Cascais and Sintra
Royal stories from castles and palaces Have you been to Sintra and Cascais? Charlie heard this question a few times when she talked about her visits to Lisbon and it was time to see those places. Sintra and Cascais are connected by train and you can get
Cornwall from above
Flight experience from Newquay to Tintagel Castle Charlie knew how beautiful the Cornish coastline was. Changing the angle only confirmed what she already knew! The only thing that could prevent Charlie from having this experience was the weather. The flight had to be postponed once and she got
Drift Away: Surf and Yoga Retreat in Portugal
Surfing and Yoga in Ericeira It all started with the surf movie Undercurrents that Charlie had watched and written about a few years earlier. The filming took place on the island of Jersey and featured the retreat organiser of Drift amongst others. Since then, Charlie wanted to
Big vs Small (2022)
A documentary about the first Portuguese Woman to surf Nazaré “Brave is not the one who is not afraid but the one who conquers her fear.” It is a story about conquering fears and overcoming challenges. Filmmaker Minna Dufton chose this quote to start the documentary “Big vs
About surf socials
Or: Why Surfing is like being a kid again In another post, Charlie spoke about how surfing is like yoga, this is about the ways it makes you feel like a kid again. It’s not about playing in the water and not having to worry about a
Things to do in Paris
The best places and activities in the French Capital The city of love is one of the most popular European destinations and you probably have already an idea of the things you want to do and see in Paris. Maybe there are so many things on your
Costa Rica packing list
Checklist for your suitcase to Costa Rica Costa Rica is a typical backpacker destination, and you see backpacks everywhere. Depending on how you plan your trip, you might find a backpack more suitable than a suitcase. When it comes to the things that go into your suitcase, it
Costa Rica travel planning
How to plan a round trip through Costa Rica The most obvious thing to do would be to book a fully organized trip, but that isn’t in Charlie’s nature. She loves to plan her trips entirely on her own and decide what she wants to do when.
Santa Teresa – Montezuma – Jacó
Travelling by taxi boat in Costa Rica Charlie’s next stop along her route through Costa Rica was in Jacó. She had booked a shuttle service from Santa Teresa with Zuma Tours and was picked up by a minivan in front of her accommodation at 7 in the
Golfito
Less tourism, more nature in the south of Costa Rica The further south you go along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, the less touristy it gets. Charlie’s stay in Uvita was already a nice break from crowded places, Golfito was even better. There are two National