TRAVEL | Urban Explorers in Cyprus

Urban explorer Christos Zoumides visits Tivoli amusement park in Cyprus, a divided island that has caught the eye of the global "urbex" community. Exploring abandoned places, often illegally, is part of "dark tourism" and Cyprus is a "unique" setting for many. The island has been divided since 1974 and the UN-patrolled Green Line buffer zone has a heavy military presence. Urbex fans are drawn to century-old homes, sandbags, barbed wire, and military bases. Authorities are alarmed and UN peacekeepers warn of the risk of civilian casualties. Urbex stars risk "life, freedom, and health" to explore, including Nicosia's old airport and Varosha's…