Activity Archives - Charlie on Travel https://charlieontravel.com/category/activity/ UK Travel Blog Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:48:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://charlieontravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-Charlie-on-Travel-Favicon-32x32.png Activity Archives - Charlie on Travel https://charlieontravel.com/category/activity/ 32 32 Hiking Slovenia’s Juliana Trail https://charlieontravel.com/juliana-trail-slovenia/ https://charlieontravel.com/juliana-trail-slovenia/#respond Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13894 The Juliana Trail is a 270-kilometre walking loop around Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak, split into 16 stages. Unlike most alpine long-distance routes it deliberately stays low, circling the mountain through villages and valleys rather than summiting mountains. This makes it walkable without any alpine experience. The walking is the straightforward part. The hard part […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/juliana-trail-slovenia/feed/ 0 11 Winter Sun Destinations (That We’ve Actually Been To) https://charlieontravel.com/winter-sun/ https://charlieontravel.com/winter-sun/#respond Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:13:42 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=15657 Every “best winter sun” destination list says the same thing: Tenerife, Dubai, the Maldives. They’re not wrong, those places are reliably warm, but the lists all read like a travel brochure, written by someone who hasn’t necessarily been. This one is different. Every destination on our winter sun list is one we’ve travelled to, picked […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/winter-sun/feed/ 0 12 Best UK Sustainable Swimwear Brands You’ll Love (2026) https://charlieontravel.com/sustainable-swimwear/ https://charlieontravel.com/sustainable-swimwear/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=13118 Ready to hit the beach with sustainable swimwear this summer? I’ve rounded up the best sustainable swimsuit and bikini brands based in the UK, updated for 2026. Thankfully, there are now plenty of eco-friendly and ethical swimwear brands available in the UK, meaning a great selection of bikinis and swimsuits for every body. In this […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/sustainable-swimwear/feed/ 0 The Best Ethical & Sustainable Activewear Brands in the UK (Tried & Tested) https://charlieontravel.com/ethical-activewear-uk/ https://charlieontravel.com/ethical-activewear-uk/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +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, updated […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/ethical-activewear-uk/feed/ 2 Chamonix in Summer: Our Complete Guide and Week-Long Itinerary https://charlieontravel.com/chamonix-summer/ https://charlieontravel.com/chamonix-summer/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:26:44 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=15003 Chamonix in summer far exceeded our expectations. After first visiting Chamonix in ski season, we were excited to hike, climb and bike the towering limestone peaks, trail-laced valleys and Alpine ridges. This Chamonix in summer travel guide covers everything you need to plan a week in Chamonix in summer, structured as a day-by-day itinerary you […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/chamonix-summer/feed/ 0 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 a laid-back surf town on Morocco‘s Atlantic coast, about 20 minutes north of Agadir. Once a small Berber fishing village, it’s now where surfers, digital nomads and sun-seekers come for warm days, sandy beaches and an easy pace. This is our first-hand guide to the best things to do in Taghazout: where to […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/taghazout/feed/ 0 Kerala Travel Guide: 2-Week Itinerary, Things to Do & Costs 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 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 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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