Every Sunday, the locals come out to dance on the Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo, Buenos Aires. Read the accompanying post: “Sundays in San Telmo“. Search for hotels in Buenos Aires.
Top ten attractions in Ottawa
A guest post by Vinay Shingornikar. Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is a truly unique city in myriad aspects. This bilingual city is home to rich heritage, nature’s pristine beauty, remarkable architecture, spectacular festivals, astounding attractions, scrumptious cuisine, fun activities…and much more! Mentioned below are the top unique attractions and activities that differentiate Ottawa from [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – Plaza Espana, Mendoza
The Plaza Espana in Mendoza, Argentina, is famous for its colourful tiles. Read the accompanying post: “The Good Life in Mendoza“. See other Velvet Moments: Mural in Valparaiso, Chile Impalas at the Serengeti, Tanzania Quebrada de Las Conchas, Argentina Bruges canals, Belgium Sacred Water Temple, Bali, Indonesia Positano, Italy
Falling in love with Buenos Aires
“Falling in love with Buenos Aires” A page from my Travel Journal Gosh I love this city! Buenos Aires (BA) is one of those unique, terribly fascinating cities that one stumbles upon, falls in love with and keeps coming back to. BA has a buzz that’s one-of-a-kind: I’m not sure how I would describe it; [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – mural in Valparaiso
The stunning murals are a major highlight of a visit to Valparaiso, Chile. Read the accompanying post: “The Murals of Valparaiso“. Search for hotels in Valparaiso.
Ten things to do in Vancouver
Vancouver is one of my favourite holiday destinations. The immense harbour, the towering trees of Stanley Park and the breathtaking mountains just a short drive away form a spectacular backdrop for Vancouver’s gleaming skyscrapers. Vancouver’s location, hemmed in by its magnificent harbour, Stanley Park and the majestic Coastal Mountain range, is truly spectacular. When strolling [...]
My velvet escape travel tip: Las Vegas
“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 [...]
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 [...]
The mysteries of Easter Island
Easter Island, or Rapa Nui as it’s called by the Polynesians, or Isla de Pascua as it’s called in Spanish, is one of the most isolated places in the world; the closest landmass is about 4,000 kilometers away. The island is small but the scenery is spectacular. In addition, it boasts an extraordinary history as [...]
Art on the Corner at Grand Junction
A special guest post by Easyhiker. Art on the Corner Grand Junction, Colorado is one stopover that proved to be a pleasant one for us. An All-American town, faceless if not for its Art on the Corner Exhibit. Its downtown area corners are dotted with sculptures by various American artists. This creative initiative was started [...]








