The Mediterranean Edit
Where ancient wisdom meets modern living! Discover authentic Mediterranean lifestyle through stories exploring culture, traditions, travel and the art of living well
Cyprus in Eurovision: Pop culture & the promise of “Jalla”
Wildly popular on short-form video platforms, Cyprus Eurovision song “JALLA”, performed by Antigoni Buxton, blends the Cypriot dialect, Mediterranean rhythms, and modern pop.
Hope after midnight: ABBA’s “Happy New Year” signals a fresh start
Lebanon’s New Year Abba tradition offers a peek into the country’s holiday customs, family gatherings, festive meals, and cultural rituals to usher in the New Year.
The enduring magic of Christmas songs: It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Learn about the well-loved Christmas songs of Cyprus and Lebanon, featuring Mediterranean carols and joyful holiday music, blending Greek and Arabic seasonal tunes.
“Ahla Leila Ahla Nas”: how did an Arabic phrase travel the world?
One song characterized the summer of 2025: ‘Ahla Leila, Ahla Nas’... This post reveals the poetry, emotion, and cultural meaning behind Arabic language, music, and lyrical storytelling.
Allo Allo, Mykonos calling…
Come with Norma as she captures the heart of Mykonos, exploring the Greek island’s beaches, iconic windmills, whitewashed villages, vibrant nightlife, and Mediterranean culture in the Cyclades.
Dive into a region of myths and dreams…