About Us
Exploring and protecting our environment
Cyprus Walks etc constitutes a combined effort by a collection of associates to offer high quality services and authentic experiences relevant to Cyprus natural and cultural heritage. It is used as a vehicle through which professionals in the authentic ecotourism sector offer relevant services to travellers. It was formed in 2010 and is constantly expanding the menu of offered services as well as the network of associates. Phivos Ioannides is the creator and driving force behind Cyprus Walks Etc. From 2017 we operate under a wholly-owned company: Storax Ecoprojects ltd.
About Phivos Ioannides
Phivos has been involved in ventures related to nature and cultural heritage of Cyprus (what he terms as 'authentic ecotourism in Cyprus') since 2002. He is Cyprus and always lived and worked on the island, except mainly for the the time when he studied abroad.
He studied Computing Science at Imperial College, London and completed an M.B.A. at the University of California, Berkeley (under a Fulbright scholarship).
Phivos explored extensively the countryside on foot, by bicycle and car and the coastal sea on a boat, Waterbike and kayak. In 2002 he designed and produced the popular www.natureofcyprus.org.
In 2007 he left a successful career in finance and consulting to follow his passion for exploration, nature and cultural heritage. He is the author of the books 'Guide on Nature of Cyprus' (2009) and 'Exploring Authentic Cyprus' (2015). He has a professional minibus driving licence, a First Aid and a lifeguard certificate. He is a diver since the late 80s and has a motorboat licence for more than 20 years.
He is involved in photography and videography for more than 10 years. He has been involved in designing many walking routes around Cyprus, as well as in the production and the promotion of relevant maps, websites, brochures and videoclips.
He plays the clarinet. Besides his native Greek, Phivos speaks English fluently as well as good Spanish and German. He also speaks some French and Chinese (Mandarin).