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Italy With A Twist In Palermo, Sicily

Published on February 9, 2020May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

Palermo, a city on the northern coast of Sicily, has long been home for people from all corners of the Mediterranean. In 2019 it continues to be defined by its cultural diversity, both contemporary and historical.

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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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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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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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The Unsung Pleasures Of Santa Ana, El Salvador

Published on September 8, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman6 Comments

Rain clouds are gathering over Santa Ana’s main square. The cream facade of the gothic cathedral looms spookily against the dull sky. Below, a chaotic arrangement of food stall owners serve up curly fries, oblivious to the approaching storm.

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The Importance Of Being Neither Corrupt Nor A Thief In Guatemala

Published on August 26, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

I felt uncomfortable that my time in Guatemala, though wonderful, was influenced by a recent rise in robberies and attacks on tourists. Perhaps I ran a fine line between exercising caution and hindering my experience.

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Palermo, a city on the northern coast of Sicily, has long been home for people from all corners of the Mediterranean. In 2019 it continues to be defined by its cultural diversity, both contemporary and historical.

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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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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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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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Rain clouds are gathering over Santa Ana’s main square. The cream facade of the gothic cathedral looms spookily against the dull sky. Below, a chaotic arrangement of food stall owners serve up curly fries, oblivious to the approaching storm.

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I felt uncomfortable that my time in Guatemala, though wonderful, was influenced by a recent rise in robberies and attacks on tourists. Perhaps I ran a fine line between exercising caution and hindering my experience.

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