Stories – Page 6 – The Curious Traveller

Why Costa Rica Wasn’t My Favourite Country In Central America

Published on July 30, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman13 Comments

I was desperate to fall for Costa Rica. To feel the admiration for it that others held. To swoon about its nature, its people and its Puravida. However, as time went on I felt a niggling sense of disappointment.

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Sustainable Trails: Are Too Many Of Us Hiking Guatemala’s Volcán Acatenango?

Published on May 28, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman6 Comments

“I’ve been coming up here with my father since I was ten.” Lionel told me. “Of course, there was no one else up here then”.

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In Search Of The Resplendent Quetzal

Published on May 24, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel LishmanLeave a comment

“Maybe we should go to Salama?”. I put the question to my travel buddy despite knowing it was a big ask. Salama was a two day trip off our planned route but that’s how extreme my quetzal obsession had become.

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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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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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The Maya World Of Copán, Honduras

Published on April 14, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman1 Comment

The borders that encircle the countries we recognise today as Belize, Guatemala and Honduras mean little in the story of the Maya.

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The Maya World Of Tikal, Guatemala

Published on April 12, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

The borders that encircle the countries we recognise today as Belize, Guatemala and Honduras mean little in the story of the Maya.

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I was desperate to fall for Costa Rica. To feel the admiration for it that others held. To swoon about its nature, its people and its Puravida. However, as time went on I felt a niggling sense of disappointment.

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“I’ve been coming up here with my father since I was ten.” Lionel told me. “Of course, there was no one else up here then”.

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“Maybe we should go to Salama?”. I put the question to my travel buddy despite knowing it was a big ask. Salama was a two day trip off our planned route but that’s how extreme my quetzal obsession had become.

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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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“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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The borders that encircle the countries we recognise today as Belize, Guatemala and Honduras mean little in the story of the Maya.

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The borders that encircle the countries we recognise today as Belize, Guatemala and Honduras mean little in the story of the Maya.

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