Velvet Escape travel blog

Velvet Escape is an award-winning luxury travel blog with a collection of destination guides, travel itineraries, hotel and tour reviews as well as inspiring stories to help you gain immersive travel experiences with a touch of indulgence.

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An epic South of France road trip

The South of France is a vast area that stretches from the fringes of the Atlantic Ocean and the northern flank of the Pyrenees…

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Wonderstruck by the Sagrada Familia

The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the world, known for its unique architectural…

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george town penang heritage architecture

George Town: a fusion of cultures and architectural elegance

George Town, the capital of Penang, is one of my favourite cities to visit in Malaysia. I’ve been there many times and the city…

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Mostar and the wonders of Herzegovina

Mostar is a historic city in Herzegovina, famous around the world for its Old Bridge or Stari Most. I first saw a photo of…

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I'm Keith Jenkins

Based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, I'm the Founder and Publisher of Velvet Escape. For a decade I had a successful career in investment banking. In 2008, I left the corporate world behind and embarked on a new journey to pursue my passions for travel, writing and photography. This led to the founding of the Velvet Escape blog in December 2008.

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