The beauty of golf is that it allows the amateur to play on some of the world’s greatest venues in a way that no other sport can offer. With a degree of ability, the weekend golfer can take golf breaks and play on professional courses all over the world. Naturally, every opinion will differ as [...]
Plane views: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the main international gateway to the Netherlands and a major air hub in Europe. Schiphol (pronounced ‘skip-hol’) Airport handled more than 45 million passengers in 2010, about 3 times the population of the Netherlands, making it the fifth busiest airport in Europe and 15th in the world. On a recent flight [...]
Confusing cuisine in Iceland
Home to spectacular geysers and the incredible northern lights, there’s no question that Iceland is one of the world’s most beautiful countries. The Icelandic menu, however, is sometimes not quite as appealing as its natural wonders. I always say: you should try everything… at least once. I’ve had my fair share of confusing cuisine but [...]
Heaven = El Celler de Can Roca
Heaven is what you make it to be. For me, it’s a certain state of mind: moments of heightened consciousness when all my senses are being teased….. simultaneously. A warm bath; a cup of hot chocolate on a winter’s day; the rich bouquet of a full-bodied red wine; or the cool, silky feel of the [...]
The iconic Vespa
The Vespa is without doubt the most iconic scooter around. Since the 1950′s, it has appeared in a countless number of movies, music videos and commercials, creating an almost mythical aura. I always wondered what it was that made the Vespa so appealing. Brilliantly executed marketing strategies obviously played a significant role in creating an [...]
Onboard the luxurious Transcantabrico Gran Lujo
There’s something about luxury trains that never fails to capture the imagination. Aside from passing through some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, trains like the Orient Express or the Blue Train transport their guests to a bygone era that exudes luxury and romance. The latest addition to the world’s luxury trains, the [...]
Celebrating 500 Velvet Escapes
Errr… what? 499? That’s the number that popped up when I glanced at my Dashboard yesterday. 499 posts! Wow! When I launched the Velvet Escape blog on 30th December 2008, it never occurred to me that I would one day hit the milestone of 500 posts. It’s been an incredible journey – along the way, [...]
Matryoshka-style visit to Moscow
Russia’s capital city is culturally rich, very green and…. HUGE! Inspired by the traditional Russian wooden doll, here is an organised and original way of exploring some of Moscow’s essential wonders. Biggest Matryoshka: Modern Moscow Start off by skimming the surface of the Russian metropolis. The best way to move around is the metro – [...]
Reykjavik for foodies
“Iceland” and “cuisine” aren’t two words you would automatically think to put together. And it’s true, the country’s cuisine certainly doesn’t have the cache of France, Italy, or Spain. But among Nordic countries, Iceland offers a surprisingly sophisticated food scene, particularly in the tiny capital, Reykjavik. Icelandic cuisine Home to about 200,000 of the country’s [...]
I did it! I jumped out of a plane!
We stood outside our hotel in awkward silence. I looked around at the group and felt a mix of tension and excitement. Today was the big day: the day of our skydive. It had been the main topic of conversation for many weeks prior to the #InCostaBrava blog trip. In my great enthusiasm to try [...]
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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