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'''Cyprus''' is a Eurasian island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided into [[Greece|Greek]] (''Republic of Cyprus'') and [[Turkey|Turkish]] (''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'') parts. The UN still treats the North of the island as a militarily occupied area. The Republic of Cyprus is part of the [[European Union]].
In the North buses are a little expensive, but frequent and fast & , and hitching is quite easy. In the South you can move around a single region for one or two Euroeuro, and for this reason most people will be confused as to why you're hitch-hiking. Never the less, it's quite easy to find a ride, even within the city, but be sure that they take you to a good location if not going to your destination. Many times I have been dropped off in the middle of nowhere, or even Police will not be understanding if you are standing right on the motorway, of which, the police aren't too understanding. In rural areas and in Troodos mountains it's easy to hitchhike, even with little traffic, everyone stops for you, even without asking. The locals simply put out their hand with the palm to the ground, but all seem to understand the thumb, and this is probably good for you as a sign that you're a traveller. In the South costs are higher than most of Europe except for when taxes are lower like for alcohol & cigarettes. Southern Cyprus like many places has become 2 cultures on top of each other native and immigrant i.e. a village square has a store and opposite a Bulgarian/Romanian/Philipina place with cheaper stuff. The North is usually about half price for many things, but alcohol is a little more expensive.
== Cities ==
* [[Paphos]] (''Turkish: Baf/Kasaba'')
== Border Issues crossing ==
The EU doesn't recognise the Turkish right to put a border, so if you have a passport/visa valid for the EU you can cross it 10 times a day. It makes no difference if you entered from Turkey and have a stamp. (Note all native born Northern Cypriots can enter the south, but most Turkish immigrants and other guest workers from the north cannot, because they don't have EU visas)
<br>[http://www.ferrylines.com/en/ferries/ Ferrylines.com] provides info on most ferries in the Mediterranean.
== Bus Public transportation ==
see http://www.cyprusbybus.com/default.aspx
* Paphos Airport to Nicosia - best take the bus to Limassol City then change to Nicosia bus. In Paphos the Nicosia bus is up the hill at Paphos Karavella which is only directly connected at at 08:00 or 19:00 (Otherwise you first take the bus to Paphos Harbour & then to Paphos Karavella) http://www.cyprusbybus.com/routes.aspx?sid=8
* Larnaca Airport does have direct buses to Limassol or Nicosia http://www.cyprusbybus.com/routes.aspx?sid=9
== Places to stay Sleeping ==Due to costs being high I list a few<br>Free camping is allowed with the land owners permission. It seems OK on beaches and forests.<br>Girne : Cyprus Dorms eur 10 (ask Costs for the workers side it's without AC €offers) [http://cyprusdorms.com/]<br>Larnaka : Youth Hostel next door to old market for eur 10 <br>Lefkosa : On the North side there paid accomodation are workers dorms from 10TL ask around. In the South there is a Youth Hostel near Famagusta gate for eur 10 (over 35 year olds not allowed)<br>Lemassol : The new owner at the Luxor Hostel can only be pushed down as far as €15<br>Pafos : the Triton Hotel is eur 15 upper town<br>Polis : camping can be bargained to eur 5<br>Pegia near Paphos : There is a rainbow Community (maybe WWOOfing) [https://www.facebook.com/recocy]<br>Lower prices may be found through offers on Hostelworldhigh.com
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