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Is Cape Town Safe?

Is Cape Town Safe?

Are you thinking about travelling to Cape Town or South Africa, but worried about the safety situation? This guide contains safety tips and information based on our recent three-month stay in South Africa for tourists travelling to Cape Town or…

Cape Town for Coffee Lovers

Cape Town for Coffee Lovers

Cape Town’s best coffee shops and roasters are about to be revealed. Whether you’re an oat milk cortado seeker, or a simple black coffee drinker, our list of the best coffee shops in Cape Towns uncovers our favourite beans, brews…

Quilotoa Loop Hike Ecuador - Day 3 to Quilotoa Pine Forest

Best Hiking Backpacks for 2023

We’ve put together this list of the best hiking backpacks in 2023. Whether you’re heading out for a day hike, or ready to tackle a multi-day hiking adventure, we’ve got the low-down on the best hiking backpacks on the market.…

Girona Travel Guide

Girona Travel Guide

Girona is an exciting city in northeast Spain (or Catalonia, as the locals would say) with a beautifully preserved medieval Old Town. Visit the town to wander its cobblestone streets and if you’re a keen cyclist, use it as a…

5 Days in New York City

5 Days in New York City

5 days in New York is the perfect amount of days for a first time trip to the city. Within 5 days, you’ll be able to see the best of NYC’s sights and enjoy its melting pot of restaurants, cafes…

Hotel Bel Ami in Paris - Charlie on Travel

Paris’ Sustainable City Centre Hotel – Bel Ami

Hotel Bel Ami, Paris’ sustainable city centre hotel is located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Hotel Bel Ami has been awarded the Green Key certification since 2012 for its commitment to sustainability and we had the pleasure to visit the…