In the aftermath of the recent Turkish Airlines crash in Amsterdam, in which nine people died but others walked away with little more than a few bruises, many are asking which is the safest place to sit in a plane. The topic is currently a popular one among the Dutch media. I don’t believe that [...]
velvet escape’s spring/summer picks
Spring is slowly but surely approaching which means that summer is not too far behind! To get my readers into the mood, I’ve selected some of my favourite holiday destinations and showcased them below. Enjoy… and if you’re serious about visiting any of these places, start booking now! Sabah Sabah is Malaysia’s second largest state [...]
A new addition to Round-the-World tickets
Virgin’s first round-the-world ticket was launched today by Sir Richard Branson. The ticket allows customers to fly around the world using the airlines in the Virgin Group: Virgin Atlantic and V Australia. An example of a Virgin RTW itinerary is Los Angeles-London-Hong Kong-Sydney-Los Angeles. The Virgin Global West/East tickets, starting at GBP 1239 (including taxes), [...]
Air Asia X’s new gamble
Air Asia X commences its five-times a week service from its hub in Kuala Lumpur to London Stansted on 11th March. This will be the first attempt at a viable long-haul low cost service between Asia and Europe since the demise of Hong Kong’s Oasis Airlines last year. Will it work this time around? Only [...]
New on velvetescape.com
Easter Island is a tiny dot in the Pacific Ocean but its fame far exceeds its shores. The island is home to probably one of the greatest mysteries of our time and is certainly worth a visit. The world famous statues and its history are the main attraction but the island also boasts stunning [...]
Visit the velvet escape bookstore
Hi all, If you’re planning a trip somewhere, drop by the velvet escape bookstore for the latest travel guides, maps and language reference books. Besides being a great, client-friendly store the (very) modest referral fees I’ll earn from Amazon.com for each purchase will make my velvetescape.com and blog efforts seem more than just a hobby! [...]
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“A little piece of heaven”. That’s how I would characterise Bora Bora, that world famous atoll in the South Pacific. Bora Bora was one of the highlights on my recent round-the-world trip. It truly is a magical place with a stunning lagoon overlooked by the impressive rock face of Mount Otemanu. Check out the new [...]
About Keith Jenkins
I'm Keith Jenkins. In July 2008, I left my ten-year banking career to travel around the world. I've not looked back since.
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