Balloon ride as the leaves start to turn
Above the trees in Vermont There was one reason why Charlie wanted to go to Vermont in October: fall foliage – the autumnal colours of the trees. And what’s a better way to see them than from above? Charlie was looking into options to get a bird’s eye
Burlington
Vermont in autumn It often is the journey that matters more than the destination. This was certainly true for Charlie’s trip to Vermont. She took the Greyhound from Boston, destination: Burlington. Her seat was assigned and she had no choice. She usually would not choose a front
Boston
The place where it all began “Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,…” No matter which place you visit or which guided tour you take in Boston, one thing is guaranteed: Somebody will certainly quote the initial line of the Longfellow poem. The
Cape Cod
Where history meets environmental awareness It was during her flight to Costa Rica earlier that year that Charlie watched a documentary about a place she had not had on her radar as a surf destination before: Cape Cod. Interestingly, the film was about shark attacks and that
Los Angeles
Stories of tourist traps and where to find the Californian lifestyle When Charlie visited Los Angeles for the first time a few years ago, she was disappointed. Let’s be honest here. She arrived by Amtrak from Palm Springs in the early morning, stored her luggage near Union
San Diego
Big city with small-town feel San Diego was a surprise for Charlie in many ways. It seems as if this Californian city is mostly overlooked as a travel destination and doesn’t seem to be as popular as Los Angeles or San Francisco. Therefore, Charlie didn’t have any
Salem
A bewitched day trip from Boston The town of Salem, known for the witch trials, and close enough to Boston for a spooky day trip is a popular destination for all kinds of thrill seekers. As you walk up and down the main street, Essex Street, you
Philadelphia
Visiting the birthplace of the US There was one reason why Charlie had wanted to visit Philadelphia for a while: Street art. She was not disappointed and whilst she was already there, why not dive a little deeper into US history too? Philadelphia’s role in US history Not only
Street Art in Boston
Back to school with murals in Boston Boston is mostly known for its historic meaning as the place where the American Revolution started and for its educational institutions, such as Harvard and MIT. Street Art isn’t the first thing that comes to mind and yet, there is
Street Art in Philadelphia
Art and history in South Philly Charlie had wanted to visit Philadelphia for a while because this city on the East Coast of the USA is said to be the birth place of street art. To make this short: She was not disappointed! South Philly One thing seems to