Most people who visit Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, head straight for arguably one of the world’s natural wonders: the magnificent Iguassu Falls. It is…
Velvet Escape travel blog
Train tracks across the Rocky Mountains
One of the world’s epic train journeys is the Rocky Mountaineer which crosses the Canadian Rockies from Jasper or Banff/Calgary to Vancouver or vice-versa….
Alternative things to do in Prague
The darling of the central European tourist scene and the cherry on top of many a bucket-list checking, dream fulfilling trip to the continent,…
A gorgeous getaway on Hawaii’s Big Island
The road unfurls like black ribbon through eucalyptus hills; I have the windows rolled down and the radio turned off. The only sounds heard…
A different side of Vienna
I remember my first trip to Vienna in the early-1990’s very vividly. The first word that crossed my mind was ‘grand’. Vienna is indeed…
Six months of travel around the world
Woohoo! I’m home! After six months of almost non-stop travel across four continents, it’s time to stop for a bit, enjoy my time at…
Plane views: Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, thanks to its spectacular location. It’s always a treat to fly…
My furry ‘tour guide’ at the Iguazu Falls
Last week, I published a video of the awesome power of the Iguassu Falls in Brazil. A few days later, I visited the Argentina…
Eating fresh lobster in Nova Scotia
I never really knew how to eat fresh lobster even though I love the taste of it. My way was to hammer it…
