Rachel Lishman

Close Encounters With Australian Wildlife

Published on January 27, 2019May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman11 Comments

It sounds a little naive but before I arrived in Australia, I only associated its animals with its vast areas of wilderness.

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A Strange Dawn At Canberra’s National Gallery Of Australia

Published on January 2, 2019May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

As I go into 2019, I’ve been reminded of a sunrise that I once watched in Canberra.

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Six Unconventional Christmases For A Brit Abroad

Published on December 30, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

For the first time in years I’ve spent a full Christmas in the UK. I’ve eaten my body weight in cheese, consumed a lot of wine and watched an abundance of film classics on ‘the box’.

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Reflections On Canberra: A Home That Changed My Life

Published on November 17, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman8 Comments

I still have more to say about my recent travels through Central America. Although as always at this time of year, I find myself reflecting on the three years I spent in Australia.

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Unexplored Guatemala: From Rio Dulce To Livingston

Published on October 21, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

Part Four: A journey along the Sweet River

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Unexplored Guatemala: Remote Trails And Wild Friends

Published on October 14, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

Part Three: Roaming in the wilderness

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Unexplored Guatemala: Working Away

Published on October 10, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman10 Comments

Part Two: Daily life on the finca in Poptun.

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Unexplored Guatemala: Accidentally East

Published on October 7, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman9 Comments

Part One: From Flores south, to Poptún

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A Photo Essay Of Granada, Nicaragua

Published on September 23, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

In Nicaragua, almost half the population sit below the poverty line, which is why Granada comes as a surprise. Its colonial-era riches stand strong in its architecture and a recent tourism boom has given rise to a high-end foodie culture and niche shops.

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History Repeating In León, Nicaragua

Published on September 16, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

I wasn’t able to spend long enough in León. Nicaragua’s most northern city has long been respected as the country’s seat of intellectual and political challenge. A few days before I planned to cross the border, it started a new and important fight.

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It sounds a little naive but before I arrived in Australia, I only associated its animals with its vast areas of wilderness.

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As I go into 2019, I’ve been reminded of a sunrise that I once watched in Canberra.

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For the first time in years I’ve spent a full Christmas in the UK. I’ve eaten my body weight in cheese, consumed a lot of wine and watched an abundance of film classics on ‘the box’.

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I still have more to say about my recent travels through Central America. Although as always at this time of year, I find myself reflecting on the three years I spent in Australia.

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Part Four: A journey along the Sweet River

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Part Three: Roaming in the wilderness

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Part Two: Daily life on the finca in Poptun.

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Part One: From Flores south, to Poptún

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In Nicaragua, almost half the population sit below the poverty line, which is why Granada comes as a surprise. Its colonial-era riches stand strong in its architecture and a recent tourism boom has given rise to a high-end foodie culture and niche shops.

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I wasn’t able to spend long enough in León. Nicaragua’s most northern city has long been respected as the country’s seat of intellectual and political challenge. A few days before I planned to cross the border, it started a new and important fight.

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