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…
Velvet Escape travel blog
My stay at Hotel Pacai in Vilnius
Hotel Pacai is a five-star hotel in Vilnius (map), the capital of Lithuania. Opened in 2018 after five years of restoration work, this hotel…
An evening stroll in medieval Erfurt
Erfurt (map) is a historic city in the central German state of Thuringia. Located about 300km southwest of Berlin, Erfurt is famed for having…
The art of wellness in Birštonas
A strange tickling sensation on my back woke me up. The second I jolted back to life, I sensed an ethereal feeling of lightness,…
Discovering the origins of Bauhaus in Germany
When I was a kid, I was always in awe of an uncle of mine. An architect by profession, his minimalist, functional designs never…
Exploring the food scene in Vancouver
Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) is one of my favourite cities in the world to visit. My best friend lives there so that’s always a…
Things to do in Sitges
Sitges is a coastal town situated 34 kilometers southwest of Barcelona (map), Catalonia. The beaches are the main attraction but I highly recommend spending…
My birthday weekend in Amsterdam
It’s a bit of a tradition for me to celebrate my birthday by going on a leisurely cruise along the canals of Amsterdam. I…
Sunset cocktails at Vertigo
It always amazes me every time I visit Kuala Lumpur, which is at least once a year, how much the skyline has changed yet…
