My velvet escape travel tip: Paris
“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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Plane views: London City Airport
London City Airport (LCY) is my absolute favourite of all the airports serving London. It’s small (getting through it is a breeze) and well-connected…
My velvet escape travel tip: Lanzarote
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
Breathtaking Positano
Positano is a small town on Italy’s stunning Amalfi coast, just south of Naples. It’s easy to reach Positano from Naples by bus or…
My velvet escape travel tip: The Lake District, Cumbria
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
A glorious day at Da Adolfo
“Da Adolfo? Ahhh… bellissimo. Good food!”, the hotel receptionist said with a broad smile as I mentioned that my friend and I were heading…
The Blue Grotto, Capri
The Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) is a well-known sea-cave on the island of Capri (map), Italy. It’s a bit of a squeeze getting into…
Plane views: Mt. Vesuvius, Italy
These pictures were taken on a flight from Naples (Italy) to Amsterdam, when I was treated to an incredible view of Mt. Vesuvius from…
Plane views: Mallorca
Mallorca (or Majorca) is part of the Balearic islands, a Spanish archipelago in the north-western corner of the Mediterranean Sea. The largest of the…
