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….
Velvet Escape travel blog
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…
Ten things to do in Valencia
Valencia is the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. While its two bigger sisters steal much of the tourism limelight, Valencia…
