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Velvet Escape travel blog
The spectacular Jewel at Changi Airport
When I first saw pictures of Jewel, a spectacular mall at Changi Airport in Singapore, I gasped! The image of a massive dome and…
A stroll around Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur
Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur is a historic part of the city and has always been a vibrant district for as long as I can…
Exploring southwest Mauritius
Mauritius is a stunning island country in the Indian Ocean that’s famous for its paradisiacal beaches, lagoons and luxury resorts. Aside from its glorious…
Nineteen day trips from Amsterdam
Amsterdam is arguably one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe and I consider myself fortunate to live here. With its gorgeous canals…
Plane views: Mauritius
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, situated east of the African continent. Famous as a honeymoon destination, undeniably because of its…
Twelve things to do in Budapest
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is one of my favourite cities in eastern Europe. Divided into two parts, Buda and Pest, by the Danube…
Celebrating ten years of Velvet Escape
My Velvet Escape blog turned ten-years-old on 30th December 2018. I vividly remember that evening, ten years ago, a day before New Year’s Eve,…
Charming Amersfoort
Amersfoort is a historic city, less than an hour’s drive (or a train ride) from Amsterdam (map). It’s a charming medieval city with picturesque…
