2022.

Our first ever out-of-the-country trip together since the pandemic began. Pierre and I were truly fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to North Cyprus for work. Layovers in three different countries, multiple flights, and a quick rendezvous with Pierre’s cousin later, we reached the beautiful city of Kyrenia, also known as Girne!

It’s a place I hadn’t known existed until this trip. Notably, it remains absent from many maps, as North Cyprus is only recognized as a country by Turkey. Cyprus is divided into two parts: the southern region is an independent country, while the northern region is a territory occupied by Turkey. In a sense, we find ourselves in a place that feels like no man’s land—yet it is a remarkably beautiful one.