Ahhh… those colourful fridge magnets are stuck on refrigerator doors in millions of homes around the world. It’s hard to think of a place anywhere on this planet that doesn’t sell them as a souvenir. They come in a dizzying array of shapes and sizes and are made with a multitude of materials (wood, shells, [...]
A world of inspiration: A Lesson in Humanity from a Thai Ladyboy
‘A world of inspiration‘ enters its 14th week with this wonderful article by Dan Haneveer who hails from Tasmania, Australia. One element of this series that I particularly love is its diversity; featuring people from different backgrounds in various countries around the world. Dan’s article is a precious lesson in diversity and acceptance. It accentuates the [...]
Lightning strikes!
My best friend Eugene, who lives in Vancouver, Canada, called me over the weekend and spoke about an awesome electric storm that hit Vancouver the day before (Saturday, 25th July). Back at the office on Monday, he found out that various colleagues had taken some stunning photos of the storm. He sent me a few [...]
velvet visits ‘Hotel Calculator’
“The Hotel Search Engine” That’s a pretty plain but wonderfully accurate description of a hotel booking tool that’s incredibly powerful, quick and informative. I like the simple, straightforward format: choose a destination, enter the dates, number of people and rooms required, then click on ‘Search Hotels’. Within seconds, Hotel Calculator scans 20-odd travel sites and [...]
The importance of geography
I recently wrote a guest post for ‘A Traveler’s Library‘ about how my parents instilled in me a great desire to see and experience the world by giving me a geographic encyclopedia when I was eight. When I wrote this guest post, I began to realise the profound impact this simple act had on me, [...]
Bali ‘the island of Gods’
Bali, the ‘island of Gods’, is one of more than 14,000 isles in the Indonesian archipelago, is inhabited by warm and friendly people with a distinct Hindu culture and exudes a charm and beauty that is truly unique. From its majestic volcanoes, breathtaking rice terraces, ancient palaces and temples in the hinterland to the stunning [...]
A world of inspiration: A Survivor
This week’s edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is brought to you by Andy Hayes who is based in Scotland. Andy shares with us a brilliant account of his travels through Cambodia, his experiences there and the tragic yet inspirational life story of a Cambodian he had the privilege of meeting. A Survivor Capital Crimes [...]
velvet visits ‘Brilliant Trips’
“The world is your classroom” I love that tagline. It is so true, the world is indeed our classroom and the Brilliant Trips site provides ample travel inspiration and tools to facilitate our learning across the globe. The Brilliant Trips site, with its white background, brightly coloured illustrations and gorgeous photos, has a clean, cheery feel. [...]
Enchanting spots: Petra, Jordan
The ancient city of Petra , located deep in the mountains of southern Jordan, is an awe-inspiring monument to mankind’s ingenuity and craftmanship. The city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new seven wonders of the world, is situated in a basin and was carved out of the rose-red stone of the surrounding [...]
velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: Kuala Lumpur
What: Curry laksa Where: Chawan (Kuala Lumpur) Note: Curry laksa is a Malaysian classic. It’s basically a thick, spicy coconut-based broth filled with chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, fried tofu puffs and noodles (I prefer rice vermicelli – meehoon – in my curry laksa). This dish is rapidly gaining popularity around the world (when visiting Australia [...]
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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