The Markermeer (Marker Lake) is a large 700-square-km (270 sq mi) lake in central Netherlands. A road trip around the Markermeer provides many fascinating…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Driving the Via Emilia
Emilia-Romagna is a multi-faceted region in northern Italy. Located between the regions of Tuscany and Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna boasts charming medieval towns, a rich cultural…
The best of Costa Brava – the ultimate guide
Costa Brava is a stunning region in northern Catalonia that extends from the Mediterranean coast to the majestic Pyrenees mountains, which form a natural…
An architecture walk in Graz
If you’re a regular reader of my blog or my social media channels, it’ll come as no surprise that I’m a big fan of…
A stroll around Alkmaar
Alkmaar (map) is a historic city in North Holland, about a 45-minute drive northwest of Amsterdam. Alkmaar was granted city rights way back in…
Plane views: Naarden Vesting
On a flight to Berlin from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the plane flew past the star-shaped fortress town of Naarden Vesting. The aerial view I…
Beautiful street art around the world
Street art is always something I look out for when I travel. Over the years, I’ve developed a great appreciation for the aesthetics of…
Nature photos from my travels
Thinking about all the amazing natural wonders I’ve encountered on my travels around the world, I thought it would be cool to put together…
My thoughts on COVID-19
Published: 10th March 2020 It’s a challenging time for many as the COVID-19 virus spreads around the world. One of the hardest hit industries…
