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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
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes. With this series, I hope to uncover travel…
Ten tips to stay healthy and fit while travelling
A guest post by U Mei Teh (a.k.a. @cikipedia) and a few extra tips thrown in by Keith. You’ve been travelling 30 hours straight…
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: North Downs Way, England
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
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…
