The Curious Traveller

Five Places In Central America That You May Not Know

Published on June 5, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

In Central America there’s a well established ‘Gringo’ trail for good reason. The Maya ruins, colonial cities and tropical coastline that make up the isthmus draw backpackers, holiday makers and expats from around the world.

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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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Liquid: Life In Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

Published on May 22, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

Nowhere is it more obvious that water gives life than in Monteverde Cloud Forest.

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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 LishmanLeave a comment

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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In Central America there’s a well established ‘Gringo’ trail for good reason. The Maya ruins, colonial cities and tropical coastline that make up the isthmus draw backpackers, holiday makers and expats from around the world.

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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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Nowhere is it more obvious that water gives life than in Monteverde Cloud Forest.

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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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