Charming Antigua
La Antigua, or just Antigua (map), is a resplendent city in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. Proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often…
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Sundays in San Telmo
I love Buenos Aires (BA)! BA is one of those unique, terribly fascinating cities that one stumbles upon, falls in love with and keeps…
My great laundry adventure
My great laundry adventure (a page from my Travel Journal) This really happened to me during my first trip through Argentina. It was my…
That rock star feeling in the Lost World
That rock star feeling in the Lost World (a page from my Travel Journal) The Iguazu Falls (map) are located in the far northeastern…
A world of inspiration: A Familiar Face in a Foreign Land
This edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is a beautiful travel story by Nellie Huang. Nellie is a freelance travel writer who shares her…
Plane views: Santiago to Punta Arenas
The flight from Santiago to Punta Arenas (Patagonia) in Chile was one of the most scenic flights I’ve ever been on, with incredible plane window…
A desert full of wonders – San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
A very good friend of mine persuaded me to visit northern Chile. I was quite hesitant at first because it’s a desert region and…
velvet escape’s ‘Stayed There’ feature: Robinson Crusoe Inn, Valparaiso
The Robinson Crusoe Inn is situated in the Chilean port city of Valparaiso (‘Valpo’), approximately 120 kilometers west of Santiago. The inn is perched…
velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: Portland
What: Fresh crawfish Where: Jake’s Famous Crawfish (Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.) Note: I thought the crawfish served in this rather touristy but very popular restaurant…
