Brunei Darussalam is a small Sultanate on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo, sandwiched between the Malaysian state of Sarawak and the South China…
Velvet Escape travel blog
My first ever solo road trip!
It hadn’t occurred to me before but it wasn’t until I was about to leave for Australia that I realised I was about to…
Ten things to do in Dubai
Dubai never ceases to amaze. From the impressive massive palm frond-shaped archipelagos that can even be seen from outer space to the world’s tallest…
The mirrors of Castello Estense in Ferrara
Ferrara is a historic town in the region of Emilia Romagna in Italy. Though its origins are a mystery, the first mention of Ferrara…
Free State road trip
The Free State is a province in the heart of South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg and bordering the Kingdom of Lesotho on its southeastern…
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…
