Mavericks, Montara & Pacifica
Surfing in Northern California Before Charlie visited San Francisco, she spent a few days on the coast a bit further south. She wanted to see the big wave spot Mavericks and Half Moon Bay. Point Montara Light House Charlie found a hostel not far from Mavericks and with public
(Street) Art in Seattle
Murals, music and other kinds of art in Seattle The first thing Charlie noticed on the train from the airport into Seattle was Mount Rainier. The second thing was the overwhelming amount of murals. It was impossible to get a picture from the train though. Charlie knew
Seattle
Where skyscrapers meet nature and history Flying into Seattle was like magic. As the airplane approached the city, Charlie could see the vast wooded areas and the several bays and islands that the Pacific Ocean provides. In the middle of it all, a city where skyscrapers form
Chicago
Two days in the Windy City It was just a short stop on Charlie’s trip around the states and she only had two days in Chicago. She arrived on a Saturday morning after a night on the train at Union Station. She brought her luggage to a
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