Charlie Marchant https://charlieontravel.com/author/charlieontravel/ UK Travel Blog Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:06:44 +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 Marchant https://charlieontravel.com/author/charlieontravel/ 32 32 Should You Take a Kerala Houseboat? Why We Didn’t (And What We Did Instead) https://charlieontravel.com/kerala-houseboat/ https://charlieontravel.com/kerala-houseboat/#respond Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:18:41 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=15359 The Kerala houseboat is the image on every brochure for “God’s own country”: a wicker-and-wood kettuvallam drifting past palm trees while you recline on deck with a fresh coconut. It’s the reason many travellers put the backwaters on their itinerary at all. We went to the Kerala backwaters in November and didn’t take a houseboat. […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-lisbon/feed/ 0 12 Best UK Sustainable Swimwear Brands You’ll Love (2026) https://charlieontravel.com/sustainable-swimwear/ https://charlieontravel.com/sustainable-swimwear/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13118 Ready to hit the beach with sustainable swimwear this summer? I’ve rounded up the best sustainable swimsuit and bikini brands based in the UK, updated for 2026. Thankfully, there are now plenty of eco-friendly and ethical swimwear brands available in the UK, meaning a great selection of bikinis and swimsuits for every body. In this […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/sustainable-swimwear/feed/ 0 The Best Ethical & Sustainable Activewear Brands in the UK (Tried & Tested) https://charlieontravel.com/ethical-activewear-uk/ https://charlieontravel.com/ethical-activewear-uk/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=10811 When I’m home in the UK, I stock up on all the best travel kit — and that includes ethical and sustainable activewear and gym wear. It has taken a lot of research, trying on and postal returns to find the best ethical sportswear brands in the UK. Now I have a definitive list, updated […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/ethical-activewear-uk/feed/ 2 Chamonix in Summer: Our Complete Guide and Week-Long Itinerary https://charlieontravel.com/chamonix-summer/ https://charlieontravel.com/chamonix-summer/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:26:44 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=15003 Chamonix in summer far exceeded our expectations. After first visiting Chamonix in ski season, we were excited to hike, climb and bike the towering limestone peaks, trail-laced valleys and Alpine ridges. This Chamonix in summer travel guide covers everything you need to plan a week in Chamonix in summer, structured as a day-by-day itinerary you […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/chamonix-summer/feed/ 0 Taghazout Travel Guide https://charlieontravel.com/taghazout/ https://charlieontravel.com/taghazout/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13806 Taghazout is Morocco’s serene fishing village turned surf haven and co-working hotspot. It’s laid-back vibe, sandy beaches and digital nomad-friendly accommodations make this hidden gem perfect for those seeking a balance of work, adventure and relaxation.  Taghazout was easily our favourite part of Morocco from our first trip in 2017 and we were amazed at […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/taghazout/feed/ 0 A Week in Zanzibar: From Safari to Beach https://charlieontravel.com/zanzibar/ https://charlieontravel.com/zanzibar/#respond Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:29:28 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14138 After five amazing (and tiring) days on safari in Tanzania — exploring Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti — we flew straight from Kilimanjaro Airport to Zanzibar. What followed was six blissful nights of white sand, warm breezes and slow mornings in Jambiani and a short stop in historic Stone Town. If you’re planning your […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/zanzibar/feed/ 0 How Much Does a Safari in Tanzania Cost? (2025 Guide) https://charlieontravel.com/tanzania-safari-cost/ https://charlieontravel.com/tanzania-safari-cost/#respond Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:16:16 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14132 When I first started planning our Tanzania safari, I had no idea just how much prices could vary. I assumed I’d get a few quotes, compare them, and pick the best one. But wow — the range in costs was huge. If you’re trying to figure out how much a safari in Tanzania should cost, […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/tanzania-safari-cost/feed/ 0 Is Barcelona Expensive? How Much to Budget Per Day https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona-budget/ https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona-budget/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:41 +0000 http://charlieontravel.com/?p=4752 Is Barcelona expensive? In this Barcelona travel budget, we break down the cost of accommodation, transport, activities, tapas and wine in Barcelona. Barcelona is a popular European destination for weekend travellers from the UK. It’s a common a stop for foreign travellers on a European sightseeing trip too. There are often budget flights to Barcelona, […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona-budget/feed/ 13 Burgau: A Hidden Gem on the Algarve https://charlieontravel.com/burgau-algarve/ https://charlieontravel.com/burgau-algarve/#comments Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:39:23 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13543 Burgau is the Algarve’s best-kept secret. After finding Carvoeiro to be more like a tourist resort than the quaint fishing village we had hoped for, we feared that all of Portugal’s beaches had been overtaken by big hotels and become homogeneous. Then we found Burgau. Tucked away on the southern coast, this small, authentic Portuguese […]

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