Post on 09-Feb-2017
Charlotte Filla | Travel Consultant | FROSCH One Greenway Plaza Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77046
D: 832-356-8125 | F: 713-850-0027 charlotte.filla@frosch.com | www.frosch.com
I have a passion for travel and have lived and worked in Spain for over two years, which has allowed me to travel and explore almost all of Europe. I have also spent an extensive amount of time traveling through Central America, South America, the Caribbean, the USA, and North Africa. When I travel, I like to delve deep into the culture and learn the history of each place along with getting to know the people, their traditions, their customs, their food, etc. I especially love the adventure-side of travel and enjoy connecting with the outdoors and experience heart-pumping ventures.
Living in Europe allowed me to experience more than I ever imagined. Every flight or train ride brought another adventure from camping in the Sahara Desert, running with the bulls and walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, hiking through Cinque Terre, wine tasting in Tuscany, boating off the Amalfi Coast, strolling around Lake Como, touring ancient Rome and Athens, island hopping through Greece, visiting Port wine vineyards in Portugal, sailing through Croatia, bungee jumping in Switzerland, biking through Amsterdam, skiing in Austria, beaching on the French Riviera, visiting Christmas markets in Germany and Belgium, road-tripping through Scotland, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, touring concentration camps in Poland, swimming in bathhouses in Budapest, and learning personal family history in Czech Republic. I was able to soak up the culture, the people, the history, the architecture, the food, the wine, the landscape, the sun, the snow etc of each of these countries and I want to help you have experiences of dreams too. I would love to plan your next vacation and we can start checking off your travel bucket list together.
Spain Travel
Living in Spain was unbelievable. I was able to Run with the Bulls in Pamplona, walk the Camino de Santiago, surf and eat
pintxos in the Basque Country, enjoy Moorish architecture in Andalucia, see a Flamenco show in Sevilla, tour the
Alhambra in Granada, drink wine in La Rioja, celebrate Carnival de Cadiz, hike the Sierra Nevada mountains, beach on
Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, soak up the sun in Ibiza and the Canary Islands, experience Barcelona nightlife, relish in a
Real Madrid soccer match, plus live and enjoy every day life in Madrid. I am so excited to help you experience and fall in
love with Spain as well!
- Andalucia:
Sevilla – Real Alcazar de Sevilla, Plaza de España, Sevilla Cathedral
Granada – The Alhambra, San Jerónimo Monastery, Hike Sierra Nevada Mountains
Malaga – Alcazaba de Malaga, Gibralfaro Castle, Museo Picasso, Fundacion Picasso Casa Natal, Malagueta Beach
on Costa del Sol
Cordoba – Festival de los Patios, Mezquita de Cordoba, Alcazar de Cordoba, Royal Stables, Medina Azahara
Cadiz – Carnival de Cadiz, Castle of San Sebastian, Cadiz Cathedral
- Basque Country:
San Sebastian – La Concha Beach, Zurriola Beach, Monte Igueldo, Monte Urgull, Biarritz
Bilbao – Guggenheim Museum, Artxanda Funicular
Mundaka – world renowned surf town, Chapel of Santa Catalina
- Navarra:
Pamplona – Running of the Bulls (San Fermín Festival)
Urederra National Park – Hike
- La Rioja:
Lagroño & Haro – world renowned wine region, wine bodega tours and tastings
- Cantabria:
Santander – Palacio de la Magdalena
- Galicia:
Vigo & the Cies Islands – beach and nature reserve
Santiago de Compostela – Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Pilgrims mass
Finisterre – Finisterre lighthouse, “Hippie Beach”
- Castilla y Leon:
Salamanca – Salamanca Cathedral, Univ of Salamana, Plaza Mayor, Roman Bridge
Toledo – Toledo Cathedral, Alcazar de Toledo, Museo del Greco
Segovia – Roman Aqueduct, Alcazar de Segovia, Segovia Cathedral
Valladolid – Competed in Union Games Crossifit Competition
Burgos – Burgos Cathedral
Leon – Leon Cathedral, San Isidoro Basilica, San Marcos Covent, Casa de Botins, Guzmanes Palace, Plaza Mayor
Astorga – Astorga Cathedral, Episcopal Palace
Ponferrada – Castillo de los Templarios
Castillo de Bayuelas – Worked as a counselor at KOR Camp (youth sports camp)
- Madrid:
Madrid – Royal Palace & Sabatini Gardens, Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, Puerta de Alcala, Palacio de Cristal, Templo
de Debod, Plaza de Cibeles, Plaza de Sol, Plaza de España, Plaza de Colon, Plaza dos de Mayo, Casa de Campo,
