I am interested in seeing everything Cyprus has to offer (if that is possible Bcos of school). Does it take a long time to get around Cyprus?

Cyprus is really a small island...but has many things to see...you need time if you want see everything but not if you want to see few of the most important places and things. If you spend some of your weekend that you will be more free to travel well I am sure you will not wont to leave from here. My advice try to become friend with local people, Cypriots. You will have advantages like free transport since almost all Cypriots have car from 18, they will take you to the best places and not paying like you are tourist...and you will learn about our culture and way of life from first hand as we say

[LENA]

What is the temperature like in the Fall in Cyprus. What's "in" (fashion-wise) to wear right now?

We do have summer most of the times until Octomber or even November some times...Few rains but dont imagine anything much...lots of sun even if is cold...and I guess devil is the specialist on that area so if you are interested more about details get in touch with him.

Fashion....well as we said anything goes. Dont worry that much about fashion...be your self and you will be fine...dress as you like to dress...everybody has his/her one taste in fashion and follow the fashion according to his/her preference....we are not from another planet...we wear summer clothes like the rest of the Europeans...(apart from UK) lol....we wear anything we wont but since is so hot you need light clothes but if you dont like colors...black is always in fashion but you will need a mobile air condition

[makazine]

What is the temperature like in the Fall in Cyprus. What's "in" (fashion-wise) to wear right now?

lol....we wear anything we wont but since is so hot you need light clothes but if you dont like colors...black is always in fashion but you will need a mobile air condition

I wear black a lot, I must be getting that mobile a/c that you speak of.

[Kikapu]

Have you travelled outside the USA before and if so, where did you go.?

Yes I have Travelled to the Netherlands, Nigeria (parents are from there) and New York (LOL!) which is another world. I've done travelling within the U.S.

I just wanted to get same idea on what you have experienced abroad if you have travelled, and if not, what are your expectations.?

Very crazy in Nigeria, and hard to adjust. The Netherlands was nice and cold. Lots of tall people, so I did not feel so tall.

How long do you intend on being away and how old are you.?

I'll stay from 3 to 3 1/2 months. I'm 20. N' you?

You being from Houston, which is a very large city, and in the summer time to be very impersonal city, because of the extreme heat and humidity, where everyone has to be in a air condition car, house or mall. You don't see too many people walking around enjoying their surroundings, at least not in the summer anyway.

Very, very true. Have u been?

Cyprus will offer you a lot of good things, I'm sure, but in a way, I wished you were able to get your first choice, and was able to come to Switzerland instead. It would have solved some of your concerns from being able to adopt to your surroundings with greater ease. Transportation is the best in the world. You would not need a car at all. Personal safety is also the best. It is very Cosmopolitan with close to 40% or two million foreigners living here, including Blacks who are mostly from Africa. It is in the heart of Europe, and has a great deal to offer from places to see and things to do. The cost of living is only slightly higher than Cyprus (South). Temperatures are around 20°-28°C in the summer ( 68°-82°F ). Switzerland had 3 of the top 10 best cities to live in the world, in a recent poll results, which were Zurich, Bern, and Geneva. From it's lakes and rivers and mountains (which you don't have that many in Texas...it is flat as a pancake )

Yes, I know. I was sad when I found out I couldn't go to Switzerland. But I guess I have to look on the brighter side of things and hope for the best.

Hope you will have a good time in Cyprus.

I hope I do to. Thanks.

Makazine,

Glad to hear, that you have been to Holland and have experienced what Europe has to offer. I believe you will find Cyprus totally different than what you saw in the Netherlands. For a start, nobody rides bicycles in Cyprus anymore, and for very good reasons........they want to keep on living.

I'm ancient in comparison to your 20, but not a dinosaur like my good friends Birkibrisli and Miltiades.. ...I'm 52.

I passed through Houston couple of times, and must say, as a city, it did nothing at all for me. Texas as a whole, is fairly "plain" except for one or two places.....sorry.

If you think New York City is like another country to you now, you should have been there 25-30 years ago......You would have thought it was another Planet.

I'm curious. You having Nigerian parent, I would assume that your skin colour is darker than average American Blacks, due to some white genes in the mix. Are you treated any differently by Black Americans because of your darker complexions. It's not too often I would see a Black person from Africa in the States, at least not in the West Coast, as I do in Europe. Perhaps more in New York because of UN being there.

