15/09/2026
Cyprian sunrises in September is the best way to describe our holidays last week.
Staying initially in Softades with a beach villa to ourselves, we lounged by the pool and adjusted to this new downtime. It has been a busy summer since launching Elevated Life Switzerland with .
One day, we drove out and visited Nicosia stepping over the border into Lefkosa. There we discovered Orthodox churches and mosques alongside modern architecture. I was able to feed my ongoing obsession with doors and alleyways. The highlight for me was Rüstem Kitabevi, a bookshop with an art gallery and an amazing restaurant along with of course so many books.
We then moved down the island and inland to stay at the Minthis Resort. A place filled with views, quietness and brutalist architecture. I woke early; for me this is unusual but the sunrises were truly too spectacular to miss.
From our base, we visited ancient ruins, beach clubs and monasteries. Lunch and evening, restaurants with no menus offered us nothing more than a meat or vegetarian meze. I have now filled my annual quote for seafood.
Now, back to work.