Picture perfect Bruges
Bruges or Brugge (in Flemish) is a stunning medieval town in the west of Belgium (map). Founded around the 9th century AD, Bruges quickly…
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Picture perfect Amsterdam
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My velvet escape travel tip: Liguria
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The faces of Pompeii
This ancient Roman city was buried under tonnes of ash after a catastrophic eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Today, Pompeii is…
My velvet escape travel tip: Paris
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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
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