Lago, Oeste Park, Manzanares Park, Campo de Cebada, Almudena Cathedral, Ventas Plaza de Toros, Mercado San
Miguel, Mercado San Anton, Prado Museum, Reina Sofia Museum, Thyssen Museum, Geological Museum, Circulo
de Bellas Artes, El Rastro, Botín (world’s oldest restaurant), Real Madrid fútbol game at Santiago Bernabeu
Stadium, Atletico de Madrid fútbol game at Vicente Calderon Stadium, Teleferico, Parque de Atracciones, Madrid
Fashion Week, MadrEAT Festival, Mula Festival, Hike las Presillas de Rescafria, Madrid Spartan Race
El Escorial – Basilica of San Lorenzo, Pantheon of the Kings, El Escorial Library
Alcala de Henares – Museum & House of Cervantes
Aranjuez – Royal Palace & Gardens
Chinchon – Plaza Mayor & Plaza de Toros, Chinchon Castle, cave bodegas
Patones – ancient village
Manzanares – Hike Pedriza Mountain
Cercedilla – Hike the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains
- Valencia:
Valencia – Science Museum, Valencia Cathedral, Mercado Central, Cabanyal Beach
Alicante – Santa Barbara Castle, Playa del Postiguet on Costa Blanca
- Catalonia:
Barcelona – Sagrada Familia Basilica, Park Güel, MontjuÏc Castle, Magic Fountain, Barcelona Cathedral, Picasso
Museum, Boqueria Market, Teleferic de MontjuÏc, Barceloneta Beach on Costa Brava
- Balearic Islands:
Ibiza & Formentera – Figueretas Beach, Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza Castle, Dalt Vila
- Canary Islands:
Lanzarote – Timanfaya National Park, Playa Blanca
- Camino de Santiago:
780 km Pilgrimage across the North of Spain
Cities traveled through – Leon, Astorga, Foncebadon, Ponferrada, Villafranca del Bierzo, O Cebreiro, Triacastela,
Sarria, Portomarin, Melide, O Pedrouzo, Santiago de Compestela, Finisterre
Europe Travel
- Italy:
I spent two months travelling across Italy. I explored ancient Rome, enjoyed the food and arts of Florence, visited
vineyards throughout Tuscany, chartered a private boat off the Amalfi Coast to Isle of Capri, wandered through the
colorful houses and steep terraces of Positano, hiked Cinque Terre, got lost in the winding streets of Venice, blew
glass in Murano, soaked up the sun in Portofino and along the Italian Riviera, villa hopped in Lake Como, saw the ruins
of Pompeii, and enjoyed cosmopolitan Milan. The food, people, culture, history, and beautiful landscapes were
divine. Let me help you experience gorgeous Italy as well.
Rome – Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Castel Sant’Angelo, Capitoline Hill & Museum, Trevi Fountain,
Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, Villa Borghese
Vatican City – St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel
Pompeii – ancient Roman town and ruins
Florence – II Duomo di Firenze & Florence Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio, Basilica di Santa Croce,
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Pitti Palace, Bargello Museum, Piazza della Signoria, Piazzale Michelangelo, Piazza
della Repubblica, Michelangiolo Buonarroti’s Home, Gucci Museum, Mercato Centrale di Firenze, Gelato Festival
Tuscany region (Chianti, Lucca) – Chianti Classico Wine Festival, Lucca Wine Festival, wine vineyard tours and
tastings (Panzanello, Riseccoli, Fattoria il Poggio)
Pisa – Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral, Bapistery, Campo dei Miracoli, Piazza dei Cavalieri, Terme Romane,
Old Citadel & Guelph Tower, Tuttomondo
Milan – Duomo di Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza Castle, Milan Fashion Week,
Venice & the isles (Murano, Burano,Torcello) – Palazzo Ducale, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Piazza San
Marco, San Giacomo di Rialto, Venetian Ghetto, Ponte di Rialto, Ponte dell’Accademia, Grand Canal, Punta della
Dogana, Casino di Venezia, Teatro San Gallo, Fornace Estevan Rossetto Glassblowing Factory, Santa Maria
Assunta Cathedral, Santa Fosca
Lake Como (Como, Bellagio, Tremezzo) – Como Cathedral, Villa Olma, Brunate, Volta Lighthouse, Villa Serbellino,
Villa Carlotta
Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso) – Hike through the five fishing villages
Italian Riviera (Genoa, Santa Margherita, Portofino, Bogliasco, Camogli, Levanto, Bonassola, Spotorno,
Bergeggi) – Genoa Cathedral, Christopher Columbus’ House, Porto Antico Genova, Santa Margherita Castle,
Basilica of St. Margaret of Antiochia, Brown Castle
Amalfi Coast (Sorrento, Positano, Ravello, Amalfi, Isle of Capri) – Amalfi Cathedral, Chartered boat excursion to
the Isle of Capri (Mamma Mia Sorrento), Blu Grotto, Ana Capri Cable Car, Limoncello orchard and tasting (I
