Hacienda Baru: Adventure in the Costa Rican Rainforest
When we walked into Hacienda Baru, we didn’t know that we would soon be climbing to the treetops of the Costa Rican rainforest.
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Authentic Jungle Tipis in Costa Rica
Standing on the roadside, we see a wooden sign. It reads: Tipi Jungla. A painted arrow directs us up a rubble track.
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Best and Worst Couchsurfing Stories From Around the World [NSFW]
When you get that message through on Couchsurfing saying someone has agreed to host you, it’s always really exciting. You’re going to meet someone new, see the local side of a place, and have an awesome time – or are…
Travel Blogging: Build Your Audience, Improve Rankings and Earn Money
When I started Charlie on Travel six months ago, I thought I’d read enough internet articles and spent enough time blogging on a free WordPress platform for my new travel blog to be smooth sailing. Not so. Even after six months…
Taiwan Travel Guide
After a year living and travelling in Taiwan, Luke and I know that little sweet potato shaped island pretty well. Taiwan is a bit of a hidden gem in Asia. While backpackers flock to Thailand and Vietnam, and adventurous travellers…
How to Find a Couchsurfing Host (and What Not To Do)
Couchsurfing is a super way for budget travellers to find a free place to stay – but, the first thing to bear in mind before your starting signing up and smashing out requests is that you will be a more…
The Ultimate Guide to Free Travel Accommodation
What’s your biggest expenditure during your travels? Accommodation, right? I realised pretty early on that even the cheapest hostels were eating away a considerable chunk of my travel money. If only I didn’t have to spend so much money on sleeping,…
Living Well for Less in Costa Rica
We came to Costa Rica by chance. Open to house sitting anywhere in the world, Luke and I were fortunate enough to find a temporary home in the mountains overlooking San José. We don’t have much – a close to empty…