Europe – Page 8 – The Curious Traveller

Prepping For Adventure: A Day Out At London’s Travel Shows

Published on February 25, 2015May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman6 Comments

If you’re anything like me, travel isn’t just something you do but a way of life. The enjoyment I get out of researching, planning and generally letting others inspire me to travel is often on a par with the trips I end up taking.

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48 Hours In Riga, Latvia’s Capital

Published on February 1, 2015May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman5 Comments

I chose Riga because it was cheap. One of my favourite travel daydreams begins by typing London to Everywhere into SkyScanner and sorting by price.

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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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If you’re anything like me, travel isn’t just something you do but a way of life. The enjoyment I get out of researching, planning and generally letting others inspire me to travel is often on a par with the trips I end up taking.

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I chose Riga because it was cheap. One of my favourite travel daydreams begins by typing London to Everywhere into SkyScanner and sorting by price.

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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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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.