Cities – The Curious Traveller

From The Hanoi Hilton To Boozy Bia Hoi

Published on November 22, 2020 by Rachel LishmanLeave a comment

City life at its rowdiest in Hanoi allowed me to make friends that shaped my life, while silent contemplation of its history brought me back down to earth.

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I Broke Rule Number One In Ho Chi Ming City

Published on October 24, 2020 by Rachel Lishman1 Comment

Border days are the final exams of the traveller’s world. If you don’t revise, you won’t be able to move forwards.

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Remembering History In Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Published on October 18, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

For most of us, hesitant acceptance of the atrocities that the Khmer Rouge regime inflicted on its people is the closest we’ll ever get to comprehension.

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An Introduction To Thailand

Published on September 27, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

Searching for the next shining Bhudda in Wat Pho was like panning for gold. I knew there would be another but I had to work to find it.

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Day 37: Just The Other Side Of The Path

Published on April 19, 2020May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

We all lose people every day. A friend emigrates, a partner decides they don’t need us in their life anymore, or we grow apart from someone we used to know very well.

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Six Dishes To Try In Palermo, Sicily

Published on February 19, 2020May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman1 Comment

If like me you enjoy eating, Palermo won’t let you down.

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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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A Photo Essay Of Granada, Nicaragua

Published on September 23, 2018May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

In Nicaragua, almost half the population sit below the poverty line, which is why Granada comes as a surprise. Its colonial-era riches stand strong in its architecture and a recent tourism boom has given rise to a high-end foodie culture and niche shops.

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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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City life at its rowdiest in Hanoi allowed me to make friends that shaped my life, while silent contemplation of its history brought me back down to earth.

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Border days are the final exams of the traveller’s world. If you don’t revise, you won’t be able to move forwards.

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For most of us, hesitant acceptance of the atrocities that the Khmer Rouge regime inflicted on its people is the closest we’ll ever get to comprehension.

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Searching for the next shining Bhudda in Wat Pho was like panning for gold. I knew there would be another but I had to work to find it.

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We all lose people every day. A friend emigrates, a partner decides they don’t need us in their life anymore, or we grow apart from someone we used to know very well.

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If like me you enjoy eating, Palermo won’t let you down.

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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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In Nicaragua, almost half the population sit below the poverty line, which is why Granada comes as a surprise. Its colonial-era riches stand strong in its architecture and a recent tourism boom has given rise to a high-end foodie culture and niche shops.

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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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