The vegetarian and vegan food scene in Cape Town is blossoming with tasty, exciting and exceptional food available all over the city. As you might expect from a cultured capital city, there’s no shortage of vegetarian and vegan options in the city’s restaurants, despite the traditionally meaty focus of Afrikaner culture. Read on to learn The post Best Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Cape Town appeared first on Charlie on Travel ..read more

If you’re looking for adventure, excitement, beauty and knowledge, then you’re in the right place. Breathtaking, sometimes even challenging, there’s so much to do in Cape Town that you won’t ever run out of things to do and places to see. We’ve broken our guide down into four sections: our top recommendations, art and cultural The post Best Things to Do in Cape Town appeared first on Charlie on Travel ..read more

Stunning mountain ranges, beautiful vineyards, cool glasses of chenin blanc at good prices, warm weather and blue skies — South Africa’s Cape Winelands are unmissable. This guide will introduce you to Stellenbosch, one of the two main visitor hot spots along with the picturesque town of Franschhoek. Stellenbosch is surrounded by flowing vineyards that produce The post Stellenbosch: Wineries, Wine Bars & More appeared first on Charlie on Travel ..read more

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and Franschhoek might well be the most beautiful town in the country. Franschhoek means “French Corner” and was founded by French settlers who planted an array of flourishing vineyards whose wine attracts visitors to this day. This guide will cover the wineries and The post Franschhoek: Wineries, Wine Tram & More appeared first on Charlie on Travel ..read more

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 wider South Africa. I wanted to write this blog because I found that a lot The post Is Cape Town Safe? appeared first on Charlie on Travel ..read more

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 and baristas in the mother city. Our 2023 guide to the best cafes and coffee The post Cape Town for Coffee Lovers appeared first on Charlie on Travel ..read more

Tempted to plan a long weekend in Madrid, but not sure how much it’s all going to cost? Madrid is an exciting metropolis, the perfect place to spend an evening watching a flamenco show or sharing tapas with new friends. But how do the prices in Madrid compare to other European destinations? Is Madrid Expensive? The post Is Madrid Expensive? appeared first on Charlie on Travel ..read more

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 base from which to venture into the surrounding countryside. As it has its own airport The post Girona Travel Guide appeared first on Charlie on Travel ..read more

San Sebastian’s Old Town is a mythical destination for foodies, spoken of in hushed, reverent tones. On every cobblestone street, there’s a welcoming bar with small plates of “pinchos” already piled high to the delight of customers. In fact, it’s a typical Basque activity to pleasantly wander from bar to bar, enjoying a small plate The post Vegetarian in San Sebastian: Our Survival Guide appeared first on Charlie on Travel ..read more

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 and food trucks. New York City is a big city so you’ll need to plan The post 5 Days in New York City appeared first on Charlie on Travel ..read more