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…
Velvet Escape travel blog
A day trip to San Marino
San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world. For people visiting the region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy, it’s a quick way…
What paradise is like
This image will stay etched in my mind forever… Old friends, new friends, happy faces, rhum cocktails in hand, in the breathtaking crystalline waters…
Exotic chic in Marrakech
As I stepped out of Marrakech’s beautiful airport terminal, I felt pangs of excitement. I’d always wanted to visit this famous Moroccan city. The…
How to sleep well on a plane
Sleeping on a plane was never something I could do well. I could cope with the noise from the engines and the dry air…
Is plane talk dying? Readers views
Two weeks ago, I published a post titled “Is Plane Talk Dying?” in which I asked if we, as travellers, are becoming less social…
Experiencing the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
“Good evening Mr. Jenkins!”. I stepped out of the taxi and smiled at the cheery bellboy. Whichever Four Seasons property I stay at, there’s…
The canals of Amsterdam in photos
Amsterdam is my home and there’s no other city I’d rather live in (ok, for now!). Amsterdam is one of the most cosmopolitan cities…
A week in Emilia Romagna
Emilia-Romagna is an Italian region north of Tuscany (map), roughly between Florence and Venice. With its forest-clad mountains, endless beaches along the Adriatic coast,…
