El Salvador – The Curious Traveller

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 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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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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