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…
Velvet Escape travel blog
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:…
Malaysian chic at The Ruma Hotel
The Ruma Hotel and Residences is a five-star hotel located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) district. A stone’s throw from the city’s…
Colourful Dornburg
Dornburg (map) is a small town in central Germany approximately 250km southwest of Berlin. I’d not heard of the town before until I spotted…
Day trip to Kaunas
Kaunas is the second-largest city and an economic and cultural centre in Lithuania. Situated at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers, approximately…
Eleven things to do in Mauritius
On a world map, Mauritius is a tiny dot in the vast Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar (map). Famous for its stunning…
Where to go in 2019
The new year has just begun and already, some of my readers have asked me for ideas on where to go in 2019. I…
Travel highlights of 2018
Another year has come and gone (well, almost). 2018 was a terrific travel year for me, with trips in four continents, including visits to…
Why I prefer to travel with hand luggage only
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…
