Things to do when you’re travelling alone: beware of scams Travelling alone makes you more approachable but this factor unfortunately also makes you an easier target for all sorts of scams. Some are quite transparent and can be easily brushed off by a friendly shake of the head and a smile but some scams are [...]
Spotlight: Vancouver
Vancouver is certainly one of my favourite cities. It has so much to offer the visitor: the ocean and the beaches, the stunning snow-capped mountains at its doorstep, the immense harbour, gorgeous parks, great shopping, a multitude of excellent restaurants… there’s so much to see and do in this fantastic city both in the summer as [...]
A Dutch floral extravaganza
The Keukenhof (literally means ‘kitchen garden’) is the largest annual flower show in the Netherlands. The park is situated near Lisse, about a half hour drive southwest of Amsterdam. Each year, the park draws hordes of visitors from all over the world who come to feast their eyes on the amazing floral display. This year [...]
velvet escape’s ‘Lone Traveller’ series (5)
Things to do when you’re travelling alone: treat yourself It’s hard work travelling alone . Lugging your bags across cobble-stone streets or up staircases, planning the trip, researching your destination, arranging transportation, keeping an eye on your budget… you’ll have to do all that on your own. All that hard work has to be rewarded [...]
Houseboats in Amsterdam
One of the things I love about my hometown is the abundance of water – there’s the Amstel River, the Ij-harbour and the many, many miles of canals that crisscross the city centre. If the canals freeze in the winter, hordes of locals grab the opportunity to go ice-skating through the city’s splendid historic centre [...]
velvet escape’s ‘Lone Traveller’ series (4)
Things to do when you’re travelling alone: try something new One of the great things about travelling alone is that you can go anywhere you want on a whim and do anything you like. That includes going to places you previously might not have thought of or doing something you’ve never tried before. All in [...]
velvet escape’s ‘Stayed There’ feature: Bopha Angkor
Bopha Angkor is a gorgeous hotel in Siem Reap, a small town in Cambodia that is the perfect base to explore the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat. The hotel is in a quiet part of town yet it is only a few minutes’ walk away from the main attractions such as the Old Market, Pub [...]
velvet escape’s ‘Lone Traveller’ series (3)
Things to do when you’re travelling alone: Open your senses Travelling is an opportunity to gain new experiences and broaden your horizons. In order to fully appreciate and exploit this wonderful opportunity, it’s important to be aware of and open to whatever may come down your path. Be aware of the details as well as the [...]
velvet escape’s ‘Stayed There’ feature: Hotel Indigo, Puerto Natales
Hotel Indigo is situated in the small town of Puerto Natales in the Chilean part of Patagonia. The town is famous as the gateway to the stunning Torres del Paine National Park and the breathtaking fjords, glaciers and mountains in the area. This boutique hotel is exquisitely designed by a local Chilean architect and features [...]
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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