Charlie Marchant https://charlieontravel.com/author/charlieontravel/ UK Travel Blog Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:28:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://charlieontravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cropped-Charlie-on-Travel-Favicon-32x32.png Charlie Marchant https://charlieontravel.com/author/charlieontravel/ 32 32 Walking the South Downs Way in Stages: Route Guide & Where to Stay https://charlieontravel.com/walking-south-downs-way/ https://charlieontravel.com/walking-south-downs-way/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:25:27 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=17316 The South Downs Way is a 160-kilometre National Trail along the chalk ridge from Winchester to Eastbourne, usually split into eight stages. It is one of the few long-distance walks in England you can do without a tent, without a car and without taking a week off work, because the trail crosses railway lines at […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/walking-south-downs-way/feed/ 0 South Downs Way Winchester to Exton & East Meon: Stage 1 Walk Guide https://charlieontravel.com/south-downs-way-winchester/ https://charlieontravel.com/south-downs-way-winchester/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:43:12 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=17314 The South Downs Way starts at the old City Mill in Winchester and runs 160 kilometres east to Eastbourne. Stage 1 officially finishes at Exton, a small village in the Meon Valley about 19 kilometres in. If you are planning the whole route, start with our South Downs Way stage-by-stage guide. We extended Stage 1, […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/south-downs-way-winchester/feed/ 0 Boston vs New York: Which City Should You Visit? https://charlieontravel.com/boston-vs-new-york/ https://charlieontravel.com/boston-vs-new-york/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:53:12 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=17302 Boston and New York are around 230 miles apart, they are nothing alike and I loved them both. If this is your first trip to the USA, go to New York. If you have been before or you want a smaller, friendlier city and you like old streets and history, go to Boston. I must […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/boston-vs-new-york/feed/ 0 Trader Joe’s Tote Bag: In Defence of a $4.99 Souvenir https://charlieontravel.com/trader-joes-tote-bag/ https://charlieontravel.com/trader-joes-tote-bag/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:08:38 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=17285 Why is everyone wearing Trader Joe’s tote bags? I bought four Trader Joe’s tote bags in Boston. The classic big cream canvas one with the navy straps and the red logo. One for me, and three as gifts for my mum, my mother-in-law and my sister-in-law. They were $4.99 each. A great value souvenir. Just […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/trader-joes-tote-bag/feed/ 0 Boston in the Fall: Best Time to Visit and Things to Do https://charlieontravel.com/boston-in-fall/ https://charlieontravel.com/boston-in-fall/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:19:59 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=17188 If you want peak autumn colour, visit Boston in the second half of October, when the city’s trees usually reach their best and most vibrant autumnal colours. If you’d rather have warmer weather, smaller crowds and a hint of the season to come, go in September. I visited in mid-September and thought it was an […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/boston-in-fall/feed/ 0 Where to Stay in Boston: Best Areas for a Short Trip https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-boston/ https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-boston/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:12:38 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=17181 Once you’ve picked an area, my one day in Boston itinerary and weekend in Boston guide will help you plan the rest of the trip. If you’re visiting in autumn, Boston in the fall covers the timing and what’s on. Figuring out where to stay in Boston? This is my guide to the best neighbourhoods, […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/where-to-stay-boston/feed/ 0 A Weekend in Boston: 2 and 3 Day Itinerary https://charlieontravel.com/weekend-in-boston/ https://charlieontravel.com/weekend-in-boston/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:10:56 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=17186 A long weekend is the right amount of time for Boston. Two days lets you see the historic centre, the North End, Beacon Hill, Back Bay and the waterfront at a relaxed pace, all on foot. Add a third day and you can take the T over to Harvard or the train out to Salem. […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/weekend-in-boston/feed/ 0 One Day in Boston: A Walkable Itinerary for First-Timers https://charlieontravel.com/one-day-boston/ https://charlieontravel.com/one-day-boston/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:47:01 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=17184 One day in Boston is enough to see the best of the city on foot. Start with breakfast in the South End, wander through Back Bay and the Public Garden, spend late morning in Beacon Hill, then walk the Freedom Trail in the afternoon and finish with dinner in the North End. I spent three […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/one-day-boston/feed/ 0 Taghazout Itinerary: How to Spend 3, 5 or 10 Days https://charlieontravel.com/taghazout-itinerary/ https://charlieontravel.com/taghazout-itinerary/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:55:43 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=16761 Taghazout is a place for slow travel rather than a packed sightseeing list. We happily filled 10 days here with beaches, surf, walks, spas and remote working, and we’ve already been back twice to do the same thing again. “How many days do I need?” is still a fair question, and the answer depends on […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/taghazout-itinerary/feed/ 0 Stanlake Park Wine Estate: Vineyard Stay Near London https://charlieontravel.com/stanlake-park-wine-estate/ https://charlieontravel.com/stanlake-park-wine-estate/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:32:04 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=17125 Stanlake Park Wine Estate is one of the easiest vineyard stays to reach from London. The Elizabeth line runs direct to Twyford station, the stop before Reading, and the estate is a fifteen-minute walk from there. This makes Stanlake one of the easiest vineyard stays to reach from London without a car. I went for […]

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