Islands – Page 3 – The Curious Traveller

The Poor Man’s Galapagos Islands, Peru

Published on September 8, 2015May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

Not visiting the Galapagos Islands while I was in Ecuador is my biggest travel regret. My strict budget didn’t allow me the luxury.

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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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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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Cyclists Only For Porquerolles Island In France

Published on June 14, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman11 Comments

We pulled out to sea from behind an angular fortress. Minutes later, white water frothed up the sides of the boat and sharp morning rays glared down on my back.

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