Giardini di Cataldo)
- Portugal:
Lisbon – Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle, Padrão dos Descobrimentos, Lisbon Cathedral,
Praca do Comercio, Rossio Square
Sintra – ancient medieval town, Cabo da Roca (Europe’s most western point)
Porto – Porto Cathedral & city walls, Maria Pia Bridge, Queijo Castle, Livraria Lello Bookstore, Majestic Café, Praia
da Luz, Port wine cellar tours & tastings (Taylor’s, Porto Cruz, Kopke, Cockburn’s, Quevedo)
Lagos – Praia da Batata, Praia da Dona Ana, kayaking excursion
- France:
Paris – Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur Basilica, Pantheon,
Les Invalides, Pont Alexandre III, Place de la Concorde, Place des Vosges, Palais Garnier, Jardin des Tuileries, Jardin
du Luxembourg, Moulin Rouge, Shakespeare & Co Bookstore
Nice – Parc de la Colline du Château, Vieux Nice, Promenade des Anglais, Place Massena
Cannes – Côte d’Azur, Musee de la Castre
Monaco – Prince’s Palace of Monaco, Monte Carlo Casino
Eze & Antibes – ancient medieval towns
- Ireland:
Dublin – St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Garda Memorial Garden, Trinity College,
Temple Bar
Wicklow – St. Kevin’s Monastery in Glendalough, Wicklow Gap, Guinness Lake
- Scotland:
Edinburgh – Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Mary King’s Close, St. Giles’ Cathedral, Greyfriars
Kirkyard, Grassmarket, Royal Mile, Charlotte’s Square, Ghost Tour
Aberdeen – Castle excursion (Balmoral Castle, Dunnottar Castle, Drum Castle, Crathes Castle, Fraser Castle)
The Highlands (Inverness, Aviemore, Culloden, Ballater, Coylumbridge) – Hikes in Cairngorms National Park,
Loch Ness, Great Glenn, Urquhart Castle, Inverness Castle, Dunrobin Castle, Glenlivet Distillery tour and tasting,
Culloden Estate, Celebration of the Battle of Culloden at Culloden Battlefield
- England:
London – Buckingham Palace, Palace of Westminister, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Kensington Palace, London
Tower Bridge, The London Eye, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Piccadilly Theatre, Regent St &
Carnaby St, Notting Hill & Portobello Rd, Covent Garden Market
- Netherlands:
Amsterdam – Anne Frank’s House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Royal Palace, Red Light District, Brouwerjj ‘t
IJ Microbrewery, Keukenhof Holland Tulip Garden, canal boat tour
- Germany:
Berlin – Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Topography of Terror, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Brandenburg
Gate, Holocaust Memorial, Alexanderplatz, Charlottenburg Palace
Munich – Dachau Concentration Camp, Neuschwanstein Castle, New Town Hall, Munich Residenz, Odeonsplatz,
Marienplatz, Christmas Markets
- Belgium:
Brussels – Grand Place, Town Hall, Maison du Roi, Manneken Pis, Delirium Pub
Bruges – Markt of Bruges, Belfry of Bruges, canal boat tour, Christmas Markets
- Switzerland:
Interlaken – Stockhorn bungy jumping (Alpin Raft), Canyoning Chli Schliere (Outdoor Interlaken), Harder Kulm
Hike, Hoeheweg Promenade, Schuh Chocolate Factory chocolate making class, Lake Brienz hike in Iseltwald,
Lauterbrunnen hike to Trummelbach waterfalls
Geneva – United Nations, Red Cross, St. Pierre Cathedral, Jet d’Eau, Bastions Parc & Reformation Wall
Gruyères – La Maison du Gruyères Cheese Factory, Gruyères Castle
Broc – Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory
Lavaux region – Swiss wine region on Lake Leman, wine vineyard tours and tastings
Montreux – Château de Chillon, Christmas Markets
- Austria:
Vienna – Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera House & Opera, Hofburg Palace, Spanish Riding School,
Naschmarkt, Museumsquartier, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Sigmund Freud Museum, Mozart’s House Café Hawelka,
wine gardens
Salzburg – Mozart’s birthplace & family grave, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Kapuziner Monastery, Mirabell Gardens,
St. Sebstian’s Cemetery, Mozartplatz, Hike Kapuziner Mountain to the Capuchin Monastery and the
Franziskischlössl Castle, Sound of Music Tour (Schloss Leopoldskron, Frohnburg Palace, Pavilion, Collegiate
Church)
Grünau – ski Kasberg in the Austrian Alps
- Czech Republic:
Prague – Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Old Jewish Cemetery,
Jewish Town Hall, Spanish Synagogue, Lennon Wall, Powder Tower, Wenceslas Square, National Museum, Lennon
Wall graffiti excursion (Riverside Parties)
Karlovy Vary – world renowned spa town
- Poland:
Krakow – Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wawel Castle & Cathedral, Main Square, St.
