Tricia A. Mitchell

Aug 20, 2023 | internationalliving.com | Tricia A. Mitchell

Over the last 6,000 years nearly every major empire around the Mediterranean has occupied Cyprus at some point. And most of them left something behind. The Ancient Greeks left ruins. They built a temple here to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, then forbade women to enter it. Are you interested in retiring abroad? Yes | Not Sure YetThe Crusaders left castles. The Knights Templar had their headquarters here and actually owned Cyprus outright for about eight months before selling it to a Frenchman.

Aug 9, 2023 | internationalliving.com | Tricia A. Mitchell

It was almost sunset, and the countryside of the Loire Valley was tinged with a warm, golden glow. Our hot-air balloon’s basket nearly brushed the treetops below us, so the pilot squeezed a lever to inject more fuel into the flame. Almost instantly, the black-and-yellow balloon soared higher, and we continued our thrilling flight over rows of vines, rolling hills, and centuries-old châteaux (castles). Are you interested in retiring abroad?

Jul 19, 2023 | internationalliving.com | Tricia A. Mitchell

When the waves break on the rocks near Aphrodite’s Beach in Cyprus, some insist that the resulting foam resembles a human form—perhaps that of the Greek goddess, Aphrodite. According to mythology, it was here at Petra tou Romiou that Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, was born. Cyprus is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and throughout history has been ruled by diverse civilizations.