When I was a kid, I was always in awe of an uncle of mine. An architect by profession, his minimalist, functional designs never…
Velvet Escape travel blog
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…
Plane views: Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal. Lying on the banks of the Tagus estuary and bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon…
Experiencing the Iguazu Falls
The Iguazu Falls (or Iguaçu Falls) are arguably the most impressive waterfalls I’ve ever seen, even compared to the Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls….
Easy international data roaming for travellers
Staying connected as we travel has never been easier. Travellers can choose from a variety of options; from subscribing to international data roaming plans…
An afternoon at La Motte
La Motte is one of the finest wine estates in the Cape Winelands of South Africa. Situated in the Franschhoek Valley, near the town…
