Charlie and Luke https://charlieontravel.com/author/charlie-and-luke/ UK Travel Blog Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:06:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://charlieontravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-Charlie-on-Travel-Favicon-32x32.png Charlie and Luke https://charlieontravel.com/author/charlie-and-luke/ 32 32 Lisbon or Porto: Which Portuguese City To Choose? https://charlieontravel.com/lisbon-vs-porto/ https://charlieontravel.com/lisbon-vs-porto/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12189 Lisbon or Porto? We have been asked this question more times than we can count, and the honest answer has always been the same: Por que não ambos? (Why not both?) But if you are short on time and have to choose, this guide is for you. Between us, we have visited Lisbon three times […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/porto-portugal/feed/ 0 Safari in Tanzania: 5 Days of Beautiful Wilderness https://charlieontravel.com/tanzania-safari/ https://charlieontravel.com/tanzania-safari/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:33:06 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14084 Our 5-day safari through Tanzania felt like stepping into a dream. Tanzania’s northern circuit is home to baobab forests scattered with elephants, Serengeti plains rippling with migrating herds, and misty crater rims where lions prowl in lush grass. We journeyed from the foothills of Arusha through Tarangire’s elephant country, to the boundless Serengeti and the […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/tanzania-safari/feed/ 2 3 Days in Barcelona https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona/ https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:00:43 +0000 http://charlieontravel.com/?p=4532 Barcelona, Spain’s coolest city, is a vibrant blend of modernist and Gothic architecture, rich Catalonian history, and lively street culture. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or a beach lover, this three-day itinerary will help you make the most of your time in the city. Updated for 2025 — We first wrote this blog […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona/feed/ 7 Ljubljana City Guide https://charlieontravel.com/ljubljana/ https://charlieontravel.com/ljubljana/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:30:45 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13851 Ljubljana is Slovenia‘s charming capital city. It’s known for its picturesque riverside, vibrant culture, and green spaces. Whether you are taking in historic sites like Ljubljana Castle or enjoying a glass (or bottle) of Slovenian wine along the riverbanks, the city is walkable, lively and brimming with delightful experiences. If you’re coming to Slovenia to […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/ljubljana/feed/ 2 2 Days in Vienna https://charlieontravel.com/2-days-vienna/ https://charlieontravel.com/2-days-vienna/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:03:20 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13766 Your detailed itinerary for two days in Vienna, Austria’s beautiful capital city. If you love museums, artisanal coffee houses, apple strudel and vineyards, this is the Vienna itinerary for you. Vienna is known for its beautiful Baroque architecture, rich history, museums, well-maintained parks and green spaces, and excellent public transport. Not to mention, it’s an […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/2-days-vienna/feed/ 0 Exploring Ibiza Off-Season https://charlieontravel.com/ibiza/ https://charlieontravel.com/ibiza/#respond Sat, 27 Apr 2024 17:36:59 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13731 We headed to Ibiza during the off-season to experience the ‘other side’ of the island. Walking, biking, beaching and swimming were our main activities each day, and Ibiza is a beautiful spot for all of those. This Balearic island is home to sandy beaches, hidden coves, turquoise waters, lush mountains (little ones), cycling routes, walking […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/ibiza/feed/ 0 Cape Town for Coffee Lovers https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-coffee/ https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-coffee/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:50:43 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12845 Cape Town’s best coffee shops and roasters are about to be revealed. Whether you’re an oat milk cortado seeker, or a simple black coffee drinker, our list of the best coffee shops in Cape Towns uncovers our favourite beans, brews and baristas in the mother city. Our 2023 guide to the best cafes and coffee […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/cape-town-coffee/feed/ 0 10 Things You’ll Love To Do in Cartagena, Colombia https://charlieontravel.com/cartagena-colombia/ https://charlieontravel.com/cartagena-colombia/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:38:43 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=11213 Cartagena is a charming colonial city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The cobblestone streets are naturally lined with people taking Instagram-perfect selfies in front of beautiful churches, plazas or the old city walls. Those who don’t mind getting some dirt under their fingernails can swap the postcard-perfect beauty of the old town for the more worldly […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/cartagena-colombia/feed/ 0 Wild Elephants in Sri Lanka at Udawalawe National Park https://charlieontravel.com/wild-elephants-sri-lanka/ https://charlieontravel.com/wild-elephants-sri-lanka/#comments Mon, 07 May 2018 07:50:06 +0000 http://charlieontravel.com/?p=9248 Wild elephants in Sri Lanka were a huge highlight on our trip. On our safari in Udawalawe National Park, we saw herds of elephants, baby elephants and elephants bathing in the mud. We held our breath, watching these magnificent creatures in silence. We’d thought we would be lucky to see just one elephant, but within […]

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