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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A walk around Lecce

There are numerous beautiful cities in Puglia to visit but my favourite is undoubtedly Lecce. The capital of the province of the same name…

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A stroll around Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur

Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur is a historic part of the city and has always been a vibrant district for as long as I can…

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one week bosnia and herzegovina itinerary

My week in Bosnia and Herzegovina

I’ll admit it – Bosnia and Herzegovina wasn’t high on my travel radar. My knowledge of the country was mostly limited to history books…

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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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