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Why I prefer to travel with hand luggage only
Anyone who has ever travelled with me knows that I always travel light, in most cases, with only a carry-on bag. If I can…
Falling in love with San Miguel de Allende
A guest post by Billie Frank. Have you ever arrived somewhere you’ve never been before and felt like you’d come home? [Keith: yes, I…
My velvet escape travel tip: Gili Meno island, Indonesia
I love adventure and intense cultural experiences, but I also crave peace and quiet. That’s why I go out of my way to visit…
Ten tips to stay healthy and fit while travelling
You’ve been travelling 30 hours straight from one corner of the planet to the other and the last thing you want to do, is…
My velvet escape travel tip: Auckland
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
Velvet Escapes from around the web in 2011
What’s a Velvet Escape? Many people have asked me this question. To me, a Velvet Escape is about getting away from our daily routines…
My velvet escape travel tip: Antigua, Guatemala
My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the…
My velvet escape travel tip: Malibu
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…