When considering a move to a new city, there is nothing more useful than hearing real life stories and experiences from other expats who have lived there. We’d love to hear about your expat experiences. Please contact us if you live or have lived in Cyprus and would like to share your story.

Moving to Cyprus from the USA – Read interviews with American expats living in Cyprus

Christy is an American expat living in Paphos. She moved to Cyprus with her husband when he got a job as a brewer at a new microbrewery on the island. Although she enjoys the sunshine and relaxed pace of life in Paphos, Christy says it can sometimes feel very isolated, and she misses having her own career and access to more art and cultural activities. Read more about her expat experience in Cyprus.Christy profile

Moving to Cyprus from the UK – Read interviews with British expats living in Cyprus

Asproulla, a British expat living in Cyprus, met and married a local Cypriot and mothered her kids on this small island. Though English by birth, her allegiances lie neither with the Queen nor with the Greeks or the Turkish. She merely recommends expats moving to Cyprus learn the local language and give her blog, Little White Donkey, the occasional glance. Read more about her expat life in Cyprus.Asproulla profile
Emma, a British expat living in Cyprus, gave up the push and pull of county Kent for a peaceful, pastoral island life. She moved with her husband and six-month-old infant, and she has great advice for young mothers who are relocating and looking to make friends. Read what she has to say about her expat experience in Cyprus.Emma profile

Further reading

►Have a look at our page on Local Culture in Cyprus

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