A trip to Budapest will not be complete without a visit to at least one of its historic thermal baths. It’s said that the…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Luxury is in the details
I recently had a conversation with several fellow travellers about what distinguishes a luxury hotel from its peers. We exchanged notes about our stays…
A view of London through its maps
The Beefeater, Big Ben and the dome of St Paul’s are all icons of London recognised by everyone. But there’s another icon of the…
The wines of Nova Scotia
“Wines of Nova Scotia?!?!… There’s a wine industry in Nova Scotia?” Those were my exact words when I was told about Nova Scotia’s numerous…
A bookstore tour of England
A trip to a good bookstore is about more than just picking up a new novel: you’ll understand if you’ve ever stepped foot in…
How to make a caipirinha
Caipirinha! It’s Brazil’s national cocktail: a wicked mix of lime, sugar, cachaça (sugar cane liquor) and lots of ice. I remember my first trip…
How to Flylite
Ok, I’m standing at the gate with my carry-on bag, waiting to board my flight when an airline staff approaches me. After a quick…
The fortress town of Civitella del Tronto
Civitella del Tronto is a historic fortress town in the northeastern corner of Abruzzo, the Italian region that stretches from the slopes of the…
Ten things to do in Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city, is one of my favourite European capitals. With its grand architecture, majestic palaces, stunning…
