Europe – Page 8 – The Curious Traveller

Across The Border Into Turkish Cyprus

Published on January 25, 2015May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

What is a country? As I walked towards the border I suddenly realised I had no idea what that word actually meant. A few minutes later I crossed into the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; the first place I’ve visited that technically, doesn’t exist.

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The Cats of Agios Neophytos Monastery, Cyprus

Published on January 7, 2015May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman7 Comments

I vowed I’d never write about my second passion: cats. Yet here we are. Of course, that was before I knew that Tala existed.

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The City Of Westminster In London

Published on January 4, 2015May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman7 Comments

My very first postcode is, somewhat ironically, one of the few places in the world that I can’t remember.

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Cyprus: A Lesson In Escaping The Resort

Published on January 2, 2015May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

After more than a decade of nothing but backpackers hostels, a last minute decision to get some winter sun dumped me in a 4 star, beachside resort in Paphos, southern Cyprus.

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A Room With A View In London’s Shard

Published on November 16, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

Millions of tiny twinkles punctured the final moments of twilight. Vibrant streams of metal machines pulsed through dark streets and over bright bridges, making the whole lit landscape appear fluid.

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The Palaces And Castles of Sintra, Portugal

Published on November 2, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sintra was once inhabited by the Moors who dominated most of the Iberian Peninsula from the 8^th century onwards. The Moorish castle ruins atop Sintra’s hill peak are testament to their long and successful stay.

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A City For The Dead In Lisbon’s Prazeres Cemetery

Published on October 26, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman1 Comment

I was the only one in this community with a heartbeat.

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A Triumph From The Rubble: A Guided Walk Around Lisbon

Published on October 19, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

“It’s a line from a famous song: Smells good, smells like Lisbon” Nunu, our guide was unaware he was preaching to the converted.

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A London Walk From Victoria to Richmond Park

Published on October 7, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel LishmanLeave a comment

What I loved most about Canberra was being able to hike and bike almost every weekend. Within twenty minutes’ drive in any direction of the city lies an unadulterated, kangaroo-ridden countryside.

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A Weekend Hiking In The Peak District

Published on September 22, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

I was actually sunburnt. I’d expected to spend the weekend coping with such British staples as a sopping wet tent inner, blistered feet from drenched socks and that guilt we get from just wanting to give up and walk into the nearest hotel.

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What is a country? As I walked towards the border I suddenly realised I had no idea what that word actually meant. A few minutes later I crossed into the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; the first place I’ve visited that technically, doesn’t exist.

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I vowed I’d never write about my second passion: cats. Yet here we are. Of course, that was before I knew that Tala existed.

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My very first postcode is, somewhat ironically, one of the few places in the world that I can’t remember.

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After more than a decade of nothing but backpackers hostels, a last minute decision to get some winter sun dumped me in a 4 star, beachside resort in Paphos, southern Cyprus.

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Millions of tiny twinkles punctured the final moments of twilight. Vibrant streams of metal machines pulsed through dark streets and over bright bridges, making the whole lit landscape appear fluid.

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Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sintra was once inhabited by the Moors who dominated most of the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th century onwards. The Moorish castle ruins atop Sintra’s hill peak are testament to their long and successful stay.

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I was the only one in this community with a heartbeat.

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“It’s a line from a famous song: Smells good, smells like Lisbon” Nunu, our guide was unaware he was preaching to the converted.

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What I loved most about Canberra was being able to hike and bike almost every weekend. Within twenty minutes’ drive in any direction of the city lies an unadulterated, kangaroo-ridden countryside.

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I was actually sunburnt. I’d expected to spend the weekend coping with such British staples as a sopping wet tent inner, blistered feet from drenched socks and that guilt we get from just wanting to give up and walk into the nearest hotel.

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Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sintra was once inhabited by the Moors who dominated most of the Iberian Peninsula from the 8^th century onwards. The Moorish castle ruins atop Sintra’s hill peak are testament to their long and successful stay.