Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, or simply, Las Palmas, is the largest city in Spain’s Canary Islands. Located in the northeastern corner of the…
Velvet Escape travel blog
A gem in the Adriatic
Otranto is a coastal town in the region of Puglia in southern Italy, not far from the easternmost point of the Italian peninsula. My…
A stroll around Haarlem
Haarlem is a historic city a short drive or train ride west of Amsterdam. The capital of the province of North Holland, Haarlem received…
The magnificent Rein Abbey
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…
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…
