Longread – Page 4 – The Curious Traveller

Hiking A In Welsh Winter Wonderland

Published on July 13, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman14 Comments

Having recently returned from the famous, snow-covered landscapes of Mongolia, Eastern Siberia and Moscow, I wasn’t expecting much. When I heard that Pen-Y Fan had recently succumbed to a spattering of the white stuff, I smirked: “We’ll see”.

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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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A Dream Come True At Monaco’s F1 Grand Prix

Published on May 31, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

I watched my first Grand Prix in 1993. Dad and I sat prostrate on the sofa of our French apartment, digesting a leisurely mediterranean Sunday lunch of mozzarella salad and copious amounts of baguette.

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My Five Favourite Beaches Around The World

Published on April 20, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman7 Comments

A relaxing Easter on the beautiful Gower peninsula has reminded me how lucky I am to have spent my childhood never further than a mile from the ocean.

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