Luke Nicholson https://charlieontravel.com/author/luk-eat-brighton/ UK Travel Blog Wed, 06 May 2026 05:44:49 +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 Luke Nicholson https://charlieontravel.com/author/luk-eat-brighton/ 32 32 Kerala: Everything to Know Before You Go https://charlieontravel.com/kerala-know-before/ https://charlieontravel.com/kerala-know-before/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:35 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14166 Kerala has a reputation for being one of India’s most beautiful and relaxed states – think palm-lined backwaters, quiet beaches, lush hills and some of the best food we’ve eaten. But before we went, we still had a lot of practical questions: when’s the best time to visit, how easy is it to get around, […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/kerala-know-before/feed/ 0 Kerala Travel Guide & 2-Week Itinerary https://charlieontravel.com/kerala/ https://charlieontravel.com/kerala/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:23:24 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14151 Many travellers told us that India is magical, but also overwhelming and crazy at times. Zooming rickshaws, traffic noise, heavy crowds and packed trains. Not sure we were ready for the intense, heady-side of India, we researched the south to find a “soft India” trip for our first foray into this beautiful and chaotic country. We […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/kerala/feed/ 2 Is a Hot Air Balloon Ride in the Serengeti Worth It? https://charlieontravel.com/hot-air-balloon-serengeti/ https://charlieontravel.com/hot-air-balloon-serengeti/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:09:07 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14122 Floating silently over the Serengeti at sunrise is an experience unlike any other. From the moment the balloon lifts off, the vast savannah unfolds beneath you — herds of zebra, giraffes, and elephants moving in timeless rhythm, predators stalking the plains, and the first golden light spilling over the horizon. A hot air balloon ride […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/hot-air-balloon-serengeti/feed/ 1 Is Safari in the Serengeti Safe? https://charlieontravel.com/safari-serengeti-safe/ https://charlieontravel.com/safari-serengeti-safe/#respond Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:54:59 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14115 The Serengeti is one of the world’s most iconic safari destinations — a place where lions roam, elephants wander by and the vast plains seem endless. But for many travellers, a common question lingers: is safari in the Serengeti safe? In this guide, we share our firsthand experiences staying in tented camps, explain why animal […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/safari-serengeti-safe/feed/ 0 A Weekend in the Cotswolds https://charlieontravel.com/cotswolds-weekend/ https://charlieontravel.com/cotswolds-weekend/#respond Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:55:00 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14061 The Cotswolds is England’s home of chocolate box villages, winding lanes and wildflower meadows. It’s all postcard-perfect charm and countryside weekend pleasures. Expect rolling green fields, fire pits, e-bike rides, hearty pub lunches, and long, lingering chats under open skies. This year, we spent an almost-sunny bank holiday weekend camping in the Cotswolds. We’ve rounded […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/cotswolds-weekend/feed/ 0 Chamonix Skiing: A 3-Day Escape to the French Alps https://charlieontravel.com/chamonix-ski/ https://charlieontravel.com/chamonix-ski/#respond Sat, 17 May 2025 20:39:46 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14040 Chamonix skiing is renowned the world over — and for good reason. Nestled beneath the towering peak of Mont Blanc, this legendary resort blends world-class slopes with a distinctly French flair. Whether you’re carving through fresh powder, indulging in hearty Savoyard cuisine, or unwinding in a steaming spa as snowflakes drift down, Chamonix delivers an […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/chamonix-ski/feed/ 0 A Week in Slovenia https://charlieontravel.com/slovenia/ https://charlieontravel.com/slovenia/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:30:08 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13932 This Slovenia travel itinerary will take you through a 7-day journey across Slovenia, one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. The route focuses on two beautiful lakes: Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj. We’ll also see part of the Juliana Trail as well as the capital city of Ljubljana. The itinerary balances city exploration with […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/slovenia/feed/ 0 Hiking Slovenia’s Juliana Trail: Lake Bled to Lake Bohinj https://charlieontravel.com/juliana-trail-slovenia/ https://charlieontravel.com/juliana-trail-slovenia/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:22:31 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13894 The Juliana Trail is a 16-stage hiking route encircling Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak, offering spectacular views of the Slovenian Alps. You can take on individual stages or complete the entire trail over two weeks. Here’s a detailed guide to Stages 5, 6, and 7, which offer a perfect mix of challenging climbs, serene alpine […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/juliana-trail-slovenia/feed/ 0 Lake Bled: A Serene Slovenian Getaway https://charlieontravel.com/lake-bled/ https://charlieontravel.com/lake-bled/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:49:36 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13873 Upon arriving at Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most famous sight, the first thing you’ll notice is the breathtaking view. Whether on a cloudy or sunny day, the landscape feels straight out of a storybook. The lake is surrounded by the Julian Alps, with Bled Castle on a steep cliff and Bled Island’s church sitting serenely in […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/lake-bled/feed/ 0 13 Practically Painless Ways To Be More Environmentally Friendly https://charlieontravel.com/environmentally-friendly/ https://charlieontravel.com/environmentally-friendly/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2024 09:00:32 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=10402 Want to be more environmentally friendly but feel like zero waste living is unattainable? We’ve compiled 13 effortless ways to reduce your environmental impact without having to turn your lifestyle upside down. These simple lifestyle tweaks are easy to adopt as part of your daily living. Little actions like these contribute to reducing our negative […]

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