Bordeaux is a port city in southwestern France on the shores of the Garonne River. Known the world over as the ‘City of Wine’,…
Velvet Escape travel blog
A Bordeaux wine cruise with Avalon Waterways
“Bonjour Bordeaux!”, I thought and smiled as I stepped out of the Bordeaux airport terminal. The first thing that greeted me was – why…
3 days in Amsterdam with the City Card
I’ve lived in Amsterdam for more than 30 years and I’ll never tire of exploring the city – there’s just so much to discover!…
Things to do in Sarajevo
Two hours after landing at Sarajevo Airport, I found myself sitting at an outdoor café in the historic Baščaršija quarter of Sarajevo. I’d decided…
My week in Bosnia and Herzegovina
I’ll admit it – Bosnia and Herzegovina wasn’t high on my travel radar. My knowledge of the country was mostly limited to history books…
Exploring Bremen
Bremen had long been on my list of German cities to visit as it’s just a few hours’ drive from my home in Amsterdam….
Twelve things to do in Bologna
My doorbell rings. I open the door to find a good friend of mine standing there with a big grin on his face and…
Sabah: a nature lover’s paradise
Sabah, one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo (map), is blessed with superb white sandy beaches, coral islands and large tracts…
A delightful day in Pézenas
Pézenas is a historic town located in the Hérault region of southern France. It was just by chance that I ‘discovered’ this lovely town…
