An aerial experience of Europe
One of the great joys of living in Europe is being in such close proximity to a great diversity of people, cultures, history and…
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An architectural marvel in Valencia
The City of Arts and Sciences is a string of stunning architectural jewels in the centre of the Spanish city of Valencia (map). Designed…
Plane views: Paris
Seeing Paris from a plane window is always a treat. Not only is it easy to recognise some of the city’s most famous landmarks…
Behind the scenes of the Valencia Formula One Grand Prix
Before my trip to Valencia to visit the Formula One Grand Prix, my understanding of Formula One racing was limited to fast cars that…
A stroll through Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic islands, a small group of islands in the western Mediterranean. The…
Visiting Keukenhof – the world’s largest flower gardens
The Keukenhof is perhaps the Netherlands’ most popular tourist attraction in the spring. Literally translated, Keukenhof means ‘kitchen garden’, and is located near the…
A boy’s dream
It had been a long time since I thought about my dreams as a child. I had so many of them. My family always…
Ten things to do in Manchester
Manchester is a fascinating city in northwest England that’s a destination in its own right. On a casual stroll around the city, visitors will…
My velvet escape travel tip: Leuven
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