Anyway, enjoy Cyprus while you're there.

[makazine]

Makazine,

Glad to hear, that you have been to Holland and have experienced what Europe has to offer. I believe you will find Cyprus totally different than what you saw in the Netherlands. For a start, nobody rides bicycles in Cyprus anymore, and for very good reasons........they want to keep on living.

LOL, there must be a lot of rough drivers in Cyprus then? So it is not a good idea to get a bicycle then??

I passed through Houston couple of times, and must say, as a city, it did nothing at all for me. Texas as a whole, is fairly "plain" except for one or two places.....sorry.

Awww, no fair! Did you come to the museum district, Galveston, Kemah, Woodlands Pavilion, Marquee entertainment center, the Galleria (World-class shopping and entertainment), and downtown Houston (fun @ night)? Statewide; The Alamo, Dallas, Austin (top ten big cities, best places to live), and possibly Laredo, Texas

I'm curious. You having Nigerian parent, I would assume that your skin colour is darker than average American Blacks, due to some white genes in the mix. Are you treated any differently by Black Americans because of your darker complexions. It's not too often I would see a Black person from Africa in the States, at least not in the West Coast, as I do in Europe. Perhaps more in New York because of UN being there.

Black Americans, multi-ethnic or not, differ in color, just as the Africans do. But I am fairly dark-skinned. According to research, darker Black Americans have it harder than lighter ones, but I have had little or no problems in that area. I can relate to everyone, dark or light, so long as he or she is willing to reciprocate. No probs.
There are tons of African people in America. Don't forget that the U.S. is the melting of thousands of cultures. I used to live in Baltimore and there were a number of African living here and there. In Houston, there are tons of Africans especially in southwest Houston and a place called Sugar Land right next to SW Houston. West coast, I'm not so sure, but there should be some.

Anyway, enjoy Cyprus while you're there.

In your opinion, do you think I will?
BTW, you R not ancient

[Kikapu]

Makazine,

Glad to hear, that you have been to Holland and have experienced what Europe has to offer. I believe you will find Cyprus totally different than what you saw in the Netherlands. For a start, nobody rides bicycles in Cyprus anymore, and for very good reasons........they want to keep on living.

LOL, there must be a lot of rough drivers in Cyprus then? So it is not a good idea to get a bicycle then??

I passed through Houston couple of times, and must say, as a city, it did nothing at all for me. Texas as a whole, is fairly "plain" except for one or two places.....sorry.

Awww, no fair! Did you come to the museum district, Galveston, Kemah, Woodlands Pavilion, Marquee entertainment center, the Galleria (World-class shopping and entertainment), and downtown Houston (fun @ night)? Statewide; The Alamo, Dallas, Austin (top ten big cities, best places to live), and possibly Laredo, Texas

I'm curious. You having Nigerian parent, I would assume that your skin colour is darker than average American Blacks, due to some white genes in the mix. Are you treated any differently by Black Americans because of your darker complexions. It's not too often I would see a Black person from Africa in the States, at least not in the West Coast, as I do in Europe. Perhaps more in New York because of UN being there.

Black Americans, multi-ethnic or not, differ in color, just as the Africans do. But I am fairly dark-skinned. According to research, darker Black Americans have it harder than lighter ones, but I have had little or no problems in that area. I can relate to everyone, dark or light, so long as he or she is willing to reciprocate. No probs.
There are tons of African people in America. Don't forget that the U.S. is the melting of thousands of cultures. I used to live in Baltimore and there were a number of African living here and there. In Houston, there are tons of Africans especially in southwest Houston and a place called Sugar Land right next to SW Houston. West coast, I'm not so sure, but there should be some.

Anyway, enjoy Cyprus while you're there.

In your opinion, do you think I will?
BTW, you R not ancient

Thanks for being a good sport Makazine by answering my wierd questions.

I did say Texas had one or two nice places... Austin and Galvaston.

If you get a bicycle and it is allowed, I would ride it on the sidewalk (pavement) if I were you. Much safer.

Yeah, you will have a good time in Cyprus. As Lena suggested, make friends with those who have cars, and perhaps on weekends you can join them if they do day trips to the coast. Most places on the coast (North and South) are between 45 minutes to an hour drive. Paphos is about 2 hours from Nicosia.

[kurupetos]

You can have a look in the Official Website of the Cyprus Tourism Organization:

http://www.visitcyprus.com/