Charity De Souza

Charity De Souza is a travel editor and content strategist with a passion for crafting compelling, SEO-optimised stories that inspire exploration. With 10+ years of experience leading editorial teams and writing across top 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 strategic SEO, 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 authentic insight and a touch of wanderlust to every piece she writes.

• 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.

• El Nido, Philippines – A tropical paradise with postcard-perfect island views. 
• Gili Islands, Indonesia – Car-free islands with vibrant coral reefs and an off-the-grid vibe.
• Yucatan, Mexico – White-sand beaches, turquoise cenotes, and colorful colonial charm.
• Algarve, Portugal – Stunning cliffs, golden beaches, and seafood straight off the boat.

• 🐢 Swam alongside a sea turtle in the Philippine islands—a peak bucket list moment!
• ⛰️ Once went skydiving in Switzerland because jumping out of a plane over the Alps seemed like a good idea at the time.
• 🌎 Previously lived in the United Kingdom, Indonesia, New Zealand, Thailand, and China before settling in sunny Portugal.