Reviews Archives - Charlie on Travel https://charlieontravel.com/category/reviews-and-affiliates/ UK Travel Blog Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:46:21 +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 Reviews Archives - Charlie on Travel https://charlieontravel.com/category/reviews-and-affiliates/ 32 32 Best Travel Backpacks for 2026 (UK Tried and Tested) https://charlieontravel.com/best-travel-backpacks-2026/ https://charlieontravel.com/best-travel-backpacks-2026/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:18:07 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=14650 We’ve put together this list of the best travel backpacks for 2026. Whether you’re going carry-on only for a fortnight, backpacking for six months, or just want a bag that survives the easyJet sizer, we’ve got the low-down on the backpacks worth your money this year. Is there a better feeling than slinging on your […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/best-travel-backpacks-2026/feed/ 0 How We Find Better-Value Places to Stay (Now Airbnb Coupon Codes Are Gone) https://charlieontravel.com/airbnb-coupon-code/ https://charlieontravel.com/airbnb-coupon-code/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0000 http://charlieontravel.com/?p=7834 If you’ve landed here hunting for an Airbnb coupon code, we’ll save you the scrolling: they don’t really exist any more. Airbnb wound down its old referral and new-user discount scheme, so those “£25 off your first stay” links you’ll still see floating around mostly lead nowhere. The good news is we think there’s a […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/airbnb-coupon-code/feed/ 15 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 Paris’ Sustainable City Centre Hotel – Bel Ami https://charlieontravel.com/hotel-bel-ami-paris/ https://charlieontravel.com/hotel-bel-ami-paris/#respond Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:44:14 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12578 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 hotel to learn more. About Hotel Bel Ami Hotel Bel Ami is a luxury, arty […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/hotel-bel-ami-paris/feed/ 0 How To Read More While Travelling (and At Home) https://charlieontravel.com/how-to-read-more-travelling/ https://charlieontravel.com/how-to-read-more-travelling/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:17:49 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=12121 Ever find yourself stashing away books on a shelf that you never get round to reading? Have you been travelling, wishing you had the latest issue of your favourite magazine to flick through? Has it been difficult to get hold of the books and magazines you want to read during coronavirus? This is me on […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/how-to-read-more-travelling/feed/ 0 How to Find Sustainable Travel Accommodation in Europe https://charlieontravel.com/green-travel-accommodation-europe/ https://charlieontravel.com/green-travel-accommodation-europe/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:44:36 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=11517 The inescapable truth is that tourism leaves behind a carbon footprint, but we can all take steps to tread more lightly. In Europe, the eco-conscious traveller can search out sustainable travel accommodation that’s greener and reduces our carbon footprint. Just how do you go about finding sustainable travel accommodation in Europe? I’ll take you through […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/green-travel-accommodation-europe/feed/ 1 11 Tips To Find Your First House Sit https://charlieontravel.com/first-house-sit-tips/ https://charlieontravel.com/first-house-sit-tips/#respond Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:00:12 +0000 https://charlieontravel.com/?p=11493 You’ve read about how to become a house sitter and now you’re ready to find your first house sit and make sure it’s a success? We’re here to help. Luke and I have been house sitting abroad for more than five years. We’ve house sat in wonderful locations including Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala. We’ve […]

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]]> https://charlieontravel.com/first-house-sit-tips/feed/ 0 Zero Waste Living Guide https://charlieontravel.com/zero-waste-living-guide/ https://charlieontravel.com/zero-waste-living-guide/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:59:12 +0000 http://charlieontravel.com/?p=9853 Zero waste living and reducing plastic waste is always on our mind. We’ve tried hard to cut down our plastic use during our travels over the years. Now we’re learning more and more about the zero waste lifestyle whilst living in the UK. We’ve just bought our first apartment in Brighton and decided that we […]

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