As someone living in the Netherlands, a country that’s famous the world over for its windmills, I’m naturally intrigued every time I stumble across…
Velvet Escape travel blog
How to be a better, more responsible tourist
This little story in the news caught my eye a while back: a tourist was arrested in Myanmar for pulling the plug of an…
This is #MyMauritius – a video journey
It’s one of the most beautiful islands I’ve had the privilege of visiting (twice)! There’s just something absolutely magical about this island with its…
Ten things to do in Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital of the province of British Columbia on the Pacific coast of Canada. Situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island,…
Nostalgic street art in George Town
George Town is the capital of the state of Penang in northern Malaysia and is one of the country’s main tourist draws. With its…
Celebrating a Lifetime of Friendship – The Bestie Getaway
Allan and Eugene. They’re the best and closest friends I have. We met when we were six-years-old; we lived in the same neighbourhood in…
The ultimate one week Mauritius itinerary
“Mauritius was made first, and then heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius” – Mark Twain It’s a quote I’ve seen often and…
The best views of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is an historic, walled town near the southernmost tip of Croatia. The town can trace its roots back to the 7th century AD…
Seven things to do in Toledo
Toledo is an historic city in central Spain, located about 70km south of Madrid (map). Its impressive history goes all the way back to…
