The Free State is a province in the heart of South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg and bordering the Kingdom of Lesotho on its southeastern…
Velvet Escape travel blog
True bliss in Mauritius
‘Bliss’ is defined as perfect happiness or great joy. That’s exactly what I experienced on the soft white sands of the gorgeous St. Regis…
Visiting the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a contemporary arts museum in this city in the Basque Country, Spain. Designed by one of my favourite architects,…
Discovering Montreal through its food
Montréal and food. I had no idea this combination would be so potent. After a terrific Montréal food tour and other foodie discoveries, I…
A festive holiday in Morocco
Morocco is a land of endless beaches, atmospheric towns with age-old alleys and colourful souks, imposing snow-capped mountains and expansive deserts. It truly is…
The mysterious Ksiaz Castle
Ksiaz Castle or Zamek Ksiaz (or Schloss Fürstenstein in German) is one of the most imposing castles in Lower Silesia in the southwest of…
Autumn magic
Autumn, or fall, is one of my favourite times of the year. It’s a bit of a sad moment for those who crave the…
A Grand experience in Kuala Lumpur
We stepped into a grand space – a gleaming marble floor, an epic staircase that swooped up in a gracious curve and soaring columns….
A helicopter tour of Mauritius
I was wide awake before the alarm went off. I was THAT excited, knowing what was in store for me that day. I’d been…
