Charlie Marchant https://charlieontravel.com/author/charlieontravel/ UK Travel Blog Tue, 05 May 2026 20:57:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://charlieontravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-Charlie-on-Travel-Favicon-32x32.png Charlie Marchant https://charlieontravel.com/author/charlieontravel/ 32 32 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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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/burgau-algarve/feed/ 1 Piran, Slovenia: A Complete Travel Guide https://charlieontravel.com/piran/ https://charlieontravel.com/piran/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:55:31 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13956 Piran is a picturesque town on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast. Often overlooked by travellers heading to Lake Bled, this little coastal town doesn’t always make it onto Slovenia itineraries — but it absolutely should. Where Is Piran? Piran is located on Slovenia’s short but lovely 47km coastline, nestled between Italy and Croatia. It’s an easy 1.5-hour […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/piran/feed/ 0 Best Sustainable Activewear UK https://charlieontravel.com/ethical-activewear-uk/ https://charlieontravel.com/ethical-activewear-uk/#comments Sat, 17 Aug 2024 08:00:06 +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. Why […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/ethical-activewear-uk/feed/ 1 Inca Trail Packing List https://charlieontravel.com/inca-trail-packing-list/ https://charlieontravel.com/inca-trail-packing-list/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:14:24 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13635 Warm days; chilly nights. Rain downpours; blazing sunshine. The Inca Trail has six different microclimates making the weather changeable and unpredictable. Packing for the Inca Trail is a challenge even for the most experienced travel packers due to changing weather and walking conditions. This Inca Trail Packing list is your comprehensive list of everything you […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/inca-trail-packing-list/feed/ 0 Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu https://charlieontravel.com/inca-trail/ https://charlieontravel.com/inca-trail/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:15:45 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13597 Hiking the Inca Trail is a dream come true for many an intrepid traveller. This wanderlust-inducing trail through the Peruvian Andes takes you along ancient stone paths, high into the mountains and down through cloud forests. The Inca Trail trek ends at the magnificent Machu Picchu, one of the seven new wonders of the world. […]

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