Mary’s Basilica, Town Hall Tower, Cloth Hall, Collegium Maius, Bishop’s Palace, Kazimierz & Szeroka St, Old
Synagogue, Shindler’s Factory, Ghetto Heroes Square, Plac Nowy Square, Krakus Mound
- Hungary:
Budapest – Buda Castle, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Hungarian Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, Fisherman’s Bastion,
Great Market Hall, Heroes’ Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, House of Terror, Szechenyi Thermal Bathhouse
- Croatia:
Dubrovnik – Placa, City Walls, Fort Lovrijenac, Dubrovnik Cathedral, Onofrio Fountain, Pile Gate, Buza Bar cliff
jumping, Lokrum Island, Game of Thrones Tour
Split – Diocletian’s Palace, St. Domnius Cathedral, Marjan Hill, Riva Promenade, Bačvice Beach
Sail Croatia (Hvar, Korcula, Mljet, Makarska) – Hvar Fortress, Marco Polo’s House, Mljet National Park, St. Mary
Monastery
- Montenegro:
Kotor – Stari Grad, Kotor Cathedral, Hike to San Giovanni Castle, city walls, Bay of Kotor
Roadtrip – Lovcen National Park, Boka Bay, Njegos Mausoleum, Cetinje Monastery, River Crnojevica, Skadar Lake,
Budva’s Jaz Beach
- Greece:
I was able to spend an entire month in Greece soaking up the sun, food, and culture. I roamed through ancient
Athens, enjoyed the white washed walls and windmills of Mykonos, watched Oia sunsets in Santorini, explored the
historic towns of Crete, four-wheeled around and enjoyed the white sand beaches and aqua water of Ios, and
wandered around the home of the original Olympic Games, Olympia. Let me share my love for Greece and help you
discover its beauty and charm as well.
Athens – Acropolis & Acropolis Museum, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Temple of Zeus,
Arch of Hadrian, Panathenaic Stadium, Plaka, Ancient Agora, Hadrian’s Library, Temple of Hephaestus, Zappeion,
Parliament
Mykonos – Little Venice, Windmills, Paradise Beach, Paraga Beach, Elia Beach, Panagia Tourliani Monastery
Santorini – Oia Castle & sunset, Fira town, Pyrgos Castle, Red Beach, Kamari Beach, Perissa Beach, Domaine
Sigalas vineyard & wine tasting
Crete – Rethymno Old Town & Venetian Harbour, Rethymno Fortezza, Chania Old Town & Venetian Harbour,
Archaeological Museum of Chania, Bali Beach
Ios – Chora, Homer’s Tomb, Skarkos prehistoric site, Paleokastro Castle, Mylopotas Beach, Manganari Beach
Paros – Panagia Ekatontapyliani, Lefkes
Rhodes – Palace of the Grand Master, Old Town & Street of the Knights
Olympia – Olympia Archaeological Site, Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Katakolon Town
- Serbia:
Belgrade – Belgrade Fortress, Kalemegdan Park, St. Sava’s Temple, city gates
- Turkey:
Istanbul – Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Grand Bazaar
Izmir – Ephesus Ancient City, House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus Archaeological Museum
Africa Travel Morocco: Morocco is unlike any place in the world. From getting lost in the Medina of Marrakech and roaming through the city's palaces and gardens, riding camels through the Sahara Desert and camping out amongst the sand dunes and stars, witnessing the giant gates of Meknes, to hiking in the Atlas Mountains; Experiencing the architecture, food, spices, smells, colors, landscapes, and culture of Morocco will be an unforgettable experience. Let me help you make it happen.
