Rachel Lishman

The People Of Central America: David

Published on May 21, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman1 Comment

I had the pleasure of meeting David as part of a free walking tour that I joined through the city of San Salvador.

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A Lazy Novice’s Guide To Birding In Central America

Published on May 11, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

From colourful flashes within the canopies to melodic morning songs, birds will be a lasting memory of my time in Central America.

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The True Colours Of El Salvador

Published on May 7, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

I love infographics. Colourful maps of our world that tell us stories through numbers. Data on rainfall, populations, who drinks the most and sometimes even who is happiest, is collected and analysed to create easily digested pictures.

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Postcard From Suchitoto, El Salvador

Published on May 2, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

Tourism is on the up in Suchitoto. Cute cafes serving great coffee line the streets and when evening arrives, there’s a buzz around the main square as Salvadorians escape the city for a slice of lake life and backpackers tuck into tasty pupusas.

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Coffee Boom Capital: A Walking Tour Around San Salvador

Published on April 30, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

“Blocks of multicoloured light pierced every curve of the stunning church. A complete contrast to its brutalist exterior and a timely reminder never to judge a book by its cover.”

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Hiking The Seven Waterfalls of Juayúa, El Salvador

Published on April 27, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman1 Comment

It was already warm as I followed our guide, Douglas through Juayua’s cobbled streets to the path where the hike began. A few local street dogs bounced alongside us, ever hopeful of pats or even better, food.

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The Three Lies Of Utila, Honduras

Published on April 25, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

The only problem with Utila was that I just couldn’t bring myself to leave.

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Finding Inspiration In Casa Na Bolom, San Cristobal de las Casas

Published on April 22, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

Is it the connections that we make with others in this life that really shape the legacy we leave?

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Celebrating Semana Santa In Antigua, Guatemala

Published on April 19, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman7 Comments

I accidentally timed my arrival in Antigua with the blooming of the jacarandas in its main square. No accident though, was my plan to see its Semana Santa celebrations, the most elaborate in Latin America.

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Postcard From San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala

Published on April 16, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

San Pedro La Laguna on the shores of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan is home to a unique mixture of Spanish students and traditional Tz’utujil Maya, helping it to stand out on the backpacker trail.

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I had the pleasure of meeting David as part of a free walking tour that I joined through the city of San Salvador.

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From colourful flashes within the canopies to melodic morning songs, birds will be a lasting memory of my time in Central America.

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I love infographics. Colourful maps of our world that tell us stories through numbers. Data on rainfall, populations, who drinks the most and sometimes even who is happiest, is collected and analysed to create easily digested pictures.

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Tourism is on the up in Suchitoto. Cute cafes serving great coffee line the streets and when evening arrives, there’s a buzz around the main square as Salvadorians escape the city for a slice of lake life and backpackers tuck into tasty pupusas.

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“Blocks of multicoloured light pierced every curve of the stunning church. A complete contrast to its brutalist exterior and a timely reminder never to judge a book by its cover.”

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It was already warm as I followed our guide, Douglas through Juayua’s cobbled streets to the path where the hike began. A few local street dogs bounced alongside us, ever hopeful of pats or even better, food.

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The only problem with Utila was that I just couldn’t bring myself to leave.

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Is it the connections that we make with others in this life that really shape the legacy we leave?

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I accidentally timed my arrival in Antigua with the blooming of the jacarandas in its main square. No accident though, was my plan to see its Semana Santa celebrations, the most elaborate in Latin America.

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San Pedro La Laguna on the shores of Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan is home to a unique mixture of Spanish students and traditional Tz’utujil Maya, helping it to stand out on the backpacker trail.

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