Dolphin watching in Cornwall
Sea Wildlife Safaris in Padstow Charlie was surprised when she first heard that there are tours to watch dolphins in Cornwall. She also wouldn’t have thought of visiting the historic fishing town of Padstow before, but wildlife adventures at sea are always a good reason. As so often,
Tolantongo Caves
A day trip from Mexico City If you need a break of the lively Mexico City and want an experience in nature that offers some relaxation, Tolantongo is the place to go to. It is a 4-hour-drive from the city, but absolutely worth the journey. You will
Sunrise Hike in Rio de Janeiro
Morro Dois Irmãos It is one of the most popular hikes around Rio de Janeiro and the destination is well-visible from Ipanema Beach: the Morro dois Irmãos (Two Brothers). The specific shape of these mountains makes them recognizable as a Rio-icon and provides one of the best
Helicopter flights in Rio de Janeiro
Birds-eye view on the city It is one of the most popular tourist activities in Rio – pricey, but absolutely worth it: a helicopter flight. There are different options. You could for example get on a spontaneous, 15-minute flight at the Sugar Loaf. However, Charlie booked a
Pedra do Telégrafo Hike
One of the most popular hikes near Rio de Janeiro Just an hour’s drive from the famous Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro is the small town of Guaratiba. What keeps this town lively with a large number of restaurants are the tourists that come in large numbers
Pantanal and Bonito
Nature trip in Central Brazil When it comes to nature trips and outdoor adventures in South America, most people probably think of the Amazon first. There is however another region too that is worth a visit and closer to a hidden gem: the vast wetlands of the
Phillip Island
Where the penguins parade Phillip Island is one of the most visited places in Australia and that is for a good reason: the Little Penguins, and yes, that is their official name. When Charlie planned her trip to the island, she noticed that it would be too
The Great Ocean Road
A day trip from Melbourne It is one of the most scenic coastal routes in the world and attracts many visitors every year. Charlie could not leave Australia without a trip along the Great Ocean Road. She found a tour that started and finished in Melbourne and
The Blue Mountains
A day trip from Sydney There is one day trip from Sydney no visitor should miss: the Blue Mountains. It is a beautiful mountain range that invites to scenic viewpoints and hiking routes. This mountain range gets its name from the blue looking air that is caused
Byron Bay beyond the surf
Rainforest walks, waterfall swims and glow worms Charlie spent three days in Byron Bay to check out this popular surf spot. However, surf conditions are one of those things we simply can’t control and so it happens that Charlie can’t go surfing when she’s in the spot.