My name's Charlotte and I have a passion for travelling and documenting my adventures through writing and photography. Having lived in several countries and visited 30, I've seen a lot of the world, but still have much more left to explore! Here on this blog, I do full recaps of all my trips - big and small - and write about a range of travel-related topics. Hope you enjoy and find plenty of travel inspiration!
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Thursday, 30 December 2021
Here's to a More Adventurous 2022
Saturday, 18 December 2021
Pexels
Sunday, 12 December 2021
Movie Travels
Movie: The Sound of Music
Setting: Salzburg, Austria
Read more about Salzburg and Mondsee here!
Movie: The Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios de motocicleta)
Setting: South America
Read more about Buenos Aires here!
Read more about the south of Chile here!
Read more about Valparaíso here!
Read more about the Atacama Desert here!
Update: 12th November 2022
Read more about Cusco here!
Read more about Machu Picchu here!
Movie: Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain)
Setting: Paris, France
Read more about Paris here!
Friday, 10 December 2021
Jack's Flight Club: The Detour Newsletter
Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Country Guide: Portugal
Name: Portugal
Continent: Europe
Capital (and Largest) City: Lisbon (in Portuguese: Lisboa)
Language: Portuguese
Currency: Euro
Drives on the: Right
Time Zone: Western European Standard Time
Adaptor Types: Type C and Type F
Description: Portugal is located on the Iberian peninsula in the southwest of Europe, bordering Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. It's a popular tourist destination amongst Brits and other Europeans, thanks to its warm weather and many sandy beaches. And it's also famous for port wine, Fado music, and for being successful in football.
Why You Should Visit: In addition to Portugal's beaches, there are various interesting cities to visit, most famously Lisbon and Porto. I have only visited Lisbon so far, but my trip there really stayed in my mind, because of its beautiful architecture and cultural attractions. I would definitely go back there and to other Portuguese destinations in the future.
Fun Fact: Portugal is the oldest country in Europe, having existed since 1139!
My Blogposts About Portugal
- The Night Train From Madrid to Lisbon
- Lisbon
- The Belém and Ajuda Neighbourhoods (Lisbon)
- Castelo de São Jorge (Lisbon)
- Travel Tips: My Ten Favourite Cities (Lisbon)
- Travel Tips: My Ten Favourite Castles and Palaces (Castelo de São Jorge, Lisbon)
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon)
- Travel Tips: My Top Five Colourful Cities (Lisbon)
- Charlotte's Travel Adventures is 5 Years Old! (Lisbon)
Clockwise starting from top left: Belém Tower, Sala Thai Pagoda, panoramic view from Castelo de São Jorge, Igreja de São Domingos, Tram 28 (all located in Lisbon)
Check out the rest of my Country Guides here!
Sunday, 5 December 2021
Travel Tips: My Top Ten Historical Destinations
This week's blogpost is going to focus on my favourite historical destinations. Now, of course, nearly every town or city in the world has some kind of link to the near or distant past, and could therefore be counted as a historical destination, meaning there are various places I could have included in this list. But the ones I've chosen to write about today are the ones that really seem to bring history to life, and which have given me an insight into different periods of the past...
Avebury, England, UK
This prehistoric stone circle, along with the other nearby stone circle, Stonehenge, are probably the closest thing we have in the UK to a site like Machu Picchu or the Egyptian pyramids. And both happen to be located in my home county of Wiltshire, which is pretty cool! Stonehenge is definitely the more famous and popular of the two, but I personally prefer Avebury, as it's much much bigger, and access is less restricted. No one knows exactly why the circle was built, but it's amazing to look at it and think about how long it's been there for.
Read more here!
Bath, England, UK
Read more here and here!
York, England, UK
Read more here!
Oxford, England, UK
Read more here and here!
Chepstow Castle, Wales, UK
Read more here!
Nîmes, France
Read more here!
Berlin, Germany
Florence, Italy
Read more here!
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
Read more here!
Sunday, 28 November 2021
Travel Tips: The Best Day Trips From Santiago
Cajón del Maipo
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Pomaire
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Chicureo
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Vineyards of Central Chile
Read more here!
Viña del Mar & Nearby Towns
Read more here and here!
Algarrobo & Nearby Towns
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Valparaíso
Read more here!
Saturday, 20 November 2021
Country Guide: Poland
Name: Poland (in Polish: Polska)
Continent: Europe
Capital (and Largest) City: Warsaw (in Polish: Warszawa)
Language: Polish
Currency: Polish Złoty
Drives on the: Right
Time Zone: Central European Time
Adaptor Types: Type C and Type E
Description: Poland is a relatively large country in Eastern Europe, which borders the Baltic Sea in the north and the Carpathian Mountains in the south, as well as several other European countries. It is known for its historic cities, including Kraków, Warsaw and Gdańsk, and it's also a popular hiking and skiing destination.
Why You Should Visit: I had a really fantastic and memorable time in Poland when I volunteered there in 2019, teaching English with the Angloville programme. There are many beautiful places to see throughout the country (I only saw a few, but I would definitely go back in the future). In addition, the people are very friendly, and everything is cheap, so you're sure to have a great time!
Fun Fact: The world's largest castle (the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork) is located in Poland!
My Blogposts About Poland
- Kraków
- Volunteering in Poland With Angloville (Modrzewiowe Wzgórze)
- Travel Tips: My Ten Favourite Cities (Kraków)
- Travel Tips: My Ten Favourite Castles and Palaces (Wawel Castle, Kraków)
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Kraków)
- Travel Tips: My Top Five Mountain Destinations (The Tatra Mountains)
- Charlotte's Travel Adventures is 5 Years Old! (Kraków)
Clockwise starting from top left: St Mary's Basilica, Kraków; Wawel Castle, Kraków; Modrzewiowe Wzgórze; Statue of Ignacy Jan Paderewski in Ciężkowice; Kraków Cloth Hall
Check out the rest of my Country Guides here!
Sunday, 14 November 2021
Country Guide: Liechtenstein
Name: Liechtenstein
Continent: Europe
Capital City: Vaduz
Largest City: Schaan
Language: German
Currency: Swiss Franc
Drives on the: Right
Time Zone: Central European Time
Adaptor Types: Type C and Type J
Description: Liechtenstein is a tiny country (the fourth smallest in Europe) located in the Alps, in between Switzerland and Austria.
Why You Should Visit: The country is small, but it has a lot to offer, including mountainous landscapes and fairytale castles. Vaduz is definitely a must-visit city, as you can find beautiful architecture there, as well as two great museums: Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein and Liechtenstein National Museum.
Fun Fact: Liechtenstein is one of only two doubly-landlocked countries in the world. (The other one is Uzbekistan.)
My Blogposts About Liechtenstein
- A Memorable Few Days (Innsbruck, Sargans and Vaduz)
- Travel Tips: Destinations off the Tourist Trail (Vaduz)
- Travel Tips: My Ten Favourite Cities (Vaduz)
- Travel Tips: My Ten Favourite Castles and Palaces (Vaduz Castle)
- Travel Tips: My Top Ten Fairytale Destinations (Vaduz)
Clockwise starting from top left: Vaduz Castle, Vaduz City Centre, Vaduz Parliament and St. Florin Cathedral, Vaduz Parliament, Vaduz City Hall
Check out the rest of my Country Guides here!