The Curious Traveller

Highlights From Two Months On The Road In Central America

Published on February 1, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

In my mission statement for Central America I laid out some guidance for my travels and have been lucky enough to slip back into my Spanish speaking, meet local people and learn about the history, politics and local customs of the places I’ve travelled through.

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Postcard From Caye Caulker, Belize

Published on January 30, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

In Caye Caulker, the sand is white, the water is crystal clear and the streets are multicoloured. Whole lobsters are grilled to your taste on the roadside and the locals always have a smile (well, living here why wouldn’t they).

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Snorkelling In Coiba Marine Reserve On Panama’s Pacific Coast

Published on January 24, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

On a backpacker trail that’s becoming reasonably well-trodden, Santa Catalina still felt relatively offbeat.

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Postcard From Panama City

Published on January 20, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel LishmanLeave a comment

Panama is a city of old and new. Feats of modern engineering, ramshackle rooftops and one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems all battle it out for supremacy in this city of contrasts.

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How Do You Take Yours? Sampling The Perfect Cup Of Panamanian Coffee

Published on January 17, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

Whether you’re an espresso fiend, a daily instant drinker or merely a dabbler with the odd cappuccino, learning about where your coffee comes from is fascinating.

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Going Local: A Bus Journey Across Panama From Almirante To David

Published on January 15, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel LishmanLeave a comment

“After another hour or so, we arrive at what must be the highest pass. I see no signage, only vertical drops on either side of the road that mercifully fall off into thick mist after a few hundred meters”

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Trouble In Paradise: Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Published on January 13, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman6 Comments

We’ve all heard the cliché: “It’s not the destination it’s the journey”, but what happens when the destination isn’t what we expected?

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Postcard From Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Published on January 5, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman7 Comments

Puerto Viejo is a surfer’s party town. By day everyone hits the beaches, by night the reggae bars are the place to be.

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Pura Vida Or Vida Loca? Embracing Costa Rica’s Mantra For Life

Published on January 3, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

What does the simple life mean to you? Visions of sustainable living, immersing yourself in nature or merely living outside of deadlines and commitments?

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My Year In Travel 2017: From The Welsh Riviera To Costa Rica’s Tropical Coast

Published on December 28, 2017May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

“Very few travel experiences have made my heart beat as fast as it did in that moment. With my head torch off, the precipice less than a metre in front of me was invisible.”

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In my mission statement for Central America I laid out some guidance for my travels and have been lucky enough to slip back into my Spanish speaking, meet local people and learn about the history, politics and local customs of the places I’ve travelled through.

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In Caye Caulker, the sand is white, the water is crystal clear and the streets are multicoloured. Whole lobsters are grilled to your taste on the roadside and the locals always have a smile (well, living here why wouldn’t they).

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On a backpacker trail that’s becoming reasonably well-trodden, Santa Catalina still felt relatively offbeat.

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Panama is a city of old and new. Feats of modern engineering, ramshackle rooftops and one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems all battle it out for supremacy in this city of contrasts.

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Whether you’re an espresso fiend, a daily instant drinker or merely a dabbler with the odd cappuccino, learning about where your coffee comes from is fascinating.

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“After another hour or so, we arrive at what must be the highest pass. I see no signage, only vertical drops on either side of the road that mercifully fall off into thick mist after a few hundred meters”

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We’ve all heard the cliché: “It’s not the destination it’s the journey”, but what happens when the destination isn’t what we expected?

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Puerto Viejo is a surfer’s party town. By day everyone hits the beaches, by night the reggae bars are the place to be.

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What does the simple life mean to you? Visions of sustainable living, immersing yourself in nature or merely living outside of deadlines and commitments?

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“Very few travel experiences have made my heart beat as fast as it did in that moment. With my head torch off, the precipice less than a metre in front of me was invisible.”

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