Former London Fishmonger Trades Early Mornings for Cyprus Lifestyle

Orestis Kyprianou, a 39-year-old former fishmonger from London, has traded early morning starts and long hours for a more relaxed lifestyle in Paphos, Cyprus. Kyprianou described his previous life as a constant struggle with demanding work hours, stress, and mounting expenses, which prompted him to seek a better quality of life for himself and his family.

His previous routine involved leaving home before 2 a.m. to purchase stock at Billingsgate Fish Market, returning to open his shop by 6 a.m., and often not finishing work until 7 p.m. Some evenings also required him to assist at his family's long-standing fish and chip shop.

Inspired by his Cypriot heritage and the escalating cost of living in London, particularly the prospect of a 30-year mortgage, Kyprianou decided to move. He saw an opportunity to