“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown of the guest writer. With this series, I hope to uncover travel tips from places around the world to help visitors have a truly local experience. Anyone who has been reading [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – Kinabatangan River
The Kinabatangan River in Malaysian Borneo at dawn. Read the accompanying post: “The Kinabatangan River Safari“. See other Velvet Moments: Impalas at the Serengeti, Tanzania Quebrada de Las Conchas, Argentina Bruges canals, Belgium Sacred Water Temple, Bali, Indonesia Positano, Italy The Great Ocean Road, Australia
Ten places you should not miss in Ecuador
A special guest post by V!VA Travel Guides. The editorial staff of V!VA Travel Guides share with us their ten favourite places in Ecuador. 1. The Quilotoa Loop The Quilotoa Loop is made up mostly of small, Andean villages that surround the famous crater lake Quilotoa. The reason this is a don’t miss in Ecuador [...]
Inspiring designs in the Amsterdam Metro
I’m not a big fan of the Amsterdam Metro. In fact, I never thought I’d find myself writing a post inspired by Amsterdam’s public transportation system, and certainly not the Metro! However, travelling in the Metro has become a much more enjoyable experience in the past few months after a complete makeover of the interior. [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – Tahitian singer
This guy was incredible. He was our guide in Bora Bora, both above and under the water, boat captain and performer! Read the accompanying post: ‘A Little Piece of Heaven‘. Search for hotels in Bora Bora.
Ten things to do in Bali
Bali, 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, verdant rice terraces, ancient palaces and temples in the hinterland to the stunning beaches, spas and magnificent hotels [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – Masaai women
During my visit to a Masaai village in the Masaai Mara, Kenya, the ladies of the village came out to greet us. Read the accompanying post: “The Majestic Masaai Mara“. See other Velvet Moments: Impalas at the Serengeti, Tanzania Quebrada de Las Conchas, Argentina Bruges canals, Belgium Sacred Water Temple, Bali, Indonesia Positano, Italy The [...]
A peek into village life in Tuscany
Civitella Marittima is a quaint village, perched on the top of a hill with grand views over the Tuscan countryside as we know it: gentle rolling hills, row upon row of vines, stately villas and the quintessential cypress trees. This centuries-old village, located just off the main highway that links Siena and Grosseto, is [...]
The last day of summer
Saturday, 9th October 2010. Technically, it wasn’t the last day of summer but it sure felt like it. The sun shone brightly and there wasn’t a single cloud in the sky. At 24 degrees Celsius, it was perfect t-shirt weather… if it weren’t for the reddish-orangy leaves in the trees, you wouldn’t have guessed that [...]
The colours of Camogli
Camogli is a fishing village at the foot of the Monte di Portofino (Portofino Mountain) in the heart of the Italian Riviera. Located about a 2.5-hour drive from Milan and a short distance away from Genoa, Camogli is a favourite weekend getaway for many Italians in this part of the country. Hemmed in by the [...]
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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