Welcome to our Blog CJ Travel!

Through this blog, we hope to inspire you to explore more — whether it’s a spontaneous weekend getaway, a scenic hiking adventure, or a month-long backpacking trip. We’ll be sharing practical travel tips, destination recommendations, activity ideas, and stories from our own journeys on the road.
We truly believe travel is one of life’s most enriching experiences — and we can’t wait to share that joy with you.

  • Sunset over the Sea

    How to Avoid Overpacking: My Go-To Packing List

    How to Avoid Overpacking: My Go-To Packing List Let’s face it we all have done it. We’ve come home from a vacation and unpacked things or clothes that we did not use once. Every time I start packing for a trip, I’m tempted to throw in “just one more thing”—and that’s how I end up…

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  • Traditional British Sunday roast with roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, and seasonal vegetables on a white plate.

    Discover The Best Food Spots in London: 10 Unique Places

    Discover The Best Food Spots in London: 10 Unique Places I love London—and I love food. So naturally, this post feels like the perfect reflection of who I am. But in all seriousness, London’s food scene is a vibrant mix of flavors, aromas, and cultural influences. As a top culinary capital, London offers the best…

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  • Old Quarter, New Adventures: Discovering the old Soul of Hanoi

    Old Quarter, New Adventures: Discovering the old Soul of Hanoi During my Vietnam trip, Hanoi stood out and completely captivated me. There is so much to see and do. Hanoi isn’t just old — it’s timeless. Walk around the Old Quarter and you’ll see women in conical hats balancing baskets of fruit, squeezed between neon-lit…

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  • We are proud to be launching our travel blog!

    Welcome to our Blog CJ Travel! Hi there — we’re Jessy and Chanti, two travel-obsessed friends from Switzerland who share a deep passion for exploring the world and discovering its hidden gems. We’re so excited you’re here! We met in school and quickly bonded over our love for travel, culture, and adventure. From backpacking through…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was our favorite destination?

For Jessy it was Vietnam. This place started her love for Asia.

For Chanti is it Hawaii, not only did she meet her Partner there, these island feel magical to her.

How do you plan your trips?

We both are true excel nerds! We plan most of our trips with our beloved excel file.

Do we travel full-time?

No, we both love our jobs and dont plan to travel full-time. We are weekend and holiday travelers. 🙂

What kind of travelers are you — planners or spontaneous?

before the trip we both are planners. But during we like to be spontaneous and go with the flow.

What is your best travel tip for beginners?

Dont worry! You will meet amazing people and will see beautiful places. And if something happens, you cant control it with worrying.