Daytrip to Bayonne
Charlie in the Basque Country It was a Sunday in October and Charlie was down in Hossegor for the Quiksilver Pro France 2021. The competition was on hold that day as the sea was flat. Charlie had a day off. On her way from the airport in Biarritz
Seafood in the mountains
A lunch trip to the Pyrenees It was a tradition. Whenever Charlie leaves Carwyn’s surfhouse, Carwyn would drop her off at the airport in Biarritz and they would get lunch on the way. This time, after the Quiksilver Pro France 2021, it was no different. He knew
Lincoln
Charlie’s Christmas Stop in the Midlands Charlie arrived in Lincoln on a Thursday evening. It was the weekend of the Christmas market which had been highly recommended to Charlie before. She had come by train from York and went straight to her AirBnB. It was a good
York
Charlie on a Christmas tour Last year, Charlie had been in Spain all of November and December. There were Christmas lights in the streets, but it wasn’t the same. This year, Charlie would stay in the UK until after the holidays and she would take every opportunity
Roxy Pro and Quiksilver Pro France 2021
Charlie at the surf competition After two long years, Charlie was finally back on the beach in Hossegor to watch a surf competition. The COVID-19 pandemic had made it difficult – now it was finally possible again for Charlie to travel and watch some of the world’s
Tintagel Castle & St. Nectan’s Glen
Discovering medieval legends and myths The Cornish Coast has a lot more to offer than great surf: Tintagel Castle is one of the places you can visit for a day trip and Charlie has done it. It is generally recommended to move around Cornwall by car, but
The Lost Gardens of Heligan & Charlestown
Charlie visits a garden with a jungle Sometimes, you don’t have to travel far to go far. There are places that have something very special and make you feel as if you’re in a far away country. Charlie didn’t have to leave the UK to visit an
Initiative to reduce plastic waste on Cornwall’s Beaches
The Headland Hotel in Newquay partners with Dick Pearce Bellyboards for an eco-friendly surf experience Plastic waste on beaches is an ever-growing problem despite all efforts of beach clean-ups. It is one of these cases where every little counts and Charlie was pleased to hear that the
Mayfield Lavender Farm
Bees, Lavender and Wildflowers The COVID-19 pandemic had put a hold on many things. Travel was probably one of the most affected. Charlie had to look for alternatives how to feed her travel bag without travelling. Then she heard about the lavender fields near London. Perfect! If
Map Reading Workshop in the Chiltern Hills
Compass, Map and Gutsy Girls This was a totally spontaneous day trip for Charlie. She had been paddleboarding with Gutsy Girls in London for a while and never really considered any of their other outdoor activities. On a Friday evening she received a message – the host