Things to do when you’re travelling alone: Reflect This is one of the best reasons to travel alone. You’ll finally have all the time to yourself and what better way to use this time than to reflect! See it as a kind of ‘getting to know me’ exercise, a worthy investment in yourself. After all, [...]
New on velvetescape.com
Patagonia is a wild and desolate region at the southern tip of the South American continent. This huge area is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery you’ll ever see: majestic snow-capped mountains, impressive fjords, magnificent glaciers, massive glacial lakes and the endless steppe. A visit to this region will certainly be an unforgettable [...]
velvet escape’s ‘Lone Traveller’ series (1)
Things to do when you’re travelling alone: Homestays Many places around the world offer this accommodation type, whether it’s in a big city or out in the country. Choosing this accommodation type provides you with a unique opportunity to get to know the locals and experience the local lifestyle first hand. Don’t use their home [...]
velvet escape’s ‘Stayed There’ feature: Sofitel Motu Bora Bora
The new velvet escape’s ‘Stayed There’ feature is a series of reviews of hotels and resorts I’ve stayed at. They’re being featured on this blog because… well, they’re amazing (for a variety of reasons) and scored well on the jaw-dropping scale. The very first ‘Stayed There’ feature is Sofitel Motu Bora Bora. This small-scale resort [...]
Travelling is good for you.. even if you’re unemployed
I read this article on MSNBC yesterday and I can definitely relate to Jisook’s experience. I was in banking myself for ten years when the ‘hammer’ came down on me last year. Like Jisook, I was already planning a world trip when it happened and it was like a dream come true when I boarded [...]
Tablet Hotels launches TabletSpy
One of my favourite hotel reservation sites, Tablet Hotels, recently launched a new concept: TabletSpy. This new concept offers great discounts on brand new five-star boutique hotels in exchange for your opinion on the hotel. The hotels are typically in the ‘soft opening’ phase so you’ll be one of the very first guests! The first [...]
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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