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…
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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…
A walk down Oxford Road, Manchester
Oxford Road (map) is one of Manchester’s main throughfares. It starts at St. Peter’s Square in the heart of the city and runs very…
Zooming around Barcelona
Barcelona is an expansive city with many attractions spread out across the city. Many visitors choose a tour to take in the sights in…
Ten things to do in Birmingham
Birmingham (map) is Britain’s second-largest city and is located in the West Midlands region northwest of London. On my visit to this city, I…