Marrakech – The Medina (Jamaa el-Fna), Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Badi Palace, Jardin
Majorelle, Mellah Spice Market, Hike the Atlas Mountains
Rabat – Udayas Fortress, Andalusian Gardens, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Meknes – Bab Mansour Gate, Dar El Makhzen Palace, El Hedim Square
The Sahara Desert – camel ride through the Sahara to camp out at a Berber campsite
Road trip – Tanger, Rabat, Midelt, Merzouga, Meknes, Assailah (Discover Excursions)
South/Central America & Caribbean Travel - Chile: Santiago, Valparaíso
- Costa Rica: Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja, Tamarindo, Palo Verde, Samara, Nosara
I traveled for two weeks along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica and had the time of my life. I hiked through the Parque
Nacional Rincon de la Vieja, full of volcanoes, hot springs, and waterfalls, outside of Liberia; spent days on the
Tamarindo beach and took a boat tour through the Palo Verde National Park; paddle boarded and zip-lined through
the jungle in Nosara; and surfed and kayaked in Samara. Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places on earth and
somewhere everyone must experience. Let me help you experience this magical part of the world.
- Mexico: Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Cancun
- Honduras: Roatan
- Belize: Belize City
- Cayman Islands: Grand Cayman
- Bahamas: Nassau, Bahamas
- Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. Maarten
- Jamaica: Montego Bay
Hawaii Travel I have been to Oahu many times and have been able to explore the island extensively. I have delved into local culture, adventure excursions, beach life, hiking and outdoor activities, plus much more. I have also traveled through beautiful Kauai and Kona (The Big Island). I would love to share my Hawaii expertise with you and help you plan your next adventure.
SPAIN
Madrid, Spain
Royal Palace
Plaza de Cibeles
Retiro Park
Manzanares Hike
La Rioja, Spain
San Sebastian, Spain
La Concha Beach from Monte Urgull
Granada, Spain
The Alhambra
Cordoba, Spain
Medina Azahara
Pamplona, Spain
Running of the Bulls (San Fermín)
Plaza de Toros
Bilbao, Spain
Guggenheim Museum
Camino de Santiago
Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross)
100 km Marker
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Pilgrim’s Mass
Finisterre, Spain
“End of the world”
MOROCCO
The Sahara Desert
Meknes, Morocco
Bab Mansour Gate
Marrakech, Morocco
Badi Palace
The Medina
PORTUGAL
Lisbon, Portugal
Belem Tower
Sintra, Portugal
Cabo da Roca (Europe’s most western point)
Porto, Portugal
Maria Pia Bridge
ITALY
Cinque Terre, Italy (Manarola)
Italian Riviera, Italy (Portofino)
Amalfi Coast, Italy (Positano)
SWITZERLAND
Interlaken, Switzerland
Bungy Jumping at Stockhorn
Harder Kulm
Lauterbrunnen
Gruyères, Switzerland
Lavaux, Switzerland
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam, Netherlands
FRANCE
Paris, France
Monaco, French Riviera
GERMANY
Berlin, Germany
Munich, Germany
Dachau Concentration Camp
Neuschwanstein Castle
AUSTRIA
Vienna, Austria
Salzburg, Austria
Grunau, Austria
CZECH REPUBLIC
Prague, Czech Republic
Lennon Wall
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
POLAND
Krakow, Poland
Auschwitz Concentration Camp
HUNGARY
Budapest, Hungary
Buda Castle & Chain Bridge
Fisherman’s Bastion
Szechenyi Thermal Bathhouse
CROATIA
Sail Croatia
Split, Croatia
Diocletian’s Palace
Dubrovnik, Croatia
MONTENEGRO
River Crnojevica
SERBIA
Belgrade, Serbia
St. Sava’s Temple
GREECE
Athens, Greece
The Acropolis
Mykonos, Greece
Little Venice
Windmills of Mykonos
Santorini, Greece
Fira
Ios, Greece
Chora
SCOTLAND
Edinburgh Castle
Dunnottar Castle
Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness
IRELAND
Dublin, Ireland
St. Patrick’s Day
Wicklow, Ireland
ENGLAND
London, England