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So I’ve been thinking… when we are blessed enough to stumble on a spot like this, a pearl that seems so untarnished, what should we do? Well, we should take it in, make it a part of us, and then go, leaving nothing but footprints behind. Like I said before, I could tag this location, but I won’t. I will preserve it for what it is, rather than play a part in driving hordes of unconscientious visitors here. We all know how Instagram and geotagging can lead to overtourism, and sometimes it just makes sense to turn that location off. #geotaggingdebate #noovertourism #sustainabletourism #rebelon #travelrebel #thattravelblog #portugal #europe
So I’ve been thinking… when we are blessed enough to stumble on a spot like this, a pearl that seems so untarnished, what should we do? Well, we should take it in, make it a part of us, and then go, leaving nothing but footprints behind. Like I said before, I could tag this location, but I won’t. I will preserve it for what it is, rather than play a part in driving hordes of unconscientious visitors here. We all know how Instagram and geotagging can lead to overtourism, and sometimes it just makes sense to turn that location off. #geotaggingdebate #noovertourism #sustainabletourism #rebelon #travelrebel #thattravelblog #portugal #europe #instagram #traveleurope #planetearth #sustainabletravel #duurzaamreizen #reizen #travelloexperiences #goexplore #exploremode
As a die-hard Lion King fan, you can imagine why I instantly thought of Pride Rock when I saw this formation. Awe inspiring, isn't it? I could stare at it all day! Anyway, in typical Charlotte fashion, I couldn't help myself and reconstructed the scene... But you'll have to use your imagination to see little Simba there because I never use Photoshop! Oh, and speaking of the Lion King, I recently saw the new one in Porto and loved it. Any other rebels out here who are Disney fans? If so, what's your fave Disney film? #oporto #lionking #lionking2019 #disney #disneyfan #nophotoshop #portoportugal #portugal #traveleurope #priderock #ocean #travelrebel #reizen #reisblogger
I keep seeing Blue Flags across the west coast of Portugal and they really make my heart sing! Sounds weird, I know, but hear me out: these aren't just regular flags, these symbolize a commitment to sustainability that I wholeheartedly salute and support. These international awards (yes, a blue flag is indeed an award) are given to beaches, boat operators and marinas that are determined to uphold high levels of sustainable development of their areas, such as environmental protection and management, water quality, safety and security, social responsibility and so much more. You see now why these are flags worth waving high? #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #portugal #travelrebel #planetearth #blueflag #europetravel #reizen #duurzaamreizen #travelloexperiences #oceans #roadtrip #westcoast #surf #reisblogger
You know, from a distance, my life seems like fun and games -- all this traveling, all this excitement. And yes, that is true, but most people don’t realize the work that comes with it. I’m not complaining… far from it actually. I am so grateful that I can see and feel the world. But it’s time for a truth bomb: I have a hard time stopping myself from working. I feel ridiculous amounts of guilt when I take a break. And I’ve always been this way. Do you get that? How did this self-realization dawn on me? Well, my body finally told me I was nuts when I found myself on the highway one day, driving at a ridiculous speed, and I temporarily went blind in one eye. Half my face went numb and I had to park every 10 meters to throw up. And you know how toxic this cycle is? Even then, I didn’t fully understand. Even after that episode, I kept pushing. I just realigned my energy ad started my own company. But now, I’ve learned my lesson. I’ve grown. My travel has a lot to do with opening my eyes, my mind. Even though I still work a lot, still fail a lot, I take time off. I prioritize family and friends. I allow myself to live. #live #breathe #relax #recharge #love #travel #discover #roadtrip #travelrebel #travelblogger #europe #reizen #reisblogger #porto #portoportugal #portugal
Incredible coastline of Portugal, you amaze us every single day. #geotaggingdebate #geotag #Portugal #roadtrip #europetravel
Ok, this is why I do what I do. We unknowingly discovered the most INSANE beaches ever. Powerful and majestic waves, no plastic in sight, almost no tourists, and the most ruggedly beautiful nature all around -- it’s unreal. It took us seconds to simultaneously agree that this location is extremely vulnerable to the perils of mass tourism. And so, in the spirit of sustainability, I’ve had to make a tough decision: I’m not geotagging this place. Go on and explore for yourself, rebels. You’ll find spots like this on your own for sure. #dare #dream #offthebeatenpath #beautifulportugal #sundaze #travelrebel #thattravelblog #travelloexperiences #asadventure #geotaggingdebate #sustainabletravel #responsibletourism #neverstopexploring #reisblogger #reizen #goexplore
What’s TravelRebel about at its core? Making a positive impact. Empowering local communities. Promoting sustainable practices in tourism. Rebelling against overtourism. What’s your cause? #noovertourism #positiveimpact #qotd #rebel #traveleurope #travelrebel #travelloexperiences #localcommunity #localbusiness #empowerment #empoweringwomen #portugal #travel #reizen #reisblogger #duurzaamreizen #overtourism #responsibletourism
These annual European road trips have become somewhat a tradition. A wonderful tradition. Even though I’ve been to France, Spain and Portugal more times than I can count, I still discover beautiful new places every single year. So much to see and experience, so close to home. Oh, did you know that I’ve also lived in Toulouse and Barcelona? Wouldn’t change those experiences for anything. I’ve also toyed with the idea of moving to Portugal at some point. Who knows, maybe I’ll make that come true soon as well! #travelrebel #europe #euroroadtrip #roadlesstraveled #digitalnomad #explore #travelloexperiences #asadventure #lonelyplanetnl #exploremode #offthebeatenpath #neverstopexploring #europeanroadtrip #remoteplaces #wildportugal
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