Charity De Souza, Author at Beach
Key Facts:
- Born in Orlando, Florida, currently living in Porto, Portugal
- MSc in Business, Brunel University London, MSW, University of Central Florida
- Family Adventurer | True Romantic | Global Nomad
About:
Charity De Souza is a travel editor and content strategist with a passion for crafting compelling, SEO-optimised stories that inspire exploration. With nearly a decade of experience leading editorial teams and writing across top-tier travel platforms, Charity blends sharp editorial skills with data-driven strategy to deliver content that ranks and resonates.
Having written for global brands like KAYAK, HotelsCombined, Carnival Cruises, and Trips to Discover, her work spans destination guides, family travel tips, and coastal retreat roundups. Charity’s editorial leadership has helped grow content performance through smart SEO strategy, collaboration, and consistency.
Originally from Florida and now based in Portugal, Charity has explored 60+ countries (as a solo traveler, digital nomad, and now mother of two), bringing practical insight and a touch of wanderlust to every piece she writes.
Highlights:
- Former Managing Editor at Trips to Discover, leading a global content team.
- Featured in The New York Times, Yahoo! News, Boston.com, iHeart.com, ESPN Southwest Florida, and more
- SEO-focused content strategist with expertise in AHREFS, Google Analytics, and performance optimization.
Education:
Charity holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Science in Business from Brunel University London, where she developed a love of storytelling and business insights.
Favorite Destinations:
- El Nido, Philippines – After 60+ countries, the Philippines is the #1 beach destination I’ve explored – a tropical paradise with crystal-clear water and island-hopping bliss.
- Gili Islands, Indonesia – I loved it so much I brought my family for a return visit – this car-free island paradise is all about bikes, beaches, and a laid-back vibe.
- Yucatan, Mexico – Beautiful beaches, cenote swimming holes, and my personal favorite – beachside tacos!
- Algarve, Portugal – Living here makes it easy to love Portugal’s golden cliffs, postcard-perfect beaches, and incredible sunset views.
Fun Facts:
- Swam alongside a sea turtle in the Philippine islands—a peak bucket list moment!
- Once went skydiving in Switzerland because jumping out of a helicopter over the Alps seemed like a good idea at the time.
- Previously lived in London (UK), Bali (Indonesia), Wellington (New Zealand), Chiang Mai (Thailand), and Kunming (China) home before settling in sunny Portugal.
