The nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel is a striking building along the Zuidas (southern axis) of the Amsterdam Ring (A10) highway. With its three triangular…
Velvet Escape travel blog
A road trip along the Main River
The Main River is the longest river (entirely in Germany) and flows through central Germany in the states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Hesse before…
Things to see in Gravina in Puglia
Gravina in Puglia is an ancient town in central Puglia in southern Italy (map), with a history that goes back to the Neolithic age….
Cooking like an Italian in Puglia
Participating in a cooking course during my travels is something I always love to do. It’s a great way to learn about the local…
A magical art experience in Amsterdam
The Fabrique des Lumières is a new digital art centre in Amsterdam. Created by the fantastic Culturespaces team in the Westergasfabriek, an old gas…
A day trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a historic village in the Provence region of southern France that’s famous around the world for its wines. The village, a half-hour…
A walk around Avignon
Avignon is a historic city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southeastern France. Located on the banks of the Rhône River, Avignon’s historic city…
Charming Brisighella
Italy is a trove of charming villages, steeped in history and surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. I’ve seen a fair share of them but I…
Plane views: Frankfurt
Frankfurt is one of the most populous cities in Germany (just under a million inhabitants) and is a global hub of finance and commerce….
