Reunion is an island of contrasts: from the fiery temperament of Piton de la Fournaise (one of the world’s most active volcanoes) to tranquil…
Velvet Escape travel blog
My weekend in Graz
Graz is the second-largest city in Austria yet, for many travellers, relatively unknown as a place to visit. Located about a 2.5 hour drive…
Reigniting the magic of travel
I sometimes consider myself fortunate that I was born during a time when smartphones were a thing of science fiction, when postcards were the…
Three days in Phu Quoc
I have to admit: I’d never heard of Phu Quoc until I read about the launch of Air Asia flights from Kuala Lumpur to…
A weekend of indulgence at Lanzerac Wine Estate
The Stellenbosch winelands near Cape Town are one of my favourite places in the world. I’ll never tire of the magnificent mountain scenery, gorgeous…
A weekend in Ghent
Ghent (map) is a medieval city in the Flemish region of Belgium, located about an hour’s drive southwest of Antwerp and west of Brussels….
Plane views: Kathmandu
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is located in the Kathmandu Valley. Flying into or out of Kathmandu (map) is an amazing experience on clear…
What makes me happy when I travel
I’m a firm believer that travel makes us more well-rounded individuals. It helps to build confidence, broaden our perspectives, teach us new things and…
Why geography is important
People often ask me about what sparked my interest to travel and experience different places and cultures around the world. The answer is simple:…
