My velvet escape travel tip: Tucson, Arizona
“My velvet escape travel tip“ is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
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A world of inspiration: A Confident Smile
This week’s edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is brought to you by JoAnna Haugen who is based in Las Vegas. JoAnna’s story is…
My velvet escape travel tip: Toronto
I’m very excited to launch the first post (of hopefully many!) of the brand new series: “My velvet escape travel tip“. This series is…
Stunning Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is famous for the twin peaks of the Pitons, which rise dramatically from the sea to form one of the Eastern Caribbean’s…
The rumbles of Volcan Arenal
The Volcan Arenal (map) is a relatively young volcano and the most active in Costa Rica. This conically-shaped volcano rises steeply to a height…
The Spectacular Bus Ride from San Pedro de Atacama to Salta
‘The Spectacular Bus Ride from San Pedro de Atacama to Salta’ (a page from my Travel Journal) “Hurry, hurry…,” the man said to me,…
Enchanting spots: Tikal, Guatemala
Situated deep in the jungles of northern Guatemala, Tikal is the largest of the ruined cities of the splendorous Maya civilisation. This ancient city…
Mystical Rapa Nui
Mystical Rapa Nui A page from my Travel Journal I don’t think I’ve ever been to a place as isolated as Easter Island, or…
Luxury North and South
My dear friend Janice Waugh recently went on a trip by train from Chicago to New Orleans. She wrote a series of fascinating articles…
