Lake Tahoe
A trip to the mountains of California and Nevada When Charlie was in San Francisco for the first time, somebody had mentioned Lake Tahoe as a possible destination for a future trip. Whenever somebody says something like that, Charlie can’t help it. The destination must be added
La Gomera
Hiker’s Paradise in the Canary Islands La Gomera is one of the smaller and younger islands of the Canarian archipelago. It was three volcanic eruptions that made the island appear 12 million years ago. Over time, wind and water shaped La Gomera so that it has today
Acatenango & Fuego Hike
Hiking trips to volcanoes in Guatemala There is one impressive show of nature that you cannot miss when you’re in Antigua in Guatemala: an active volcano. Approximately every 15 minutes, Fuego erupts and you can see a cloud of smoke from afar. If you want to see
Lake Atitlán
Exploring Guatemalan villages around the lake It is one of the most popular trips tourists like to do when in Guatemala and that is for a good reason. Lake Atitlán is a beautiful mountain lake surrounded by volcanic landscapes that offers plenty of outdoor activities as well
Monterey and Big Sur
Picture-postcard destination in California Who hasn’t seen the postcard motives of the famous Highway 1, Bixby Bridge and Big Sur? It is one of the most popular road trips in the world and a bucket list item for many. If you are like Charlie not driving however,
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
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
Clovelly
One of the most unique villages in the world It is a village thought to be around 2500 years old. Nobody really knows. There are signs that the Romans and the Celts used the bay as a harbour whilst a Celtic burial ground in its vicinity confirms
Days out in the Peak District
Bamford and Ladybower Reservoir Charlie spent a few days in the Peak District to participate in an outdoor first aid course and explore an area that is said to be amongst the most beautiful destinations in the UK. Charlie stayed in Bamford, in Yorkshire Bridge, to be