Rein Abbey (Stift Rein) is a Cistercian monastery located in the hills a short drive northwest of Graz, Austria. Founded in 1129, it’s the…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Things to see in Stralsund
Stralsund is a picturesque coastal city located in northeastern Germany (map) in the region of Western Pomerania. I’d heard about Stralsund from friends and…
The oyster capital of the Netherlands
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque province of Zeeland in the Netherlands lies Yerseke (map), a charming village with a rich maritime heritage…
Seaplane adventures in Vancouver
Ever since I was a child, seaplanes (or floatplanes) never failed to amaze me. There’s just something extraordinary about how they land on and…
The exquisite monuments of Ravenna
The city of Ravenna, nestled in the eastern edges of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, is a treasure trove of history and culture. Renowned…
Exploring the Riviera Romagnola
The Adriatic coast of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, also known as Riviera Romagnola, is a seemingly endless stretch of sandy beaches, backed by thick…
A walk around Lübeck
Lübeck, nestled on an island in the River Trave in northern Germany, is a fascinating city renowned for its Brick Gothic medieval architecture, UNESCO…
Dutch grandeur at Paleis Het Loo
Paleis Het Loo, or Het Loo Palace, is a historic palace located in Apeldoorn, about an hour’s drive east of Amsterdam. One of the…
Ten places you should not miss in Chile
Chile is a country in South America that stretches more than 4,200km (2600+ miles) from north to south. Hemmed in by the vast Pacific…
