Europe Travel | Bulgaria, Macedonia, Poland | Charlie on Travel https://charlieontravel.com/category/europe/ UK Travel Blog Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://charlieontravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-Charlie-on-Travel-Favicon-32x32.png Europe Travel | Bulgaria, Macedonia, Poland | Charlie on Travel https://charlieontravel.com/category/europe/ 32 32 Best Things to Do in Split, Croatia: A Perfect 24-Hour Itinerary https://charlieontravel.com/split-croatia/ https://charlieontravel.com/split-croatia/#respond Sat, 23 May 2026 21:16:47 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14929 If you are looking for the best things to do in Split, Croatia, in a single, well-paced day, this is exact itinerary we would use to explore. I have visited Croatia many times over the years, but somehow 2026 was my first time properly stopping in Split. We had just stepped off a three-day sailing […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/madrid-travel-cost/feed/ 2 Šolta Island and Maslinica: Croatia’s Quiet Island Near Split https://charlieontravel.com/solta-croatia/ https://charlieontravel.com/solta-croatia/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 21:36:13 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14753 Šolta island is the closest Croatian island to Split, and easily reached by public ferry in about an hour. Yet Šolta sees just a tiny fraction of visitors compared to Hvar, despite being closer and more accessible. If you have heard of Hvar and never of Šolta, this post is for you. We based ourselves […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/solta-croatia/feed/ 0 Sailing in Croatia: A 4-Day Yacht Trip Itinerary https://charlieontravel.com/croatia-sailing/ https://charlieontravel.com/croatia-sailing/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 20:11:07 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14683 Sailing the Croatian islands by yacht or catamaran is one of the best ways to experience the Dalmatian Coast. Board a catamaran in Trogir, slip from island to island on your own schedule, and sleep on the water. Reach quiet bays, dive in the waters at pine-fringed anchorages and explore the tiny harbour towns that […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/croatia-sailing/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 3 Days in Barcelona https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona/ https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:00:43 +0000 http://charlieontravel.com/?p=4532 Barcelona, Spain’s coolest city, is a vibrant blend of modernist and Gothic architecture, rich Catalonian history, and lively street culture. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or a beach lover, this three-day itinerary will help you make the most of your time in the city. Updated for 2025 — We first wrote this blog […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona/feed/ 7 Is Barcelona Expensive? How Much to Budget Per Day https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona-budget/ https://charlieontravel.com/barcelona-budget/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:41 +0000 http://charlieontravel.com/?p=4752 Is Barcelona expensive? In this Barcelona travel budget, we break down the cost of accommodation, transport, activities, tapas and wine in Barcelona. Barcelona is a popular European destination for weekend travellers from the UK. It’s a common a stop for foreign travellers on a European sightseeing trip too. There are often budget flights to Barcelona, […]

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