Cristo Redentor
A visit to the Christ Statue in Rio de Janeiro It is probably the most visited tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro and one of the first things that come to mind when thinking of Brazil: The statue of Christ that overlooks the city. If you want to
Visiting the Sugar Loaf
The most famous mountain of Rio de Janeiro It is one of the symbols of Rio de Janeiro and well-visible from many places around the city. The Sugar Loaf is one of the things you don’t want to miss when in Rio. It is a tourist attraction
El Paredón
Surfing in Guatemala After three weeks among colonial-style architecture, hiking up volcanoes and trying all of Antigua’s coffee shops, it was time for Charlie to get to the coast and see what Guatemala had in stock for surfers. Getting to El Paredón There are a few shuttles daily from
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
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
Things to do in Ponta Delgada
Exploring the capital of São Miguel in the Azores Ponta Delgada is the biggest city in São Miguel and the location of the airport and the main harbour. It is the place that is best connected to all parts of the island and it offers everything you
Surf Camp in the Azores
Salt Lips Surf Camp São Miguel If you’re into surfing and want to visit São Miguel island in the Azores, there are two things to know: The surf is great and you need a car to get to the beach. Charlie found a great workaround for the