Ksiaz Castle or Zamek Ksiaz (or Schloss Fürstenstein in German) is one of the most imposing castles in Lower Silesia in the southwest of…
Velvet Escape travel blog
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…
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…
