What Cyprus Taught Me About Slowing Down
"Some places change the way you travel. Others quietly change the way you live." Life has a habit of speeding us up. This was one of the first moments I realised slowing down wasn't wasting time—it was giving myself the space to think, breathe and notice what was already around me. I hope this story encourages you to pause every now and then. You never know what you might discover. I Wasn't Impressed When people ask me why I love Cyprus so much, they often expect me to talk about the beaches, the weather or the food. The truth is, none of those things made me fall in love with the island. In fact, when I first came to Cyprus, I wasn't particularly impressed. My first visit was with the British Army. I didn't get to experience much beyond Limassol and the surrounding areas. It was pleasant enough, but it didn't leave a lasting impression. The second time I returned, again with work, I had a little more free time. Like many people, I visited the places Cyp...